Skogskyrkogården (The Woodland Cemetery) in Enskede in southern Stockholm was created between 1917 and 1940 by architects Gunnar Asplund and Sigurd Lewerentz. On a hillside overgrown with pine trees, they shaped a sacred land­scape with several small chapels integrated into their natural surroundings. The architects designed the whole site, from the landscape down to the smallest lamp. The design is shaped around the experience of mourners, with a focus on the landscape and the capacity of nature to reconcile mourners with their grief.

Today Skogskyrkogården is one of Sweden’s biggest cemeteries, with around 100,000 graves. It includes an operating crematorium, five funeral chapels and an outdoor ceremony site. Every year more than 2,000 funeral ceremo­nies are held at Skogskyrkogården.

Visit at any timeThe main entrance is always open. The other entrances are open to pedestrians and cyclists 24 hours a day. Please show great consideration for any funeral ceremonies and burials in progress. The five funeral chapels are only accessible for ceremonies and by guided tour.

Getting hereTake the metro green line in the direction of Farsta strand and get off at Skogs­kyrkogården station. At weekends, bus 183 departs from here for boarding and disembarkation at Skogskyrkogården.

Visitors CenterExhibition, information, shop and café. Information on opening hours can be found on our website: skogskyrkogarden.stockholm.se Tel.: +46 (0)8­508 317 30

Audio guide and Wi-FiIf you want to get more from your visit, we recommend our audio guide for mobiles. The audio guide is free and tells you about the history, the site and the buildings. You can listen in a web browser or using an app. With the app you can download the guide prior to your visit. Free Wi­Fi is also available in and around the visitors center; no password is needed. You can find more information on our website: skogskyrkogarden.stockholm.se

Guided toursIn summer, art, culture and architecture tours of Skogskyrkogården take place, with visits to some of its five chapels. You can find tickets on our website: skogskyrkogarden.stockholm.se

Guided group toursYou can book an individual tour with an authorised guide for Skogskyrkogården at any time of year in order to view inside all the buildings. These tours are available in a number of languages and with different themes.E­mail: book.citymuseum@stockholm.se Tel.: +46 (0)8­508 316 20

Gravestones and burialsThe Cemeteries Administration can answer all your questions. E­mail: kyrkogardsforvaltningen@stockholm.se Tel.: +46 (0)8­508 301 00 Find a grave: hittagraven.se

WORLD HERITAGE SITESKOGSKYRKOGÅRDEN

Skogskyrkogården is considered to be one of the most important modern architectural creations. Its Nordic landscape and unique architecture have influenced the design of cemeteries throughout the world, and it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994.

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A world heritage site is a cultural or natural landmark considered to be of out­standing universal value to humanity. Sites on the prestigious world heritage list are guaranteed protection and preservation for posterity.The world heritage list is maintained by the UN organisation UNESCO.

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