Riddarholm Church (Riddarholmskyrkan)

Overview

Riddarholm Church (Riddarholmskyrkan) is a historic church located on the island of Riddarholmen in central Stockholm. It is the final resting place of most of Sweden's kings and queens from the 17th to 19th centuries.

It serves as the burial site for Swedish monarchs and is a significant example of Swedish medieval architecture.

Church Museum Historical Site

Location

Address

Birger Jarls Torg 2, Stockholm

Neighborhood: Gamla Stan

Coordinates

59.325600, 18.072300

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

tuesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

wednesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Admission

Adults

120 SEK

Children

Free

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

May-September

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

30 minutes

Recommended

1 hour

Full Experience

2 hours

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• flowers
• gardens

summer

warm

• extended hours

autumn

cool

• fall colors

winter

cold

• holiday lights

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book ahead
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water tickets

seasonal

jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: low

• stairs

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

SEK

Typical Costs

entry 120 SEK

parking 50 SEK

food 100 SEK

souvenirs 150 SEK

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• 1 week
• official website
• 48 hours
• available

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Official App

Size: 50 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Arlanda Airport

Distance: 42 km

Travel Time: 40 minutes

taxi

500 SEK 40 min

public_transport

150 SEK 45 min

From City Center

Distance: 5 km

metro

30 SEK 10 min

bus

25 SEK 15 min

taxi

150 SEK 10 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance

Historical Significance: Important events happened here

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning
Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Hej

thank_you Tack

where_is Var är

how_much Hur mycket

beautiful Vacker

ticket Biljetten

Guide Languages: English, Spanish, French

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

#travel #history

Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas

prohibited areas interior

flash photography not allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Stockholm Palace

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Palace

Riddarholmen Park

Distance: 200m

Walking: 3 min

Type: Park

Reviews

4.3

Based on 500 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great views"

Contact Information

+46 8 402 61 00

info@riddarholmskyrkan.se

www.riddarholmskyrkan.se

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