Norrmalm (CBD)'s tenant base is anchored by banking (seb, handelsbanken), professional services, government, consulting.

• Tier: trophy.
• Tenant character: Stockholm's trophy core.
• Average rent: SEK 8,800/sqm/yr · ≈ $76.8 PSF/yr USD.

TL;DR

• Tier: trophy.
• Tenant character: Stockholm's trophy core.
• Average rent: SEK 8,800/sqm/yr · ≈ $76.8 PSF/yr USD.

Who clusters here

Banking (SEB, Handelsbanken), professional services, government, consulting.

What that means for newcomers

Newcomers to Norrmalm (CBD) should expect peer-tenant scrutiny: covenant strength, brand fit, and signage standards are watched closely. Lease-up product underwrites by anchor tenant; secondary tenants typically benefit from anchor halo.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

What kind of tenants lease in Norrmalm (CBD)?

Banking (SEB, Handelsbanken), professional services, government, consulting.

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Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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