Skinnarviksberget — Attraction in Stockholm

Skinnarviksberget is a mountain on Södermalm in Stockholm and part of Skinnarviksparken. At 53 meters above sea level, the mountain is the highest natural point within the customs and offers a grandiose view of Riddarfjärden and Kungsholmen.

The name comes from the skinners or tanners who practiced their craft there in the 17th century. That skinners lived there is evident from an estate inventory from 1658, which mentions that Jöran Marckusson-Skinnare was a skinner and landowner at Skinnarewicks-gatun (now Ludvigsbergsgatan). The skinners' profession was foul-smelling and required a lot of water, and therefore they were located on the shore of Riddarfjärden. The part below the current Münchenbryggeriet was called Skinnarviken and is mentioned as early as 1646, “nerdher weedh Siöstrandhen Östan om Skjinnare wijken”. The name "Skinnarviksberget" has been used since 1636, but the name form “Skinnarviksbergen”...

Nice sunset place. Skinnarviksberget is Stockholm’s highest natural viewpoint, rising 53 m above sea level—an urban oasis on Södermalm that draws locals and tourists alike . Its rugged granite slopes offer expansive views over Riddarfjärden, Kungsholmen, the City Hall, and Gamla Stan—a photographer’s and sunset-chaser’s dream . It’s more than a scenic lookout: the hill hosts picnickers, artists, even summer barbecues, set against a backdrop of quiet greenery . The short climb is easy and rewarding, leading past charming old wooden houses to a serene, almost meditative summit embracing the city’s hum below . Ideal for a peaceful stroll, spontaneous fika, or romantic moment—Skinnarviksberget captures Stockholm’s soul...

I live just around the corner and come up here probably a couple of times a week. It’s a great view of Stockholm and a cool vibe. Even though it’s completely unsupervised - there are no guardrails, benches or bar - the vibe is usually respectful (with one exception I’ll get to) and people who bring food up here mostly pick up their trash and keep music down. The exception are the ’spontaneous’ raves/parties which kick off some summer nights (I can hear the music from my kitchen).

From the metro go up Zinkensdamm tube station, walk to Skinnarviksparken and walk up the hill on the east side of the park. If you have problems climbing you can continue on the path and get on the mountain from the other...