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Kungsholmen Island
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Kungsholmen is an island in Lake Mälaren in Sweden, part of central Stockholm, Sweden. It is situated north of Riddarfjärden and considered part of the historical province Uppland. Its area is 3.9 km² with a perimeter of 8.9 km. The highest point is at Stadshagsplan at 47 metres.
The island's one and only must-see sight is Stadshuset (City Hall), one of Stockholm's literal and architectural highs. Beyond it, Kungsholmen's appeal is neighbourly, from great places to eat, to kid-friendly parks and long, beautiful waterfront strolls. It's a long way from 'Starvation Island', the nickname Kungsholmen endured during the Industrial Revolution, when putrid factories and lice-infested
locals made the place a no go zone.
