Sigtuna
Sweden's oldest town, founded around AD 980, with wooden houses along its old main street, medieval church ruins and Viking-age runestones.
Sigtuna sits on the shore of Lake Mälaren, about 45 km northwest of Stockholm. It was founded around AD 980 and is considered Sweden's first town. The main street, Stora gatan, is lined with colourful wooden houses, cafés and small shops. The town also has several medieval stone church ruins, numerous Viking-age runestones, and one of the country's smallest town halls. It makes a good half-day trip. From Stockholm Central Station, take a commuter train to Märsta, then bus 570 or 575 for about 15 to 20 minutes. The whole journey takes about an hour. In summer, boat trips are also available.
Opening hours
All day (shops approx. 10:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Uppsala Cathedral & Old Town
- Birka
- Drottningholm Palace
- Haga Park
- Swedish Museum of Natural History
- Stockholm Public Library
- Stockholm City Hall
- Stockholm Metro Art (T-Centralen)