See & Do

Sweden’s first town is well worth a visit. You can always find something fun or interesting to do in Sigtuna. Here are plenty of activities for all ages, all year around.

 

 

Sigtuna is Sweden’s first town and holds a thousand years of memories and stories. The town was founded by Erik the Victorious 980 A.D. Traces of the past are visible in every corner and no place on earth has as many runestones. Castles, churches, ruins, runestones and other remnants of the Vikings, as well as an old crofter’s homestead, are all within a close distance. We also have the smallest town hall and the largest airport in Sweden.

 

The street plan of Sigtuna is largely the same as a thousand years ago. When you walk on Stora gatan, you walk three meters above the original main street. The first coin in Sweden was minted in Sigtuna and the Sigtuna princess Ingegerd, our first female saint, was born here.

 

Adventure golf is a fun way to acquaint yourself with Sigtuna. The 12-hole course is situated at the beautiful walk along the lakefront. Each hole represents a historic place or building from Sigtuna’s past, and you will get a history lesson and a fun golf experience at the same time. It is suitable for both children and adults.

 

In the vicinity there are five fantastic castles to explore. Each offers a unique historic atmosphere and is situated in beautiful landscape settings. Visiting the castles is a pleasant outing for both the history enthusiast and for those looking for a fine day in the scenic countryside.

 

Book a guided tour or discover the area on your own, for example with the help of our walking map or the pamphlet ‘A Rune Stone Walk in Sigtuna’.

You can download your own copy of the Sigtunaguide in pdf-format here. Also useful is the Sigtuna walking map, which you can find here. 

Attractions in Sigtuna

Sigtuna Town Hall

SIGTUNA Sigtuna Town Hall is probably the smallest town hall in Sweden, perhaps even in Europe. It was designed in the 1740s by mayor Erik Kijhlman and inaugurated in 1744. Due to limited resources, materials from the old town hall were reused and the rest of the materials were sourced from the inhabitants.

Sigtuna Museum

SIGTUNA Welcome to Sweden’s first town to take part of stories of seal hunters, Vikings, ruins and flight towers. Sigtuna Stories is an exhibition that tells about the people of the Sigtuna Municipality from the Stone Age to the present.

Mariakyrkan (St. Mary's Church)

Sigtuna Mariakyrkan (St. Mary's Church) was built as a convent church the middle of the 13th century by the Dominican Order. It is the oldest building still in use in Sigtuna and the walls, pillars and roof of the church look much the same as they did then.

Klockbacken

SIGTUNA Klockbacken (“the bell hill”) is a hilly park in central Sigtuna town and a perfect place for someone who wants to enjoy nature, but not walk too far. You will find a wide view to the south, several beautiful walking paths and a popular barbeque area.

Steninge Castle

MÄRSTA Steninge Castle was inaugurated in 1705 and designed by the famous architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, who also designed the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The exquisite buildings are surrounded by a spacious garden.

Skokloster Castle

SKOKLOSTER Skokloster Castle is one of the most beautiful Baroque castles in the world, situated in lovely surroundings on the shore of Lake Mälaren. The castle was built between 1654 and 1676 for Count Carl Gustaf Wrangel, during Sweden’s period as a Great Power in the 17th century.

Rosersberg Palace

ROSERSBERG One of Sweden’s ten royal palaces are situated in Rosersberg. Rosersberg Palace is the best kept secret among Sweden’s royal castles. Here time has stood still. The Oxenstierna family built the castle in the 1630s and the famous architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger helped them transform the buildi

Wenngarn Castle

SIGTUNA Sweden’s oldest letter still in existence is from 1164 and is about the Wenngarn area. Through the centuries various influential people have lived at and ruled Wenngarn, from the House of Vasa, statesmen, knights and privy councillors.

Skånelaholm Manor House

ROSERSBERG The romantic castle is situated in an old cultural landscape at the beautiful surroundings of Lake Fysingen. Skånelaholm was built by the president of the Court of Appeal Andreas Gyldenklou about 1639–1643 in German-Dutch late Renaissance style.

S:t Olof's Church Ruin

SIGTUNA The construction of St. Olaf’s church probably began in the first half of the 12th century. The remains have been the subject of several smaller scientific excavations in the 2000s. The excavations found that the church remnants of today rest on an older building – perhaps the oldest stone church.

S:t Per´s church ruin

SIGTUNA Sigtuna was founded to be the first Christian town in Sweden – the centre of the new religion. During the Middle Ages, as many as seven large stone churches were erected by merchant guilds and wealthy townspeople. Today, the ruins of three remain: St. Peter’s, St. Lawrence’s, and St. Olaf’s.

St. Lawrence Church ruin

Sigtuna Sigtuna was founded to be the first Christian town in Sweden – the centre of the new religion. During the Middle Ages, as many as seven large stone churches were erected by merchant guilds and wealthy townspeople. Today, the ruins of three remain: St. Peter’s, St. Lawrence’s, and St. Olaf’s.

City tours in Sigtuna town

SIGTUNA Join a guided tour through the history of Sigtuna. Find out how the city was founded, why so many churches were built, and about the mayor that brought the city back to life in the 1600 century, among many other things.