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Skogskyrkogården, Stockholm tickets and visitor information

Updated: 5 days ago

Gravestones in a serene cemetery surrounded by tall pine trees. Flowers and greenery cover the ground, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Skogskyrkogården is Stockholm’s UNESCO listed woodland cemetery in Enskede, built around a mix of pine forest, long paths, and landmark chapels. You can visit at any time for a quiet walk, and you can join guided tours in season if you want chapel access and deeper context. Some key areas are also affected by a major renovation from February 2025.


Last updated: 2026


Quick overview and key details


Quick facts for planning

  • Location and area: Enskede, southern Stockholm

  • Best for: architecture lovers, quiet walks, photography with care, reflective visits

  • Typical time needed: 1.5 to 3 hours

  • Booking need: no for self guided visits, yes for many guided tours and events

  • Ticket type: free entry for the cemetery, paid tickets for many tours and events

  • Peak crowd risk: low most of the year, higher on summer weekends

  • Accessibility snapshot: long distances on mixed surfaces, benches exist, step free routes are possible but not every section is easy

Why this is a hidden gem. Skogskyrkogården is world famous in architecture circles, but many first time visitors skip it because it sits outside the inner city. You get a large, calm landscape where you can spread out, even when Stockholm is busy. It also stays an active cemetery, so the mood is respectful and quiet.

Planning context in 2024 and 2025


Tickets, prices, and how to book


What you should book in advance

Entry to Skogskyrkogården is free and the cemetery is open for self guided visits at any time. official visiting page

Many public walks, guided tours, and lectures require a ticket and can sell out in peak season. The City of Stockholm advises booking tickets in advance via the event page, and notes that purchased tickets are not refunded. tickets and terms

If your main goal is to see chapel interiors, plan around a guided tour. The City of Stockholm notes that chapels are open only for ceremonies and guided tours organized by the City Museum. source


Opening hours and best time to visit


How to avoid crowds

Skogskyrkogården is open for self guided visits at any time, with main entrance gates open around the clock for people on foot or by bike. source

Two time tips make a big difference:

  • Go on a weekday morning or late afternoon for the quietest paths

  • In summer, arrive before late morning on weekends if you want calm at the main viewpoints and memorial areas

Important notice for 2025 and 2026The Woodland Crematorium, including the chapels of Faith, Hope, and the Holy Cross, is undergoing a comprehensive renovation that started in February 2025 and is expected to last about two years. This can affect access and the area around it. source


How to get there


Best routes from the city center

The easiest route is by metro. From T Centralen, take the green line toward Farsta strand to Skogskyrkogården station. The City of Stockholm estimates the journey at about 15 minutes. how to get there

From the station, you can enter via Minneslundsvägen. The main entrance is at Sockenvägen 492 and stays open for people walking and cycling. source

If you want to use a café and the introduction room, remember the extra walking time. The Visitors Center sits in the middle of the cemetery and is about a 15 minute walk from the main entrance. source


Rules, accessibility, and security


What you can bring and what you cannot

Skogskyrkogården is an active cemetery. Your visit should stay quiet and respectful.

  • Dogs are allowed on a leash, but it is not a dog park

  • Personal photography is allowed if it does not disturb mourners, ceremonies, or burials

  • Other filming and photography can require permission, and recording commercials or music videos is prohibited

  • Do not enter chapels unless you are attending a ceremony or you are on a guided tour

Sources for rules sourcecontact page

Accessibility notes. You will cover long distances, and surfaces vary. If you need the easiest route, focus on the main paths from the metro station area and the central routes that connect major landmarks.

Visitors Center practical note. The Visitors Center is seasonal and is stated as closed for the season, reopening on May 1. It offers a café, shop, and an introduction room, plus free WiFi in and around the building. Visitors Center information

Expert perspective Annelie Sjöström, communications manager at Skogskyrkogården, sums up the place’s wider value: “This is not only burial site; the rich wildlife here is just as important.” World of Interiors profile


What to do nearby


Easy add-ons for the same day

Skogskyrkogården sits in southern Stockholm, so you can pair it with smaller local stops without crossing town.

  • Gamla Enskede: a low key neighborhood of early twentieth century wooden villas and quiet streets

  • Globen area: modern arena district that is easy to reach on the same metro line changes

  • Nacka nature edge: if you want more forest time, connect to nearby green areas after your visit


FAQ Skogskyrkogården Stockholm tickets


Common questions

Q: Do you need tickets to enter Skogskyrkogården?

A: No. The cemetery is free to enter and open at any time for self guided visits. source


Q: Can you go inside the chapels?

A: Only during ceremonies or on guided tours organized through the official program. source


Q: Is the Visitors Center open year round?

A: No. It is seasonal and is listed as reopening on May 1. source


Q: How long does it take from Stockholm Central by metro?

A: The City of Stockholm estimates about 15 minutes from T Centralen to Skogskyrkogården station on the green line. source


Q: Are there any closures that affect a visit in 2026?

A: A major renovation of the Woodland Crematorium area started in February 2025 and is expected to last about two years, so some areas can be affected. source


Q: Can you take photos?

A: Personal photos are allowed if you do not disturb mourners. Commercial filming and many projects need permission. source source


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