Slussen is the narrow connection point between Stockholm’s old town, Gamla stan, and the southern island of Södermalm. Because road traffic, metro lines, buses, boats, pedestrians and water all meet here, it became one of the city’s most complex transport nodes. For decades, Slussen was defined by a very car-oriented 1930s design, almost like a motorway-style interchange in the middle of the city. The current redevelopment replaces that ageing structure with new bridges, public spaces, waterfront routes, a rebuilt lock, and better connections for walking, cycling and public transport. The mos…
