Dark Folklore Ghost Walk by Sweden History Tours

Stockholm•easy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

1.5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels due to walking on flat city terrain.

Overview

Venture into Stockholm’s shadowy past on a private ghost walk that reveals sinister folklore, medieval undead, and haunting tales of pestilence. Discover the chilling myths that still echo through Old Town’s streets.

Vallentuna, Stockholms län

Private Ghost walk - Stockholm horror history and dark folklore walk

1.5 Hours • All Ages • City walk in Old Town

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Embark on a chilling 1.5-hour private tour through Stockholm's dark Swedish folklore. Encounter medieval undead, learn to fend off ancient curses, and discover the eerie tales of Vaesen. Delve into the haunting history of pestilence and explore the sinister customs that once plagued the city, making for an unforgettable experience.

Duration

1.5 Hours

Explore the dark Swedish Folklore in this private tour. Explore the Swedish ancient myths of Vaesen. Meet the mediveal undead and get to know how to stop them. Experience dark and deadly folklore creatures and dark customs of the past. Explore the darker past of Stockholm in this ghost walk about the pestilence 1709-12. See the ally of the executioner named Hell, meet folklore Vaesen like the myrling or Näcken, the curses the elves blow on you making you sick. And the most terrifying of all; the mediveal and Viking undead crawling up from their grave, eating their shroud to get power and spreading sicknesses and death.

Adventure Tips

Bring comfortable shoes

The tour takes place on historic cobblestones and uneven pavement in Old Town.

Suitable for all ages

While spooky, the tour content is designed to engage and entertain visitors of varied ages.

Book private tours in advance

Private ghost walks are limited in availability; early reservations are recommended, especially in peak tourist seasons.

Dress for weather

Stockholm evenings can be chilly or wet; layered clothing ensures comfort through the 1.5-hour walk.

Local Insights

Wildlife

European jackdaw, often seen perched on rooftops
Urban foxes occasionally spotted near old town edges

History

Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan) dates back to the 13th century and retains much of its medieval street layout, giving an authentic backdrop for folklore and history.

Conservation

Sweden History Tours promotes sustainable tourism by encouraging small group sizes and educating visitors on the cultural heritage that must be preserved amid urban growth.