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Stockholms stadion
Stadion (The Stadium)
Stockholms Olympiastadion
Full name Stockholms olympiastadion
Location Stockholm, Sweden
Owner Stockholm Municipality
Capacity 13,145–
14,500
Field size 105 x 68 m
Construction
Built 1910–1912
Opened 1912
Architect Torben Grut
Tenants
Djurgårdens IF (1936-2013)
AIK (1912-1936)

Stockholm Olympic Stadium, also known as Stadion, is a famous sports arena in Stockholm, Sweden. It was built especially for the 1912 Summer Olympics. The stadium opened its doors in 1912, ready for this big international event. It has been an important place for sports and other events in Sweden ever since.

Building the Stadium

The Stockholm Olympic Stadium was designed by a skilled architect named Torben Grut. Construction began in 1910 and was finished by 1912. The stadium was built to be a grand venue for the Olympic Games. It was made to hold many spectators, with a capacity of 20,000 during the 1912 Olympics.

Home to Sports Teams

Over the years, the stadium has been home to several Swedish sports teams. From 1912 to 1936, the football team AIK played their home games here. Later, from 1936 to 2013, Djurgårdens IF used the stadium as their home ground. Today, the stadium can seat between 13,145 and 14,500 people.

More Than Just Sports

Besides football and the Olympics, Stockholm Olympic Stadium has hosted many other exciting events. It has been used for athletics, concerts, and even bandy finals. One famous visitor was Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space. He visited the stadium in 1964 for a national bandy final. The stadium is owned by the Stockholm Municipality. It remains a key landmark in the city.

Images for kids

  • Opening 1912 Stockholm Olympics

    Stockholms Olympiastadion as seen from the south at the opening of the 1912 Summer Olympics. For the Games, the capacity was 20.000.

  • Yuri Gagarin - Göran Sedvall

    Yuri Gagarin and Göran Sedvall at the 1964 national bandy final

  • Stockholms Stadion Supporterstand

    Western view of the stadium

  • Stockholms Olympiastadion, 070310

    Northern view of the stadium

  • Stockholms Stadion Sections A to G

    Eastern view of the stadium

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Estadio Olímpico de Estocolmo para niños

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