Medborgarplatsen metro station
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Medborgarplatsen metro station is a station on the green line of the Stockholm Metro
, located by Medborgarplatsen
in Södermalm
, central Stockholm
. The station began as an underground tram-stop in 1933 but became part of the first metro on 1 October 1950 when the line from Slussen
south to Hökarängen
, was opened. The distance to Slussen
is 0.6 km.
Stockholm Metro
The Stockholm Metro is a metro system in Stockholm, Sweden. The first line opened in 1950, and today the system has 100 stations in use, of which 47 are underground and 53 above ground. There are seven lines numbered from 10 to 19, in three groups identified by a color: the Green, Red and Blue lines...
, located by Medborgarplatsen
Medborgarplatsen
Medborgarplatsen is one of the largest squares in Stockholm. It is located on Södermalm and is often colloquially referred to as "Medis". The square was once called Södra Bantorget , but was changed to Medborgarplatsen in 1940.The square is a common place for demonstrations...
in Södermalm
Södermalm
Södermalm, often shortened to "Söder", is a district in central Stockholm. It covers the large island formerly called "Åsön". With a population of 99,685, it is one of the most densely populated districts of Scandinavia...
, central Stockholm
Stockholm City Centre
Stockholm City Centre is the city centre of Stockholm in Sweden. The entire city of Stockholm is also the centre of the Stockholm Metropolitan Area....
. The station began as an underground tram-stop in 1933 but became part of the first metro on 1 October 1950 when the line from Slussen
Slussen metro station
Slussen is a station of the Stockholm Metro, located in the district of Södermalm. The station is served by the red and green lines. Originally opened in 1933 as an underground tram stop, in 1950 it became the terminal of the first metro line running south to Hökarängen, it was again rebuilt in...
south to Hökarängen
Hökarängen metro station
Hökarängen metro station is on the green line of the Stockholm Metro, located in Hökarängen, Söderort. The station was inaugurated on October 1, 1950. The distance to Slussen is 7.7 km....
, was opened. The distance to Slussen
Slussen metro station
Slussen is a station of the Stockholm Metro, located in the district of Södermalm. The station is served by the red and green lines. Originally opened in 1933 as an underground tram stop, in 1950 it became the terminal of the first metro line running south to Hökarängen, it was again rebuilt in...
is 0.6 km.