Riddarholmen Church

Riddarholmen Church holds a special place among Stockholm’s many red-brick landmarks. Dating back to the 13th century, it’s one of the city’s oldest monuments, and the only remaining medieval church still standing in the capital. This was also the final resting place for Sweden’s kings and queens until 1922, when the royal family changed tradition. 17 royal tombs remain here, tucked within the choir and the church’s three chapels. Among the notable figures buried here are Gustavus Adolphus and Charles XIV John, a former Marshal of the French Empire who became King of Sweden in 1818. Riddarholmen Church is only open from May to September—so time your visit accordingly! If you decide to cross the bridge and take a closer look, you’ll arrive at a square lined with several aristocratic palaces, remnants of Riddarholmen’s golden age.