Museum of Medieval Stockholm

Area Stockholm museum with medieval artifacts and reconstructed interiors

Situated beneath Stockholm’s Riksplan, the Museum of Medieval Stockholm exposes in-situ medieval street remains, church art and everyday objects; visitors explore the city’s urban development and artifacts from the Middle Ages in central Gamla Stan.

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Museum of Medieval Stockholm
Museum of Medieval Stockholm (Medeltidsmuseet), Stockholm, Sweden
59.3283, 18.0703
Tue-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays (verify locally)
Approx. SEK 60-100 (adult admission; check for discounts and special exhibitions)

How to Get to Museum of Medieval Stockholm #

The Medeltidsmuseet is located on the island of Helgeandsholmen near Stockholm’s Gamla Stan and Parliament; it is a short walk from Gamla Stan metro station or Centralstationen.

Tips for Visiting Museum of Medieval Stockholm #

  • Descend to the museum's reconstructed medieval streets to get a feel for Stockholm's lost urban topography.
  • Go early to avoid school groups that often arrive late morning; the deeper, dimly lit galleries are best appreciated alone.

Best Time to Visit Museum of Medieval Stockholm #

Indoor attraction - visit year-round. Winter months offer the additional pleasure of medieval interiors after a cold Stockholm morning.

Autumn-Spring (indoor focus)
September-May · −5-10°C (winter) to 5-15°C (autumn/spring)
As an indoor museum, it provides a good escape in colder months; weekdays are quieter.

Weather & Climate near Museum of Medieval Stockholm #

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (582 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 26 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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