Accurate Carte der Uplandischen Scheren mid der Situation und Gegend umb die Konigl. Schwedische Haupt und Residentz Stadt Stockholm is Johann Baptist Homann’s 1730 celebration of Stockholm’s maritime capital, staged as both a navigational drama and a civic portrait. Homann sets the city within the Uppland skerries, emphasizing the approach from the sea with carefully articulated channels and coastal undulations, then rewards arrival with two commanding urban views of Sydermalm and Nordermalm. A richly carved cartouche and a confident palette frame a composition where political boundaries, shorelines, and city quarters cohere. As a city map it is notable for how vividly it fuses orientation, ceremony, and topography—showing not merely where Stockholm sits, but how one experiences it from the helm and on the street.

At the core, the map honors Gamla Stan’s island citadel, bracketed by Riddarholmen and the mercantile façade of Skeppsbron, whose long quay signals Sweden’s global trade. The urban weave is teased out in lanes like Västerlånggatan, Östra Långgatan, Bredgränd, and the waters of Norrström and Söderström uniting Lake Mälaren with the Baltic. Across the harbor, Hamngatan leads toward Kungsträdgården, the royal promenade that pairs courtly ritual with the city’s maritime stage. Squares such as Hötorget and Brunkebergstorg broadcast the rhythms of market and civic life. Homann’s harbor-facing perspective turns quays, bridges, and channels into narrative devices, making this an unusually kinetic city map—one that explains Stockholm by tracing the energy that moves goods, ships, and people.

North of the old town, the cartography captures the assertive planning of Nordermalm and its neighboring districts. Straight axes—Drottninggatan, Kungsgatan, and Sveavägen—carve through the rising quarter, while Hamngatan stitches commercial frontage to the water. Eastward, Östermalm gathers stature along Storgatan and Riddargatan, with boulevards like Birger Jarlsgatan, Karlavägen, Valhallavägen, and Lidingövägen extending the city’s ambitions toward the archipelago. The map’s labels make clear a civic program of order and reach, setting streets, markets, and public spaces in dialogue with the surrounding regions. By plotting these corridors alongside the shoreline, Homann turns urban planning into cartographic rhetoric, illustrating how Stockholm’s future growth rests on the spine of its thoroughfares and the lure of its harbor.

Sydermalm, spread across rugged slopes and heights, is given a starring role in one of the large views, with Götgatan and Torkel Knutssonsgatan scaling the island from quays to crest. Sjötullsgatan, tellingly named for the sea toll, nods to customs, ship-chandlers, and the fiscal lifeblood of a maritime state. From here, the eye crosses to Gamla Stan and Riddarholmen, reading the city as a chain of islands lashed by bridges and ferries. Beyond, the “Uplandischen Scheren” unfurls—skerries and narrow sounds that funnel vessels toward Skeppsbron—so that every cove and headland participates in the story of arrival. It is a quintessential city map because it binds street, market, and parish to the choreography of channels, pilots, and prevailing winds.

Homann’s hand is unmistakable. The Nuremberg master—named Imperial Geographer in 1715—melds scientific exactitude with pageantry, using carved cartouches, heraldry, and oriented prospects to elevate geography into statecraft. Here, political and physical geographies interlock: regions around Stockholm are crisply identified, while the capital’s districts—Norrmalm, Östermalm, Västermalm, and Gamla Stan—radiate authority. Produced in the early decades after the Great Northern War, the map registers Sweden’s recalibrated power with a capital doubling down on commerce and administration. Homann’s decorative program is never mere garnish; it reinforces the narrative of a royal residence city whose waterways and boulevards structure both movement and meaning. As document and artwork, it is a lucid witness to Stockholm’s eighteenth-century urban and maritime imagination.

Streets and roads on this map

• Borgargatan
• Drottninggatan
• Hamngatan
• Kungsgatan
• Läroverksgatan
• Norrmalm
• Riddargatan
• Skeppsbron
• Sundbybergsvägen
• Sveavägen
• Torkel Knutssonsgatan
• Västerlånggatan
• Västermalm
• Östra Långgatan
• Östermalm
• Gamla Stan
• Storgatan
• Götgatan
• Röda Bergen
• Sjötullsgatan
• Karlavägen
• Birger Jarlsgatan
• Hötorget
• Riddarholmen
• Vikingagatan
• Valhallavägen
• Lidingövägen
• Hälsingegatan
• Brunkebergstorg
• Bredgränd
• Kungsträdgården

Notable Features & Landmarks

• Coastal features: Specific areas where land meets water.
• Urban views: Depictions of Sydermalm and Nordermalm.
• Carved cartouches: Ornate designs framing the map's information.
• Waterways: Significant channels and passages surrounding Stockholm.
• Regions displayed: Labeling of additional surrounding regions.

Historical and design context

• Decorative map featuring views focusing on Stockholm and its surroundings.
• Highlights the approach to the city from the sea.
• Includes two major views of Stockholm, namely Sydermalm and Nordermalm.
• Date Created: 1730
• Mapmaker/Publisher: Johann Baptist Homann
• Notable for his contributions to cartography in the 18th century, known for producing intricately designed maps featuring decorative elements and oriented views.
• The map features a rich color palette with decorative embellishments, indicating the affluent design style of the period.
• The cartographer's use of an ornate cartouche is a hallmark of his later works, showcasing his range in stylistic elements.
• Reflects the evolving political landscape and urban development of Stockholm in the early 18th century.
• Serves as an important historical document for understanding the geography and politics of Sweden during this period.

Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.

This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.

This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 90in (230cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.

The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.

The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.

Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.

This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.

This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.

For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.

Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.

Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.

We make orders locally in 23 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.

• We can deliver directly to the recipient
• Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
• Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
• Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
• 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide

If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.

Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.

We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.

Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.

Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.

Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.

If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.

Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.

Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 5-year guarantee.

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My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.

I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.

Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.

Most maps, art and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte (not shiny) cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced box wood frame, and then 'float' the piece within a wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing to get in the way.

All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.

Alternatively, I can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.

If you want to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read my size guide first.

My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.

I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.

My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.

I print with Epson ultrachrome giclée UV fade resistant pigment inks - some of the best inks you can find.

I can also make maps on canvas, cotton rag and other exotic materials.

Learn more about The Unique Maps Co.

Map personalisation

If you're looking for the perfect anniversary or housewarming gift, I can personalise your map to make it truly unique. For example, I can add a short message, or highlight an important location, or add your family's coat of arms.

The options are almost infinite. Please see my map personalisation page for some wonderful examples of what's possible.

To order a personalised map, select "personalise your map" before adding it to your basket.

Get in touch if you're looking for more complex customisations and personalisations.

Map ageing

I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.

Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.

All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.

If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!

If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.

See some amazing examples of Aged maps.

If you are not happy with your order for any reason, contact me and I'll get it fixed ASAP, free of charge. Please see my returns and refund policy for more information.

I am very confident you will like your restored map or art print. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and art prints and have over 5,000 real 5-star reviews. My work has been featured in interior design magazines, on the BBC, and on the walls of dozens of 5-star hotels.

I use a unique process to restore maps and artwork that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps and illustrations can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore them. As a result, I guarantee my maps and art prints are a cut above the rest. I stand by my products and will always make sure you're 100% happy with what you receive.

Almost all of my maps and art prints look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.