Established in 1997 Skärholmens stadsdelsområde is a vibrant part of Stockholm. It sits in Söderort in the southern part of the city. This borough covers 8.86 square kilometers. Skärholmens stadsdelsområde is home to about 37151 residents. These numbers are from December 31 2022.
Skärholmens stadsdelsområde includes four main districts. They are Bredäng Sätra Skärholmen and Vårberg. Each district adds its unique character.
Skärholmens stadsdelsområde started its work on January 1 1997. It was one of 24 such areas in Stockholm. These areas help manage local affairs.
Skärholmen itself is more than just a borough. It is a well known suburban area. Many apartment buildings here date back to the 1960s and 1970s. Skärholmen Centrum also known as SKHLM is a major draw. It is one of Sweden’s largest shopping centers.
The Skärholmen metro station opened in 1967. It connects to the Red line. This makes getting around Stockholm easy.
Skärholmen has a rich history. Skärholmen got its name from Skärholmens gård. This farm still exists near Mälaren. It started as a simple torp belonging to Vårby gård.
Skärholmen also has ancient sites. Domarringen i Skärholmen is a large grave field. It dates from the Bronze and Iron Ages. This unique site was studied in the 1960s. People have lived here since the Stone Age.
Skärholmens fornborg sits northeast of Skärholmens gård. This ancient fort dates back to the Viking Age. It had a strategic spot near old waterways.
The area around Skärholmen Centrum once belonged to Smista gård. Until 1963 this land was part of Huddinge municipality. To avoid confusion with another Smista the area became Skärholmen.
In 1963 a master plan envisioned Skärholmen as a regional center. It would serve nearby suburbs. The plan separated car and pedestrian traffic. This created car free walkways and large parking areas.
Skärholmen aimed to provide all services needed for modern living. This included commercial areas recreation schools and churches. The suburb even had its own cinema called Vågen.
Planners wanted Skärholmen to be car friendly. They expected residents to own many cars. A large parking garage with four levels was built. It was once Northern Europe’s largest.
Most of Skärholmen was built between 1964 and 1975. The first residents moved in on September 1 1965.
The building plans faced criticism similar to other projects. One newspaper wrote “Tear Down Skärholmen” shortly after its opening. The article criticized its design.
Fokus Skärholmen is a recent project from 2016. It focuses on developing the districts. The project aims to build 4000 homes. It also aims to improve the area’s offerings.
Skärholmens centrum opened on September 8 1968. It features pedestrian streets and two squares. In 1984 the center was covered with glass. A major expansion finished in 2008. The center was renamed SKHLM.
Skärholmen has many parks and green spaces. The beach promenade along Mälaren is popular. It stretches through the Sätra forest nature reserve. There is also Flamingoparken above Skärholmstorget.
Skärholmens stadsdelsområde has over 120 non profit associations. These groups serve different interests. There are sports clubs scout groups and cultural associations.
In 2022 Skärholmen had 8615 residents. About 83.8% had foreign backgrounds.
The Skärholmen metro station displays art. Ulf Wahlberg created 23 images. These images show a sunrise to sunset in New Mexico.
Skärholmen is also home to religious buildings. These include Mikaelikyrkan and Skärholmens kyrka. There are also two mosques in the area.
Skärholmens stadsdelsområde continues to evolve. It balances modern living with respect for its history.