Celebrate National Day with the Medieval Museum
Date: June
Time: –
Location: Stockholm Cathedral’s courtyard, Trångsund 3, Old Town
Price: Free of charge
Step into the Medieval Booth, join a guided walk, touch and explore historical objects, listen to the Stockholm Cathedral Boys’ Choir, and meet Sketna Gertrud!
Medieval Booth
- 11am—5pm
Curious about medieval Stockholm? Drop by and learn about the time when the Old Town was new! In the Medieval Booth you’ll find medieval-themed shopping, a mini exhibition, and tickets for guided walks.
Short guided walks
- 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm in Swedish
- 2.30pm in English
We explore sites that reveal life in the medieval city, spotting traces still visible in cobblestones and building façades. The tour includes Stortorget’s dark history, the inner courtyard of the parish church, and streets where people have hurried by since the 1200s.
Storkyrkan Boys’ Choir
- 1.15—1.30pm
The choir will process from Själagården to the courtyard of Storkyrkan. The boys’ choir traces its roots back to the late 17th century and regularly performs at concerts in Stockholm, throughout Sweden, and abroad. In the courtyard, they will perform Gregorian hymns under the direction of conductor Gregory Lloyd.
Touch & explore
- 11am—4pm
Try on a suit of armour
Knight Alexander will demonstrate and talk about medieval armour — you’ll get to try on parts of the suit!
Interact with an artifact
Meet our archaeologists and see, touch, and ask about fascinating objects from the past (not only the medieval period).
Play medieval chess
Sit down for a game and travel back in time. Modern rules allowed!
Meet Sketna Gertrud
All day long, you can meet Sketna Gertrud in the courtyard and hear about medieval food and herbs.