Photo: Magnus Johansson (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Kymlinge is an unfinished metro station on the Stockholm subway system, often referred to as a “ghost station.” Never opened to the public, it has become associated with urban legends and remains a notable curiosity in the city’s transport history.
Known as Stockholm’s ghost station, Kymlinge station is a fascinating location just north of Stockholm’s busy cityscape. Even though it has never been formally opened to the public, this abandoned metro station has piqued the interest of both locals and visitors, creating a colorful collection of urban legends and stories, similar to other mysteries in Stockholm’s transport system such as Silverpilen.
In the 1970s, the idea for Kymlinge station was to be a part of Stockholm’s metro system’s Blue Line. The project was originally supposed to serve a new residential area, but it was put on hold when the planned development in the area never materialized. Consequently, the station was built but never used, remaining in a perpetual state of readiness but stuck in time.
Kymlinge station was intended to be part of the Blue Line of the Stockholm metro art system, famous for turning underground stations into colorful, immersive galleries.
In addition to drawing explorers, Kymlinge’s eerily picturesque and deserted platforms have also served as a haven for urban myths and ghost stories. The most famous of these is the legend of the “Silverpilen,” or Silver Arrow, a ghost train said to silently pass through the station on moonlit nights. The train, according to lore, only appears to those who are destined to board it, never to return.
While Kymlinge remains inaccessible to the public via metro lines, adventurous tourists often find ways to experience its otherworldly charm. Organized tours and occasional events may provide rare opportunities to visit the site, offering a glimpse into Stockholm’s past and the eerie beauty of this unused station, much like other unique stops in the Stockholm metro system.
For those unable to visit in person, Kymlinge can be experienced through the countless stories, photographs, and documentaries that capture its mystery. Many urban explorers and photographers share their encounters online. This allows others to experience the station’s unique aesthetics and ghostly atmosphere from afar.
For those intrigued by Stockholm’s transit history, Stockholm Central Station, Sweden’s busiest railway hub, offers a rich blend of historic architecture and modern convenience.
Kymlinge Ghost Station
Kymlinge spökstation
