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Stora Essingen is a Mälaren island within Stockholm's inner city, connected by bridge to Kungsholmen and Bromma. The combination of a waterfront setting, natural surroundings, and a short commute to the city center makes the island one of Stockholm's most sought-after residential areas.
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About Stora Essingen
Stora Essingen has a unique island character with shoreline walks along Lake Mälaren, thriving villa gardens, and a cohesive sense of community
Stora Essingen is an island in Lake Mälaren situated between Kungsholmen and Bromma, connected to the surrounding areas by bridges. The island offers attractive waterfront living with a mix of older villas, apartment buildings from different eras, and newer cooperative apartments. Tranquility and closeness to nature combine with good connections to the city.
Stora Essingen has a unique island character with shoreline walks along Lake Mälaren, thriving villa gardens, and a cohesive sense of community. It is one of the most sought-after addresses in inner Stockholm, with a clear focus on quality of life and natural surroundings. Traffic is limited and the atmosphere is more reminiscent of a quiet suburb than the city center.
Housing market in Stora Essingen
The housing stock is varied, with villas from the early 1900s, apartment buildings from the 1930s to 1970s, and a number of newly produced cooperative apartments. Rental apartments exist but are relatively rare. Prices are high and reflect the attractive waterfront location and proximity to the inner city. Many properties have lake views or direct access to the shores of Lake Mälaren.
Bus line 1 connects Stora Essingen to Fridhemsplan on Kungsholmen in about 10 minutes, from where the metro and other bus lines take over. Commuting to Stockholm City takes a total of approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Driving is possible via the bridges toward Kungsholmen and Bromma. Walking distance to Fredhäll and Primusgatan for additional bus options.
Rental apartments on Stora Essingen are rare and in high demand. Queue times through the Stockholm housing agency are long. The rental apartments that do exist are rarely publicly advertised and are often exchanged internally within the housing stock. Subletting can be a shorter-term alternative for those who want to experience island life.
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Rental apartments on Stora Essingen are rare and in high demand. Queue times through the Stockholm housing agency are long. The rental apartments that do exist are rarely publicly advertised and are often exchanged internally within the housing stock. Subletting can be a shorter-term alternative for those who want to experience island life.
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The shoreline path around parts of the island is a local favorite for morning runs and evening walks with views of Lake Mälaren and City Hall. Primus Kulturhus and the neighboring island of Lilla Essingen are accessible via a short bridge. Sundbybergsvägen on Kungsholmen with cafes and grocery stores is quickly reached by bus. The island has no center of its own but has a safe and close-knit community.
Green spaces
The shoreline around Stora Essingen offers walks along the waters of Lake Mälaren. Well-kept villa plots and park paths create a green environment. Lilla Essingen with Primusgatan and the Fredhäll rock park are within short distance.
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