Timeline
13:00
Pick up a coffee and a pastry at the café just inside the Karolinska Hospital entrance. It is a calm start before heading into the cemetery grounds.
13:13
Walk into Norra Begravningsplatsen. Stroll past the graves of Ingrid Bergman and August Strindberg. The late afternoon light is soft here, perfect for quiet reflection.
13:40
Head up to Lindhagens kulle, the Minneslund memorial hill. It is a short walk from the main paths. Stand here to take in the view over the cemetery and the city beyond.
13:55
Finish your walk with a warm drink at Café Erik Jorpes nearby. It is a good place to rest your legs and review the afternoon.
Local tip
The cemetery is large. Stick to the main paths near Lindhagens kulle for the most accessible experience. Café Erik Jorpes is open until 15:00, so plan to arrive before then if you want a drink there.
Check before you go
- Café Erik Jorpes closes at 15:00.
- Bistro Amica closes at 18:00 on weekdays.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stockholm (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).