Visiting

Visitors are always welcome to experience the tranquility and beauty of the cemetery's landscape.

Skogskyrkogården is open for self-guided visits at any time. The main entrance gates remain open 24/7 for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Woodland Crematorium is closed

The Woodland Crematorium with the chapels of Faith, Hope, and the Holy Cross is undergoing a comprehensive renovation. The area surrounding the Woodland Crematorium is also affected. The project is expected to be completed in the second half of 2027.

Renovation of the Woodland Crematorium and the three chapels

Visitor guide

A complimentary visitor guide, including a map of Skogskyrkogården, is available at the main entrance.

Map of Skogskyrkogården

Public tours

Why is the key inserted into the eye of a skull to open the Woodland Chapel? What is the significance of the design of the Path of Seven Wells? What inspired the chapel’s beautiful floor?

Join a guided tour of Skogskyrkogården to discover the answers to these questions and more. The tours are primarily available during the summer months.

Calendar

Private tours

Arrange a private tour with one of our authorized Skogskyrkogården guides.

Group booking

Visit the chapels with our guides

You can visit one or two chapels during evenings and weekends. The chapels are included in our public guided tours. You can also book a private guided tour.

View the chapels online

Explore 360-degree panoramic views of all the chapels online by visiting their respective pages:

Explore Skogskyrkogården

Skogskyrkogården is our common place

Skogskyrkogården aims to provide a meaningful experience for all. It is a place to share in its beauty and tranquility, reflecting on life and death. It invites you to simply exist, whether alone or with others.

For those attending funerals, grieving, or visiting graves, Skogskyrkogården holds significant importance. As a visitor, please show consideration by:

Showing respect for grieving visitors, as they require peace and quiet
Maintaining a respectful distance from chapels during ongoing funerals
Keeping a respectful distance from individuals gathered for graveside ceremonies
Remembering that chapels are open only for ceremonies and guided tours organized by the City Museum; please do not enter unless part of these activities.
Leashed dogs are welcome; however, please remember that Skogskyrkogården is not a dog park.
Personal photography is permitted, provided it does not disturb mourners, ceremonies, or burials. Permission is required for any other photography or filming.

Permission for photography and filming, Contact