Hammarby Sjö

Separating Stockholm City Centre from South Stockholm, or, more locally, Norra Hammarbyhamnen on eastern Södermalm from Södra Hammarbyhamnen [sv], it connects Saltsjön to Årstasjön.

Originally a lake about 3 metres deep, it was transformed into a canal when connected to Saltsjön in the 1920s and a 6 metres deep channel was dug between Hammarbyslussen [sv] and Saltsjön and another to Sickla sluss [sv].

The importance of the water expanse has grown since the late 20th century as new residential areas have been constructed along its shores.

[1] Four bridges stretch over Hammarby Sjö and connected bodies of water: Danviksbron, Skansbron, Skanstullsbron and Johanneshovsbron.

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