King Gustav V himself blessed Bromma gymnasium. He inaugurated this magnificent building on May 18 1937. He hoped its walls would always nurture a youth worthy of representing Sweden. Bromma gymnasium is more than just a school. It’s a historical landmark in Stora Mossen Bromma.
Originally Bromma högre allmänna läroverk it opened in 1934. It initially occupied temporary spaces in Olovslunds and Ålstens schools. The impressive structure we see today however was completed in 1937. Architect Paul Hedqvist designed it. His associate Stig Åkermark helped with the design. They created a functionalist masterpiece. Light-colored facades flat roofs and large windows characterize the design.
The school boasts four distinct wings each serving a specific function. It was quite the undertaking. Over 1300 people attended the grand opening. The functionalist style was cutting-edge for the time. The construction cost nearly two million kronor a considerable sum then.
Bromma gymnasium wasn’t just stylish. It was enormous. During its heyday as a läroverk it housed over 900 students. For a while it was even Sweden’s largest school with over 1200 students. The curriculum was rigorous. It included a four or five-year realskola a four-year realgymnasium with math chemistry and physics. It also offered a four-year Latin gymnasium specializing in classical Greek as well.
The school underwent a major renovation between 2006 and 2007. Even today you can find the bronze statue Folkvisan. Erik Grate created it in 1939. It stands proudly outside the school a testament to Bromma gymnasium’s enduring legacy.
The school has since become Bromma gymnasium. It retains its commitment to education and community. It’s a world heritage school cooperating with Drottningholm Palace. Its motto Kunskap och Gemenskap Knowledge and Community perfectly encapsulates its spirit. From its inception to today Bromma gymnasium has been a place of learning growth and community. A beacon of educational excellence in Stockholm. It continues to inspire students shaping future leaders and innovators.