Skogskyrkogården

Skogskyrkogården is a cemetery built within a forested landscape in Stockholm, where pine trees, granite structures, and carefully planned paths define the grounds. The site spreads across a large area with natural slopes and clearings throughout the woodland.

The site began as an old gravel quarry that architects Gunnar Asplund and Sigurd Lewerentz redesigned in the early 20th century. It opened in 1920 and became a model for modern cemetery design across Northern Europe.

The cemetery embodies Swedish design values by merging natural pine forests with constructed elements, creating spaces where people naturally feel moved to pause and reflect.

The grounds are easily reached on foot and connect directly to Stockholm's public transit through the Skogskyrkogården metro station. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the terrain features natural slopes and wooded pathways.

The former gravel quarries were incorporated into the design and now create different elevation levels that give the grounds depth and structure. These natural contours shape distinct zones offering varying degrees of seclusion and atmosphere.

Location: Stockholm

Inception: 1915

Architects: Gunnar Asplund

Architectural style: Nordic Classicism, functionalism

Website: http://skogskyrkogarden.stockholm.se

GPS coordinates: 59.27556,18.09944

Latest update: December 21, 2025 16:58