Kista: Art, Local History and Leisure
Accommodation in Kista
If you would like to combine culture and leisure during your stay, you can explore Kista through its public art, local history and the offerings at Kista Galleria. The park and artworks provide cultural and historical points of reference, while the cinema and other leisure activities offer a different focus. This makes it easier to decide when planning your trip whether to focus more on local history and art or on specific leisure activities.
Kistagårdsparken and Public Art
Kistagårdsparken is a neighborhood park with activities for adults and children. The park is inspired by the cultural and historical setting of Kista gård; the origins of Kista gård date back to the 18th century. Along the park’s avenue of fruit trees stands “Lindarnas anatomi,” a bronze sculpture by Christine Ödlund. For travelers, this offers several points of reference: activities in the neighborhood park, the history of Kista gård, and an artwork located along the avenue.
Another work of public art in Kista is “Stenkvinna” by Olle Nyman. It was created in 1977 from concrete and granite. Together with the bronze sculpture in Kistagårdsparken, it offers a direct comparison of materials: bronze alongside concrete and granite, with the artists’ names distinguishing the two works. Those interested in public art can note the different materials as well as the titles of these works.
The Church and Local History
Kista Church was inaugurated on October 1, 1978, and designed by Zoltan Bedecs. Outside the church interior of Kista Church hangs the old Välling bell from Kista gård; it rings for smaller services on weekdays. There is also a runestone in front of Kista gård bearing the names of four of Kista’s earliest known residents. These details offer different ways to explore local history: a specific inauguration date and an architect, a bell connected with Kista gård, and the names of early residents on a runestone.
Leisure and Culture at Kista Galleria
Kista Galleria has 130 shops and restaurants. Leisure activities there include a cinema, bowling, shuffleboard, arcades, laser tag and VR experiences. Filmstaden Kista is a cinema in the mall: it offers digital sound, a large screen and digital projectors in every auditorium. Screenings and facilities may change, so check the current schedule before visiting. The range of options lets you choose between films and other leisure activities, rather than getting to know Kista only through art and local history.
O’Learys Kista Event Center offers bowling and go-karting. Kista Racket Center has ten badminton courts; rackets are available to rent or buy. Activities, operating details, booking and availability may change. If you plan to try any of these activities, it is therefore worth checking the provider’s latest information. These venues offer different leisure options: a movie screening, bowling or go-karting, and badminton with the option to rent or buy rackets.
The Library and Kista Science Tower
Kista Library and Kista Science Tower also offer distinctive highlights. The library covers 2,400 square meters and is described as Stockholm’s second-largest library. Kista Science Tower is 124 meters tall and Stockholm’s tallest office building; it also serves as a conference venue. This puts two different measurements side by side: the floor area of a library and the height of an office building. If your stay includes a conference, the tower is a specific point of reference as a venue; check the current event schedule for details.
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