Storkyrkan - Stockholm Cathedral

This medieval monolith is the oldest church in Stockholm and towers over the gorgeous old town.

Step inside Storkyrkan - Stockholm Cathedral with Go City®

• Marvel at the striking gothic and French baroque architecture.
• See the famous wooden carving of St. George and the Dragon.
• Audioguide available for an extra fee.
• Your pass gives you access to dozens of other top attractions in Stockholm, so make sure to check them out.

Located in the picturesque medieval Old Town, Storkyrkan Stockholm Cathedral is the mother church in Stockholm and dates back to the 1300s. The Cathedral has been at the heart of religious and political life in Sweden. Events and personalities have left their mark, inside and out, and still do in the form of royal weddings and the opening ceremony of the parliament every autumn.

Storkyrkan - Stockholm Cathedral Highlights

• The wooden statue of St George and the Dragon.
• Vädersolstavlan ("The Sun Dog Painting").
• 17th-century French baroque style pulpit.

Did you know

• The church was officially named the Church of St. Nicholas but now known as Storkyrkan, which means the Big Church.
• The oldest document found to mention the church dates back to 1279.
• King Karl XIV Gustav and Queen Silvia, as well as the Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and her Prince Daniel, got married in this church.

Things to see

The Cathedral is the home for many well-known artifacts as the wooden sculpture St George and the Dragon and the Parhelion painting, amongst a few.

There is also the opportunity to experience other events in the cathedral, like concerts and performances with various artists and music.

Audioguide is also available for 20 SEK.