Image 1. View of the center, from the roof on Vasavägen 29 to the north with the "Vattmyra" area in the background, around 1960s.
Image 2. The seal that is modeled on the municipal coat of arms.
Image 3. The sculpture "Järfälla countryside and nature" by Lennart Andersson.
Image 4. Järfällas two municipal houses.

Fun Facts

Here at the Knights Square - "Riddarplatsen"- we have two municipal houses in front of us, both the old and the new. The old red municipal building, made by bricks, stands a little hidden next to the new one. As the oldest house in downtown Jakobsberg, it was completed in 1949, designed by the famous architect Wolter Gahn. In addition to the municipality's office, there were also doctors, maternity care and child care centers.

The architect who won the competition for a new municipal building was also given the assignment to make a plan for downtown Jakobsberg. The first building under the new plan was the Pharmacy House, which was completed in 1959 and the following year the new municipal building was completed. Notice the curved facade that is best seen from the gable. The high point building that marks the square is the Post Office from 1970.

Knight's Square is a typical square with both trade and outdoor dining. Here is plenty of space to sit, sculptures to experience and a fountain with rushing water, as it should be in the city's "outdoor living room". Do you want to know what time it is, look on the gable of the municipal building.

There is also the municipal coat of arms that came to in 1955. The model is from the 1560's and is the seal for Sollentuna district. The district included the parishes Järfälla, Sollentuna, Sundbyberg, Bromma and Ed.

Adventure time for the kids!

Lets walk to the main entrance of the municipal building. Opposite the entrance is a sculpture named "Järfälla countryside and nature" (Järfälla bygd och natur) from 1993 by artist Lennart Andersson.

► Feel it - hot or cold?

► What material do you think it is made of?

Answer: Bronze.

► Do you see what it represents?

Answer: That's right! Järfälla Municipality!

The sculpture is like a map of the municipality.

► Do you recognize any part of the municipality?

Jakobsberg's center is in the middle with the high-rise buildings.

► What place do you think the aircraft symbolizes?

Answer: That's right! Barkarby Airfield and F8.

Read more about Lennart Andersson's sculpture at Stockholm County Museum's website: http://stockholmslansmuseum.se/besoksmal/jarfalla-bygd-och-natur/

Proceed to the "Old Fire Station"

Now continue on Vasavägen over Folkungavägen. Turn left onto Sturevägen after Maria church.