Sophiahemmet

Sophiahemmet is a private hospital at Norra Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. It is associated with the Sophiahemmet University College. Its connection with the royal family goes back to 1884 when nursing education sponsored by Queen Sophia was still being conducted at the university. The private hospital was constructed in 1889 at its current location on Valhallavägen.

Sophiahemmet
Sophiahemmet is located in Stockholm
Sophiahemmet
Location in Stockholm
Geography
LocationStockholm, Sweden
Coordinates59.3458°N 18.0756°E / 59.3458; 18.0756
Organisation
Affiliated universitySophiahemmet University College
Services
History
Opened1884

On 1 January 2016, Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland was announced as the honorary president of the hospital, replacing Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson, who had served as honorary president since 1972.

  • The main entrance exterior
    The main entrance exterior
  • The main entrance.
    The main entrance.
  • The hospital corridor
    The hospital corridor
  • The corridor, circa 1889 or 1915.
    The corridor, circa 1889 or 1915.


References
  • Erik Wilhelm Dahlgren, red (1897). Stockholm: Sveriges hufvudstad : skildrad med anledning af Allmänna konst- och industriutställningen 1897 enligt beslut af Stockholms stadsfullmäktige. Stockholm: J. Beckman. Libris 20803
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