With its 246 meters and 74 floors, Karlatornet is the tallest building in the Nordic region and the tallest residential building in the European Union. Now, the international trade organization Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is highlighting Karlatornet by awarding two prestigious Awards of Exellence, Best Tall Building, by Height, 200–299 meters and Best Tall Building in Europe to the project. The organization rewards Karlatornet’s unique architectural expression, advanced structural solutions, and its role as a new landmark and urban destination. As a CTBUH Award of Excellence winner the winner in the 200–299 meters height category, Karlatornet joins the ranks of the world’s leading tall buildings.
Karlatornet was designed by the internationally acclaimed global practice architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), responsible for some of the world’s most technically and environmentally advanced buildings, including and significant public spaces. renowned for some of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers, like including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai (the world’s tallest building), One World Trade Center in New York, and the Willis Tower in Chicago.
 
“This international recognition is proof of the incredible achievement that the entire team behind the project has made and strengthens Gothenburg’s position at the forefront of sustainable urban development. There are 611 apartments, the Gothenburg View observation deck, hotels, restaurants and several other commercial activities in Karlatornet. The building is the natural hub of Karlastaden – a new district that is emerging on Lindholmen in Gothenburg,” says Christian Lindgren, CEO of Doxa AB.
 
Kent Jackson, Partner at SOM, said: “We are honoured that Karlatornet has been recognized with two CTBUH Awards of Excellence. As Sweden’s tallest building, the tower departs from Gothenburg’s low-density development to commemorate the city’s 400th anniversary which will catalyze the transformation of the Lindholmen riverside into a vibrant, people-focused district. This recognition celebrates not only architectural and engineering achievement but also our contribution to a skyline and a community, designed for people to live, connect, and thrive.”
 
Founded in 1969, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) brings together the building industry’s diverse stakeholders, including architects, developers, investors and tenants, with the goal of developing better and more sustainable buildings and cities. The CTBUH award will be officially presented at the organization’s annual conference 6–9 October 2025 in Toronto, Canada.
 
Karlatornet at a glance
• Height: 246 meters, 74 floors
• Residences: 611 apartments
• Facilities: Residential units, a 300-room hotel, restaurants, conference areas, gym and spa
• District: Part of Karlastaden in Lindholmen — Gothenburg’s most innovative urban development area
 
For more information, interviews and high-resolution images, please contact Johan Lundgren, site manager, Doxa. Email: johan.lundgren@doxa.se, phone: +46 700 865 106. Further information is available at karlatornet.com.

Further information
Patrik Lindström
Head of Project Development
Telephone: +46 70 431 51 91
Email: patrik.lindstrom@doxa.se