Contemporary photography on the Södermalm waterfront
Fotografiska on Södermalm shows rotating world-class exhibitions of contemporary photography in a former customs house on the water, open late, until 23:00.
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One ticket covers all exhibitions.
Admission
Admission to the permanent and temporary exhibitions on a set day. Show the voucher on your phone at the entrance.
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Book TicketFotografiska is one of the most acclaimed venues for contemporary photography anywhere, set right on the waterfront of Södermalm, facing the old town. Rather than a permanent collection, the museum, founded in 2010, runs a constantly changing programme: around 15 to 20 exhibitions a year, featuring both international names and rising talents. A single admission ticket covers everything currently on show.
The museum occupies the former Stora Tullhuset, the old customs house, built between 1906 and 1910 to designs by Ferdinand Boberg in the Art Nouveau style. Its striking brick façade with large arched windows still defines the Stadsgården waterfront today, a fitting frame for photography, and worth a look in its own right.
The programme ranges from fashion photography to staged artistic work to socially engaged photojournalism. For 2026, shows included work by Martin Parr, Kevin Abosch, Lotta Antonsson and Lebohang Kganye, alongside the anniversary exhibition "15 Fotografiska Years". Exactly which exhibitions are running changes regularly, so it's worth checking the current programme before you visit. Upstairs there's a restaurant with sweeping views over the harbour and the old town, plus a bistro, bar and café.
Most visitors need around 1.5 to 2 hours for the exhibitions. One thing that sets Fotografiska apart is its long opening hours: the museum stays open daily until 23:00, making it one of the few attractions that works well as an evening plan, the blue hour over the water is especially lovely from here. To save money, come on Wednesdays from 18:00 (two tickets for the price of one) or, if you're a senior, on Tuesdays. Tickets are available online in advance or on the day.
Fotografiska sits on the eastern shore of Södermalm; from there it's just a few minutes' walk up to the viewpoint at Fjällgatan or to the Katarinahissen. For more on the neighbourhood, with its cafés and viewpoints, see the guide to Södermalm.
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A steel lift from Slussen up to a hilltop walkway over Södermalm, with panoramic views over Gamla Stan, the harbour and the water. Ride and view are free.
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