Sigtuna

Few cities in Stockholm County have a history as closely tied to the emergence of Sweden’s early monarchy as Sigtuna. Set on the northern shore of Lake Mälaren, it was founded in the late 10th century and became an important royal and ecclesiastical centre. King Olof Skötkonung had some of Sweden’s earliest coins minted here, while runestones around the town preserve voices from the Viking Age. Stora gatan follows the medieval town’s main route, passing low wooden houses, shops and the ruins of stone churches. Sigtuna’s compact centre makes its long timeline tangible, from lake trade to Christianisation. Explore nearby locations that provide complementary perspectives on Sigtuna and Lake Mälaren.

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