Memorial Sites in Sweden
Places of remembrance for the Holocaust and its victims – such as the Sveriges museum om Förintelsen in Stockholm – and for Sweden’s state of readiness during World War II, such as the Beredskapsmuseet in Skåne.
Stockholm County (2)
Gävleborg County (1)
Gotland County (1)
Jämtland County (1)
Värmland County (1)
Västernorrland County (1)
Memorial Sites in Sweden: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 7 memorial sites in Sweden, spread across 6 counties and 6 towns and cities. Most of them are in Stockholm County (2), Gävleborg County (1), and Gotland County (1).
At the city level, Stockholm (2), Gävle (1), and Hotagen (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs SEK 90 at the median, and the middle half charge between SEK 65 and SEK 90.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 2 offer dedicated programs for families, and 1 has a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Sweden
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Sweden?
Our directory currently lists 7 memorial sites in Sweden across 6 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Sweden?
Some of the best known are Riddarholmskyrkan, Sveriges museum om Förintelsen, Sveriges Fängelsemuseum, Häxmuseet, and Lärbro krigssjukhusmuseum.
Which memorial sites in Sweden are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Häxmuseet.
Which memorial sites in Sweden are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Sveriges museum om Förintelsen and Beredskapsmuseet. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Sweden?
A regular adult ticket costs SEK 90 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 50 to SEK 150. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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