Stockholm Ghost Walk with Sweden History Tours
Difficulty
easy
Duration
90 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels — primarily walking on flat but uneven terrain.
Overview
Step off Stockholm’s beaten path and into a 90-minute journey through dark folklore and chilling history. Sweden History Tours' Ghost Walk reveals the city’s eerie legends and medieval secrets hidden in shadowed alleyways.
Ghost Walk - Stockholm Horror History and Dark Folklore Walk, 90min
All ages • explore the Swedish folklore
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About This Adventure
Embark on a chilling 90-minute journey through Stockholm's dark folklore and medieval history. Discover the haunting tales of lost souls, undead creatures, and the pestilence outbreak of 1709-1712. Wander through eerie alleyways and beautiful nature, uncovering ancient beliefs and ghostly legends that will leave you spellbound.
Duration
90 minutes
About
Do you know that the elves coming with the mist are lost souls, forever wandering the earth, trying to trick you and your eternal soul into damnation? Explore the dark Swedish folklore on this special themed city walk. Explore the medieval and Viking Age undead in a dark Stockholm city walk. Explore the pestilence outbreak in 1709-1712 and the dark Swedish folklore creatures around us out to hurt us.
We'll explore the use of the bodies of the dead and the life-giving blood abruptly come to an end at the execution blocks. We'll explore Hell, the ally in Stockholm where the executioner lived, and among the allies and streets of Old Town you'll hear about the folklore believes of water creatures like Näcken, bäckahästen (simular to the kelpie), the sea-rå out to drown and the shiprå to protect she ships of the harbour. We'll also explore the protections from the dveil, of the doors and hear about the Myrling. A Swedish undead folklore vaesen of a undead child creeping after strangers under the ground you're walking on wanting to hurt.
You'll discover that, and much more, as we dive into the Viking and Medieval believes of the dangerous undead. Explore the fool-proof sure methods of stopping them spreading diseases and death.
You will walk with meme true the beautiful Swedish nature in Vallentuna, situated 40min by public transportation outside of Stockholm city, exploring the myths and folklore believe of past Swedes.
On this walk you will hear about the undead and many other folklore creatures as well as the pestilence outbreak during 1709-1712 and the gallows and magic around that place of death. Welcome to a very different ghost walk... can also be done as a virtual tour.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Meeting point: Slottsbacken Obelisk
Places we visit: The many alleyways of Stockholm's Old Town, Vallentuna
Adventure Tips
Wear Comfortable Footwear
Expect to walk on uneven cobblestone streets and forest paths for 90 minutes.
Bring a Warm Layer
Even summer evenings can be cool in Stockholm’s Old Town and nearby Vallentuna.
Arrive Early
The meeting point at Slottsbacken Obelisk can be busy—plan to arrive 10 minutes ahead.
Use Public Transport
Vallentuna is about 40 minutes by public transit from Stockholm, making the walk accessible.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Common blackbird
- European red squirrel
History
This tour highlights Stockholm’s 1709-1712 pestilence outbreak and the medieval rituals used to combat death and disease.
Conservation
Sweden History Tours advocates respecting historic sites and natural areas by minimizing footprint and following local guidelines.
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Adventure Hotspots in Stockholm
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Supportive shoes handle cobblestones and natural trails with ease.
Warm Jacket or Layer
Keeps you warm during chillier evening segments of the walk.
fall specific
Flashlight or Phone Light
Useful if the tour extends into dusk or low-light alleyways.
fall specific
Insect Repellent
Protects against mosquitoes in the natural areas near Vallentuna.
summer specific