This cemetery is one of the three World Heritage sites in the Stockholm area (the other ones are…read moreDrottningholm Palace and Birka). The site is well-known for its amazing architecture and landscaping. During All Saints many Stockholmers go there to pay respects to and remeber the family and friends lost while lighting a candle. This evening the cemetery is lit up by candles by graves and in the memorial park. Many of the sites have a special meaning particularly in the meditation/elm grove where the steps up are describing how grief is getting easier as time goes (and you climb higher). One of the more famous people buried here is the actor Greta Garbo. She's buried in the block 12A 1. To find her resting place, find Skogskapellet. On its south side, find the gate in the wall and walk south. Cross a path, and continue south.

We decided to visit this cemetery as not only is it a UNESCO site, but it's quite an unusual…read moreattraction. As a seasoned traveller, I have been to old towns, palaces, and castles excessively, but how often are cemeteries listed as UNESCO sites?! Therefore, this was definitely somewhere that I needed to visit and it was one of the highlights of my day! The cemetery is recognised as combining architecture and nature to capture the experience of mourning. This concept hit home as we walked down a straight path flanked by towering trees that blocked out the light. I felt that I was slowly moving down a dark path without a light at the end of the tunnel, which I imagine is one of the many stages of grief. At the same time, the cemetery also included other aspects like wide views of graves that gave a collective feeling to the cemetery or hills overlooking the plots that provided a perspective on the wider picture. We found ourselves talking about where we would like to be buried and our own lives throughout the experience. This is hands down one of the most beautiful cemeteries that I have had the experience of visiting. We visited in December (off-season) and had the place primarily to ourselves. I strongly feel that this is something to be experienced individually or with a partner as we would not have enjoyed it as much if it was packed. Anyone visiting Stockholm should make time to visit this amazing site. It really puts the rest of the trip into perspective and easily captures the beauty that is Scandinavia!!