Historical Tours & Folklore: Stockholm Horror Walk by Sweden History Tours
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Accessible to most visitors; no intense physical activity required.
Overview
Step into Stockholm’s shadowed past with a 2-hour horror history and folklore walk. Discover dark tales, haunted sites, and mythic legends that reveal the city’s eerie secrets.
Stockholm Horror History and Dark Folklore Walk 2 hrs
All Ages
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About This Adventure
Embark on a chilling 90-minute journey through Stockholm's dark folklore, exploring medieval and Viking Age undead tales. Discover the haunting stories of lost souls, pestilence outbreaks, and mythical creatures lurking in the shadows. This unique city walk reveals the eerie history of execution sites and protective folklore, promising an unforgettable experience.
Duration
90 minutes
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.
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 place: Slottsbacken Obelisk, Old Town, Stockholm
Places we visit: The many alleys of Stockholm Old Town, Vallentuna
Adventure Tips
Dress warmly for evening walks
Temperatures can drop after sunset, so wear layers to stay comfortable.
Bring a flashlight
A small flashlight can help you see details and enhance the spooky atmosphere.
Listen closely to stories
Focus on the guide's tales for full effect—you're walking through living history.
Stay with the group
For safety and the best experience, stick close to your group and guide.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Barn owls
- Urban foxes
History
Stockholm’s legends about spirits and myth date back to Viking Age, reflecting a culture highly attuned to supernatural beliefs.
Conservation
The tour promotes awareness of Stockholm’s historic sites, encouraging sustainable tourism and respect for the city’s cultural heritage.
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Recommended Gear
Warm clothing
Layered clothing keeps you comfortable during evening outdoor walking.
winter specific
Comfortable walking shoes
Good shoes are vital for easy navigation along cobblestone streets.
Small backpack
Carry essentials like water, flashlight, and extra layers.
Notebook and pen
Ideal for jotting down interesting facts or legends.