The transformation of Kvarnholmen is underway and will continue for a long time to come. The legacy of its industrial history and all the unique buildings are being complemented by new housing, as well as commercial elements and a vibrant atmosphere among the buildings.
A. THE THREE CROWN MILL (1897–1898)
B. WAREHOUSE 5 (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)
C. THE OAT MILL (1928)
D. THE MANAGER’S VILLA (1931)
E. THE BREAD FACTORY / NÄRCENTRUM (1932)
F. THE MACARONI FACTORY (1934)
G. THE KONSUM STORE (1935)
H. THE HARMONICA (1969)
I. MARKAN
J. NORRA KAJEN (EARLY 1900s)
K. HÄSTHOLMSSUNDET (20th CENTURY)
L. RADHUSEN
M. LILLA KVARNHOLMEN (2010s)
N. KVARNHOLMSPARKEN (2010s)
O. NEW EBBA BRAHE SCHOOL (2019–2021)
P. KVARNHOLMEN MARINA (2026)
Q. PIPELINE PROMENADE (2020s)
R. SOLDÄCKET
S. OCEAN QUAY
T. SILLKAJEN
A. THE THREE CROWN MILL
The Tre Kronor Mill is Kvarnholmen’s oldest and most iconic building; it was constructed in 1897–1898 as a modern steam mill at the entrance to Stockholm. The facility quickly became the center of Sweden’s bakery and dairy production and later gave its name to the entire island—Kvarnholmen.
When the Cooperative Federation took over the business in 1922, the mill was rebuilt and modernized into one of the world’s most efficient milling facilities. For most of the 20th century, flour and grain products were produced here for the entire country.
Today, this historic industrial building has been carefully converted into residential and commercial spaces, while its distinctive silhouette continues to dominate the entrance to Stockholm.
Architect: Folkets Byggnadsbyrå, designed by C.A. Engström
B. MAGAZINE 5 (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)
Warehouse 5 on Kvarnholmen was part of KF’s extensive industrial and warehousing operations and was used for much of the 20th century for storage and logistics related to food production on the island.
The building was strategically located next to the quay, where goods were loaded and transported by sea to and from Stockholm. Warehouse 5 became a prominent feature of Kvarnholmen’s industrial skyline and served as a testament to the area’s significance as one of Sweden’s most important production and distribution hubs.
The building was demolished in 2012 as part of the development of the new Kvarnholmen. Today, the site is one of the remaining plots on Kvarnholmen awaiting future development, although it has not yet been determined exactly what will be built there.
C. THE OAT MILL (1928)
The Oat Mill on Kvarnholmen is one of Sweden’s earliest examples of functionalist industrial design and an important landmark in the area. The building was constructed in 1928 for KF’s food production and was designed by architect Artur von Schmalensee.
Among other things, oatmeal and cornflakes were produced here. After decades of industrial activity, the building has been carefully restored and returned to its original appearance. Today, it houses modern offices and commercial spaces, while its cultural-historical and architectural values have been preserved.
Architect: Artur von Schmalensee
D. THE MANAGER'S VILLA (1931)
The manager's villa on Kvarnholmen is one of the area's most architecturally significant buildings and was built in 1931 as a residence for the director of KF's operations on the island.
The villa was situated at the very top of Kvarnholmen’s eastern headland, overlooking the Stockholm inlet, a location that clearly signaled its status in the industrial society of the time. The building was designed in the early functionalist style, featuring dark brick and clean lines that blend harmoniously with both the pine forest and the surrounding industrial buildings.
Today, the building has been carefully renovated into a preschool, where its cultural and historical values have been integrated into a modern educational environment.
Architect: Olof Thunström
E. THE BAKERY – NÄRCENTRUM (1932)
The bread factory on Kvarnholmen was built in the 1930s as part of KF’s extensive food production operations. The building was used to produce, among other things, bread and crispbread, which were distributed throughout Sweden. The factory was an important part of the modern and rational industrial environment that emerged on Kvarnholmen during the rise of functionalism.
Today, the building has been transformed into a vibrant neighborhood hub featuring a grocery store, cafés, restaurants, and other services, where the original industrial character still defines the architecture and surroundings of Röda torget.
Architect: Olof Thunström
F. THE PASTA FACTORY (1934)
The Macaroni Factory is one of Kvarnholmen’s most distinctive industrial buildings and was constructed in 1934 as part of KF’s major push into food production. For several decades, pasta was produced here for the whole of Sweden, and the building quickly became a landmark at the entrance to Stockholm.
Today, the building serves as the site of Ebba Brahe High School, where the historic industrial setting meets modern educational activities. The building is a clear example of the rise of functionalism in Sweden and the area’s rich cultural heritage.
Architect: Olof Hult (KF)
G. THE GROCERY STORE (1935)
The Konsum store on Kvarnholmen was built in 1935 as part of the Swedish Cooperative Union’s vision of a modern, self-sufficient industrial community. The building served as a marketplace for the island’s residents and employees, offering everyday goods in line with the cooperative’s philosophy of accessible and affordable goods for everyone.
The store became an important part of daily life on Kvarnholmen and a natural hub for the area’s residents. The building was designed in the functionalist style, with an emphasis on simplicity, rationality, and accessibility—ideals that shaped the entire development of Kvarnholmen during the 1930s.
Today, the building is part of the historic setting around Red Square and serves as a reminder of the time when Kvarnholmen functioned as a self-contained industrial community, with housing, services, and workplaces all concentrated in one place.
Architect: Olof Thunström
O. NEW EBBA BRAHE SCHOOL (2021)
Ebba Brahe School on Kvarnholmen is a modern school building constructed between 2019 and 2021 as part of the redevelopment of the former industrial area. This site was previously home to the so-called Verkstaden (Building 24), an industrial building associated with KF’s operations on Kvarnholmen.
The new school building complements the historic Makaroni Factory, which is also used for school activities. The school complex includes an elementary school, a high school, a sports hall, and a schoolyard overlooking the Stockholm inlet. The architecture was designed with inspiration drawn from Kvarnholmen’s industrial history and the area’s functionalist character.
Architect: Tobias Hindersson