Akalla is a district in the northern parts of the City of Stockholm , the capital of Sweden. Today this is a densely populated suburb of Stockholm, with a population of around 9, inhabitants.
It is one of the end stations of the Blue Line of the Stockholm Metro and is known for its large immigrant population. One of the main characteristics of Akalla is the 18 multistorey residential buildings that are lined up along its main central street. Akalla has its origins in an old village that once lay here.
Its use as a rural inhabited area changed in when the Swedish state acquired the whole area. A sign of change came in when the area was incorporated into the City of Stockholm and the city acquired the land from the military in The planning of the exploitation of the area began at once and the building plans were completed in The construction of Akalla took place between and This happened at about the same time as both Husby and Kista.
Akalla has continued to develop since, with both offices and more residential areas. Walking along its central street will take you past the 18 multistorey residential buildings that are very stereotypical for Akalla. From this street, most of the district is within easy reach, especially the historical village of Akalla By.
It is also an area with plenty of ancient remains and there is a runestone at the border with neighbouring Husby. It is today one of the local meeting points and acts as an open-air museum. Here you will not only find the historical buildings but also home to a 4H farm. This is an organized farm where the youth are encouraged to learn more about the connection between humans and their surroundings.
