Sigtuna

Town Sigtuna, Stockholm County, Sweden
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What to expect

Sigtuna is Sweden's oldest town, founded in AD 980 by Erik the Victorious. It is located on the shores of Lake Mälaren and features a well-preserved main street, Stora Gatan, which has remained largely unchanged for over a thousand years. The town is rich in history and culture, with many runestones, churches, and ruins to explore. Visitors can walk along the cobblestone streets, visit the Sigtuna Museum, and see the town's many historical landmarks, including St. Mary's Church, St. Olof Church, and Rosersberg Palace. The surrounding area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and swimming, as well as nature reserves to discover. With its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, Sigtuna is a great destination for families to visit and explore

Plan your family visit to the Sigtuna with these blog insights 👇

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STOCKHOLM with family, in winter

STOCKHOLM with family, in winter
This family's experience:

Activities: We went on a treasure hunt in Sigtuna, the town of runestones. The tourist office gave us a map in French for the kids to do a treasure hunt

Highlights: The kids loved the treasure hunt. It was great to see so many runestones. It was a great way to explore the town ✨

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Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden

Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited this city, the oldest one in Sweden, and discovered its history, walked on the main street, Stora Gatan, and saw the ruins of Saint-Olaf Church

Highlights: We enjoyed the charm of the city, the colors of the houses, the flowers, the shops, and the lake promenade ✨