The Swedish Parliament

The Swedish Parliament

The Stockholm audio-guided tour leads you before the Swedish Parliament, the Riksdag, the democratic heart of the country. Occupying almost on its own the islet of Helgeandsholmen, between the old town and the centre, it is one of the major institutions of the capital.

The Riksdag

Several projects considered transforming the islet into a park, but it was finally the seat of Parliament and that of the central bank that settled there from 1905. In the 1980s, the bank's move allowed the parliamentary institution to expand, by recovering the western plot. The Riksdag is the unicameral parliament of the kingdom of Sweden.

What there is to see

The parliamentary complex combines an old part, in a neoclassical and Baroque style, and a more recent part. The galleries of the chamber are open to the public when the House is sitting, and guided tours allow you to discover the interior. The building, by the water, also offers fine views over Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace.

Practical information

The Swedish Parliament is on the islet of Helgeandsholmen, in the centre of Stockholm. The facade can be seen freely from the bridges and quays. Interior access is on guided tours or to attend public sittings, according to variable hours and parliamentary activity; it is best to check in advance.

What is the Riksdag ?

It is the unicameral parliament of the kingdom of Sweden, located on the islet of Helgeandsholmen since 1905.

Can the Swedish Parliament be visited ?

Yes, guided tours are offered and the galleries are open to the public when the House is sitting, according to variable hours.