Stockholm old map

You can find on this page the Stockholm old map to print and to download in PDF. The Stockholm historical map and the vintage map of Stockholm present the past and evolutions of the city of Stockholm in Sweden.

Stockholm historical map

Stockholm historical map

The Stockholm old map shows evolutions of Stockholm city. This historical map of Stockholm will allow you to travel in the past and in the history of Stockholm in Sweden. The Stockholm ancient map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Stockholm historical location appears in Norse sagas as Agnafit, and in Heimskringla in connection with the legendary king Agne. The earliest written mention of the name Stockholm dates from 1252, by which time the mines in Bergslagen made it an important site in the iron trade as its mentioned in Stockholm historical map. The first part of the name (stock) means log in Swedish, although it may also be connected to an old German word (Stock) meaning fortification. The second part of the name (holm) means islet, and is thought to refer to the islet Helgeandsholmen in central Stockholm.

Stockholm antique map

Stockholm vintage map

The Stockholm vintage map give a unique insight into the history and evolution of Stockholm city. This vintage map of Stockholm with its antique style will allow you to travel in the past of Stockholm in Sweden. The Stockholm vintage map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

The 17th century saw Sweden grow into a major European power, reflected in the development of the vintage city of Stockholm. From 1610 to 1680 the population multiplied sixfold as its mentioned in Stockholm vintage map. In 1634 Stockholm became the official capital of the Swedish empire. Trading rules were also created that gave Stockholm an essential monopoly over trade between foreign merchants and other Swedish and Scandinavian territories.