TV-huset

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite Swedish television shows? Well, you’re standing right in front of it. This impressive building, TV-huset, is the home of Sveriges Television, the national public television broadcaster in Sweden. The studio complex opened its doors in 1967, a time when color television was still a novelty. It was designed by architects Erik Ahnborg and Sune Lindström, and they made sure it was ready for the future, ensuring that the studios could be used for color TV production right from the start. The first TV show was filmed in 1969, a children’s series called “Mumintrollet,” featuring Gösta Ekman, a famous Swedish actor.
TV-huset has become a symbol of Swedish television, playing host to countless news programs, documentaries, and entertainment shows. The building was expanded in 1987 and again in 2011-2012 to accommodate the growing demand for HD format filming and broadcasting.
While it may look like a standard office building from the outside, TV-huset plays a crucial role in the lives of millions of Swedes. The building houses some of the largest studios in Europe, including Studio 1, which was once the largest TV studio in Europe. During its years of operation, TV-huset has produced many of the country’s most iconic television shows, so you might be surprised to learn that popular shows like “Let’s Dance,” “Parlamentet,” and “Efterlyst” were all filmed within its walls.
Today, TV-huset remains a bustling hub of creative activity, showcasing Swedish culture to the world. So as you wander through the streets of Stockholm, remember the stories unfolding within these walls, stories brought to life for millions to enjoy.