Sigtuna

Sweden's oldest town, with church ruins and a pretty main street by Lake Mälaren.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Sigtuna

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk Stora Gatan, Sweden's oldest main street, and its tiny wooden town hall.
  2. AfternoonSee the medieval church ruins and the many Viking rune stones scattered around town.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the waterfront by Lake Mälaren as the sun sets.

Day 2

Take the summer boat to Skokloster Castle, or visit Uppsala.

What to eat

A fika with a cinnamon bun in one of the old wooden cafés.

Local tips

Make the most of Sigtuna

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. Summer weekends are livelier.

Best photo spot

The ruins of the medieval stone churches, and the little wooden town hall.

Getting there

Trains run to Märsta, then a bus, about an hour from Stockholm.

Don't miss nearby

Uppsala and Arlanda airport, both close by.

Good to know

Look for the runestones around the town; Sigtuna has more than almost anywhere else. The lakeside path is lovely in the evening.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Sigtuna

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Plan your visit

Getting to Sigtuna

Getting there

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySweden

Questions

Sigtuna: good to know

Is Sigtuna worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. Sweden's oldest town, with church ruins and a pretty main street by Lake Mälaren.

How many days do you need in Sigtuna?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Sigtuna?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. Summer weekends are livelier.

How do you get to Sigtuna?

The nearest airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), about 12 km away. Trains run to Märsta, then a bus, about an hour from Stockholm.

What is there to see near Sigtuna?

Nearby hidden places include Uppsala (27 km), Stockholm (37 km) and Nuuksio National Park (385 km).

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