Skogskyrkogården
Stockholm, Sweden UNESCO World Heritage Site
Skogskyrkogården is a cemetery in Stockholm that is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed by architect Gunnar Asplund, the site features Nordic Classicism and functionalism styles.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from June to August, when daily highs reach between 19 °C and 20 °C. These months also see the highest amount of rainfall, with about 12 rainy days in July and August. In contrast, the winter months of January and February have highs of 0 °C and the lowest temperatures.
Skogskyrkogården is located 6 km from the capital, Stockholm. Travelers can reach the area via Stockholm-Bromma Airport, which is 13 km away, or Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, which is 43 km away. While visiting this site, you can also see nearby attractions such as Skansen, Tre Kronor, Storkyrkan, the Vasa Museum, and Stockholm Palace, all of which are within approximately 6 km of the cemetery.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -5 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 43 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 58 | 69 | 68 | 56 | 59 | 57 | 55 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
