Explore stockholm's Rooftops

Getting the bird's eye view of a city is what most tourists look for. Whether it is from an observation tower or a helicopter flight, this is made possible in many European cities that feature lovely landscape views. One unusual view which involves intense climbing and a love for heights is rooftop walking in Stockholm, where you can take the bird's eye view to another level.

What is it

If you mention rooftop hiking, one would think you were essentially playing the Spider Man role and hopping rooftops with the strike of a web. Luckily, you can simply leave that to your wild imagination. Rooftop walking in Stockholm involves safe climbing gear, a rush for adrenaline and an appreciation of a beautiful city.

Where you can do this

If you grab a tour with Stockholm Our Way, you can easily be informed into the direction of the tours. They offer special historical or on the water tours, which can feature the rooftop hiking experience. Understanding the sites of Stockholm and going on a city walking tour makes the experience even better.
 
How to do it

Thrill seekers can begin their adventure with a tour through the Old Town of Stockholm. They will view the beautiful 17th century houses along the waterside and the penetrable old streets with old cobble stones. You will meet your adventure guides at the Old Parliament Building located in an area where only office officials work. It will be this building that the rooftop adventure will begin.

You will then be taught safety techniques in how to maneuver the cables. This is called "walking the dog" according to the guide, where you'll hold a cable that is harnessed to the individual on a fixed line/track that runs 300-meters up, down and around the roof top of the building. It may sound death defying, but it is such a unique way to view the city, especially at 6-stories high.

It's like taking a city tour of the Old Town, but with a sight. When you're not too busy looking at your feet to make sure you're not about to fall off, try to actually enjoy the view. Take a glimpse of the city on your side and see Stockholm the way many don't see it. The tours even run at night with a green light guiding your path with a spectacular view of the night sky.

Enjoying the Experience

The guides will explain that the building you will hike has a very significant history to Stockholm. The Old Parliamentary Building is the perfect spot to get a glimpse of the city of Stockholm. This was built in the 13th century when Franciscan monks were allowed to build a monastery.  We won't give away too much of the tour and the sites you will see from above, which is why once in Stockholm, you should check out Upplev Mer Tours, which offers these exclusive rooftop hikes.

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