World Heritage Skogskyrkogården

Skogskyrkogården is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where landscape, architecture and art interact.

Photo: Alexander Assal.

You are always welcome to visit the cemetery and experience the peace and beauty of the landscape. Guided tours from July to September.

Photo: Mattias Ek.

As a World Heritage Site, Skogskyrkogården is considered important to all humanity and should be preserved for future generations.

Photo: Mattias Ek.

Every part of the cemetery has been carefully designed, from the landscape to the smallest details inside the chapels.

At Skogskyrkogården, the graves are modest and uniform in size, reflecting the belief that all individuals are equal in death. Photo: Mattias Ek.

This search and map service assists you in locating graves within the cemetery. In Swedish only.

Before and after a funeral, there are several practical things to consider.

Stop by for coffee, browse the shop and explore the exhibition.

Book an art, culture and architecture walk through the landscape.

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