Norra begravningsplatsen, Cemetery in Solna Municipality, Sweden
Norra begravningsplatsen is a large cemetery in Solna Municipality within the Stockholm metropolitan area, spanning 62 hectares with organized sections and pathways. The grounds contain approximately 33,000 graves arranged in distinct burial areas that serve different communities.
The cemetery opened on June 9, 1827 and expanded over time to accommodate different communities, with Catholic grounds added in 1847 and Jewish burial sections established in 1857. This gradual expansion allowed it to meet the changing religious and cultural needs of Stockholm.
The cemetery is a memorial ground for notable figures such as Nobel Prize founder Alfred Nobel, actress Ingrid Bergman, and writer August Strindberg. It also contains separate sections for people of different faiths and backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of those buried here.
The cemetery is accessible by public transportation, with nearby stops at Haga norra, Linvävartorpet, and Solna station. Well-maintained pathways make it easy to navigate, though comfortable shoes are recommended given the size of the grounds.
The grounds feature a notable collection of around 800 documented gravestones and sculptures created by renowned artists including Carl Milles and Eva Eldh. These artworks turn many burial sites into small artistic installations that visitors can discover while walking through the cemetery.
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