Stora Gatan

Main street Sigtuna, Stockholm County, Sweden

What to expect

Sigtuna is a city with a rich history, founded in 970 CE by King Erik Segersäll, making it Sweden's first city. The city has a lot to offer, including Sigtuna's Museum, which features the history of the city, including its founding and development over time. Visitors can also explore Sigtuna's City Hall, which is Sweden's smallest city hall, and walk through Sweden's oldest pedestrian street, Stora Gatan, which still has the same path it had in 970 CE. The city is also home to many runestones, with over 170 in the municipality, and visitors can get a map to locate them at the Sigtuna Tourism Office. The city's main square, Stora torget, has been located at the same spot since the 1600s and has witnessed the passing of time over the city. Sigtuna is a popular destination for escaping the urban tumult of Stockholm and getting close to nature and Swedish folklore

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Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden

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

Activities: We walked on this street, saw the colorful houses, the flowers, and the shops

Highlights: We enjoyed the charm of the street and the shops ✨