All historic houses to visit in Sweden

Step into the past at 33 historic houses in Sweden. These preserved homes offer a glimpse into the lives of notable figures and everyday people from different eras.

Are you interested in exploring historic homes? Here are the must-see historic houses in Sweden:

  1. Fågelsjö Gammelgård1

    Fågelsjö Gammelgård

     Fågelsjö
    Fågelsjö Gammelgård, also known as Bortom Åa or the Old Farm of Fågelsjö, is a significant historical site located in Fågelsjö. This village is one of the oldest in a region that was colonized by the Finns in the 17th century. The site offers a unique insight into the history and culture of the region, making it a fascinating destination for tourists interested in history and culture.
  2. Gammelstad Church Town2

    Gammelstad Church Town

     Luleå
    Charming church village with hundreds of falu röd (typical red) wooden houses built around a church to accommodate pilgrims. The village was used to accommodate people visiting the church and allowed them to stay overnight and prepare for the long journey back. Miraculously, it was saved from fire
  3. Fredriksdal - Museer och trädgårdar3

    Fredriksdal - Museer och trädgårdar

     Helsingborg
    Following the strong Nordic tradition, this open-air museum is a real gem. Historical Skåne in miniature.
  4. Old Linköping4

    Old Linköping

     Linköping
    The open-air museum consists of almost hundred buildings dating back to the end of 19th century - an intriguing experience.
  5. Ölands Museum Himmelsberga5

    Ölands Museum Himmelsberga

     Himmelsberga
    The Öland Museum Himmelsberga for Art and Cultural History is a museum located in the quaint town of Himmelsberga on the Swedish Baltic Sea island of Öland. This museum is a significant cultural and historical site that offers visitors a glimpse into the past of this unique region.
  6. Greyfriars Abbey6

    Greyfriars Abbey

     Ystad
    The Greyfriars Abbey, also known as the Abbey in Ystad, is a significant historical site in Ystad, Sweden. This medieval former friary is recognized as one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the country. Its rich history and architectural beauty make it a fascinating destination for those interested in history, architecture, and culture.
  7. The Zorn House7

    The Zorn House

     Mora
    The Zornsamlingarna includes several museums in Mora and its surroundings. These museums house a variety of exhibits, including traditional farmhouse architecture, artworks by Anders Zorn and other artists, and folk textiles from the Dalarna region.
  8. Wira Bruk8

    Wira Bruk

     Wira
    Vira Bruk, located in the village of Österåker in Sweden, is an historic iron works site. This location offers a unique glimpse into the country's industrial past, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about the history of iron production in Sweden.
  9. Royal Armoury9

    Royal Armoury

     Stockholm
    Livrustkammaren, the Royal Armoury, is the oldest museum in all of Sweden and is located in the center of Stockholm. The museum is located in the basement of the Stockholm Palace where all kinds of objects about the military history of Sweden and about the royal family are exhibited. The museum was
  10. Nordic Museum10

    Nordic Museum

     Stockholm
    The Nordic Museum in Stockholm looks like a cathedral, but is in fact a museum with a vast collection of furniture, art and other artefacts connected with the cultural history of Sweden from the early modern period (which began in 1520) to the contemporary period. The museum is located on Djurgården
  11. Dalarnas Museum11

    Dalarnas Museum

     Falun
    Already in the entrance hall, you are greeted by the diversity that Dalarna offers. The bustling street life of Falun outside the window contrasts sharply with the tapestry depicting the moss-covered river of Fulufjället in northern Dalarna. Explore the museum and enjoy the art, from prints to paint
  12. Swedish Army Museum12

    Swedish Army Museum

     Stockholm
    The Swedish Army Museum (Armémuseum) is a museum of military history in Stockholm. The museum is dedicated to Sweden's military history, Sweden's current military neutrality policy and the Swedish Army. The building where the museum is located was built in the 17th century as an arsenal for the prod
  13. Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde13

    Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde

     Stockholm
    The Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde is a museum located on Djurgården in Stockholm. The name is derived from the historical name of the island of Djurgården. Prince Eugen of Sweden discovered the place and later bought the land and had architect Ferdinand Boberg build a new house there. The house later
  14. Hallwyl Museum14

    Hallwyl Museum

     Stockholm
    The Hallwyl Museum (Hallwylska museet) is a Swedish national museum housed in a historic building in central Stockholm. The building, Hallwyl Palace (Hallwylska palatset), was built in 1893-1898 to the design of Isak Gustaf Clason for Count Walther von Hallwyl and his wife Wilhelmina to house the co
  15. Löfstad Palace15

    Löfstad Palace

     Kimstad
    The noble house is preserved intact as it was lived in during the early 20th century, including artworks as well as things of everyday use.
  16. Bunge Museum16

    Bunge Museum

     Fårösund
    The Bunge Museum, situated to the west of Fårösund on the Swedish Baltic Sea island of Gotland, is a cultural-historical museum that primarily exhibits the rural life of the past. However, it also houses a collection of prehistoric objects, offering a glimpse into the island's ancient history.
  17. IKEA Museum17

    IKEA Museum

     Älmhults kommun
    The IKEA Museum, located in Älmhult, southern Sweden, is a unique destination that offers a comprehensive look into the history of the globally renowned Swedish furniture company, IKEA. The museum showcases the journey of the company and its founder, Ingvar Kamprad, through various eras of design, furniture, and interior decoration. It provides a deep insight into the evolution of the company, making it an interesting visit for those interested in design, history, or the IKEA brand itself.
  18. Joe Hill Museum18

    Joe Hill Museum

     Gävle
    The birthplace of Joel Hägglund, migrant worker and a protest singer sentenced for a murder. Until now, many believe that he was innocent.
  19. Brucebo19

    Brucebo

     Brucebo
    Brucebo is an artists' estate located in Själsö, Väskinde on Gotland, Sweden. It was created by the artist couple William Blair Bruce and his wife Carolina Benedicks-Bruce. The estate is a testament to their artistic legacy and is now a nature reserve and an art museum managed by the Brucebo Foundation.
  20. Museum of Gothenburg20

    Museum of Gothenburg

     Gothenburg
    The Museum of Gothenburg is a a cultural history museum housed in the 18th-century East India that was originally built as the Swedish East India Company offices. Museum of Gothenburg features permanent exhibitions, but also organises temporary exhibitions. The permanent exhibitions include: 'Prehis
  21. Royal Treasury - The Royal Palace21

    Royal Treasury - The Royal Palace

     Stockholm
    The Royal Treasury - The Royal Palace is a museum in the cellar vaults under the Rikssalen (The Kingdom Hall) at Stockholm's castle, where Sweden's Regalia and other valuable objects are exhibited to the public. The collection includes the sword of Gustav Vasa and the crown of Eric XIV.
  22. Sven-Harry's Art Museum22

    Sven-Harry's Art Museum

     Stockholm
    Sven-Harry's Art Museum (Sven-Harrys Konstmuseum) is an art museum and art hall in Stockholm that was founded by Sven-Harry Karlsson. The building houses the museum, the art hall, a roof garden, a restaurant, apartments and commercial spaces. The art hall is divided into three large halls, two on th
  23. Royal Coin Cabinet23

    Royal Coin Cabinet

     Stockholm
    The Royal Coin Cabinet (Kungliga Myntkabinettet), also The Swedish Economic Museum (Sveriges ekonomiska museum) is a museum in Stockholm that is devoted to the history of money and economic history. The Royal Coin Cabinet is one of the oldest museums in Sweden, its collections go back to the 1570s.
  24. Strindberg Museum24

    Strindberg Museum

     Stockholm
    The Strindberg Museum (Strindbergsmuseet) is a museum in Stockholm that is dedicated to the Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter August Strindberg. The museum is located in the last dwelling of Strindberg, a house in Stockholm's Norrmalm district. Strindberg moved into the house,
  25. The Royal Stables - The Royal Palace25

    The Royal Stables - The Royal Palace

     Stockholm
    The Royal Stables - The Royal Palace (H.M. Konungens Hovstall) is a stable in Stockholm. The Royal Stables are Swedish cultural heritage with its magnificent carriages, parade uniforms and harnesses. The approximately 50 horse-drawn carriages, sleighs and coaches are kept there, together with the ca
  26. Ebba's House26

    Ebba's House

     Malmö
    Ebba's House is a tiny house with an interior from the 1910s. From the inside, the home still looks exactly as it did when Ebba Olsson and her family moved in at the beginning of the 20th century. Ebba and her mother worked from home making lace and trimmings. After her mother´s death, Ebba lived al
  27. Stockholm City Museum27

    Stockholm City Museum

     Stockholm
    The Stockholm City Museum (Stadsmuseet i Stockholm) is a museum in Stockholm in Sweden that illustrates the history of the Swedish capital from different perspectives. The museum is housed in the former Södra stadshuset on the island of Södermalm. Built between 1664 and 1680, the building has been l
  28. Polismuseet28

    Polismuseet

     Stockholm
    The Police Museum (Polismuseet) is a policing museum in Stockholm that is dedicated to the history of the Swedish Police. The exhibitions are arranged on two floors and show objects of the life of the police through time. One exhibition includes Swedish police uniforms since 1850. Another shows life
  29. Museum Tre Kronor - The Royal Palace29

    Museum Tre Kronor - The Royal Palace

     Stockholm
    Museum Tre Kronor is a museum in Stockholm dedicated to the old castle Tre Kronor and is housed in the Stockholm Palace. The museum is located in the rooms that used to be kitchens in the Tre Kronor Castle and are thus the oldest rooms in the Palace, some dating back to the 14th century. The Museum
  30. The Jewish Museum in Stockholm30

    The Jewish Museum in Stockholm

     Stockholm
    The Jewish Museum is situated in Sweden’s oldest preserved synagogue. The building, located in Själagårdsgatan 19 in the Old Town, tells the story of the first Jews who came to Sweden, how they formed a community, and how they became a part of Swedish society. Stockholm’s earliest Jewish congregatio
  31. Siggebohyttans Bergsmansgard31

    Siggebohyttans Bergsmansgard

     Siggebohyttan
    The main building of Siggebohyttan was constructed in the 1790s by Anders Olsson, a wealthy miner. The structure is unique in its design, being long and narrow, stretching nearly 40 meters in length. The architecture of the building stands out as it differs from the typical style of that era.
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    Sancta Birgitta Klostermuseum

     Vadstena kommun
    This museum draws you not only into the history of the convent, but also tells you the story of life in medieval times.
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    Eda Glasmuseum

     Eda Glasbruk
    Eda Glasmuseum is a museum situated in the town of Eda, in the Värmland region of Sweden. This location is known for its rich history and cultural significance, making it an interesting destination for tourists who are interested in Swedish history and culture.