The Katarina Elevator or Katarina Lift (Swedish: Katarinahissen) is a passenger elevator in Stockholm that connects Slussen (the sluice/lock area) to the heights of Södermalm. The lift was a shortcut between Katarinavägen, Slussen and Mosebacke torg. The original lift was constructed in 1881, but the current structure dates from the rebuilding of the Slussen transport interchange in 1936. The lift has been closed since 2010 due to lack of security in the construction. The lift will remain closed at least until Projekt Slussen is completed in 2025.
In 1881 the engineer Knut Lindmark, was permitted to build a lift and a bridge between Stadsgården and Mosebacke Torg (Swedish: Mosebacke square), to make it easier for people to move between the different heights of Södermalm. The lift was opened March the 19th 1883. During the first month approximately 1,500 passengers rode the lift daily. The price was 5 öre for going up and 3 öre for going down on the lift at that time.
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Chi Lok Melvin Wong | Feb 3, 2018
We went to this place, the entrance was quite hard to find, but after arriving the far end it was worth to climb up the stairs! Stunning view with very nice weather. This is the best place to see the sunset as well!
Filipa Sampaio | Nov 22, 2017
Beautiful view over the city in particular of the old town (gamma stan) and slussen!
Giles Harden | Jan 28, 2018
Free viewing platform, good for a quick stop off
Rostam Zandi | Apr 3, 2017
Pretty cool place for sightseeing above Stockholm. Although the place underneath it and around it is currently a huge gaping crater it is still fairly cool.
Marek K | May 25, 2017
The whole square underneath is a big construction site so the views were rather dissapointing. I could see only a bit of Gamla Stan.
Abhati tarkunde | Mar 19, 2018
Lovely view at night.
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