Konserthuset Stockholm at Hötorget is one of Sweden’s great architectural masterpieces. Created during a period of expansion in Stockholm, by the Swedish architect Ivar Tengbom, it opened in 1926. Konserthuset Stockholm was built for the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and has since the start been the dedicated venue for the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony as well as many other prestigious events.

• The guided tour is held in Swedish.
• Maximum 25 persons/tour.

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Franz Schubert was only around 17–18 years old when he wrote his second symphony. Yet it is an impressive work in the spirit of Beethoven. In other words, it is music full of contrasts and captivating melodies.

The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is led by Franz Welser-Möst, who in 2018 was awarded the title Eric Ericson Honorary Chair. Since 2020, he regularly conducts the orchestra. It is a collaboration that follows the bond that developed between the orchestra and conductor during the initial concerts together, and has deepened over the years.

A composer who holds a special place in Welser-Möst's heart is Richard Strauss. Here, he leads the orchestra in An Alpine Symphony, which, despite the title, is not a traditional symphony but a tone poem that depicts a dramatic journey up and down an Alpine mountain, with changing weather and nature immersions. To portray the adventure, Strauss prescribes an enormous orchestra – including cowbells, wind and thunder machines, and an extra-large brass section.

With views over central Stockholm, illuminated as night falls, our guides share stories about Konserthuset Stockholm, the concert hall in the heart of the city. Seeing Stockholm from the rooftop terrace is a popular experience!

Please note

• Limited accessibility due to steep stairs.
• Minimum age: 7 years for safety reasons.
• Bags larger than A4 size (approx. 30x20 cm) are not permitted inside the Concert Hall during Culture Night. Cloakrooms are closed.

Rooftop tour tickets

• The tour is free of charge but requires a ticket.
• Tickets can be collected at the Concert Hall’s main entrance on 26 April from 17.45 (entrance via Hötorget).
• The rooftop tours are popular, so make sure to arrive early to get a ticket.
• 10 people per group every 15 minutes.

When you have a ticket

Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the tour – otherwise, your spot may be given to someone on the waiting list.

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Subtitles for the film

The film above is subtitled in Swedish and English. You can activate the subtitles by clicking the “CC” button in the bottom right corner of the video player.