The London Horror Walk

Hear about Stockholm's bloodbath

The walk begins at Stortorget, where one of Sweden's most talked-about historical events took place in 1520. Hear about Stockholm's carnage and discover how the city's history has been marked by power struggles, executions and violence.

Visit the alley where the executioner lived

Join us to the historic alley Helvetet, where Stockholm's executioner once lived. Here you get a glimpse into a time when public executions were part of society and the executioner held a special, often feared position.

Meet the Undead of Swedish Folktron**

What was an myrtle and why were people so afraid of it? Hear about beliefs about undead children, restless souls, and other supernatural entities that people once thought could harm the living.

Discover how to protect oneself from evil powers

During the Viking Age and the Middle Ages, there were many notions of how supernatural forces could affect people's lives. The guide tells about ancient methods of protection and how people tried to keep diseases, evil entities and death at a distance.

Explore the Dark Alleyways of the Old Town

Experience another side of Stockholm's oldest district. The walk moves through the Old Town and along the waterfront, where historical sites become starting points for tales of horror, superstition and people's everyday life.

What do you get to experience during the ghost walk?

The walk begins at the Nobel Museum's staircase in Stortorget, in the middle of the Old Town. Here you will hear about the Stockholm carnage and the dramatic events that unfolded in the square in November 1520.

But it's not just real historical events that take center stage. The guide also tells about how people used to relate to death and what beliefs existed around the human body after death.

The walk continues through the alleys of the Old Town, including to Hell, where the executioner lived. It will be a glimpse into a time when executions, punishments and religious beliefs had a far greater place in people's everyday lives.

When the dead got no fun

An important part of the walk deals with Swedish folk beliefs and the entities that people in the Viking Age and the Middle Ages believed could move between the world of the living and the dead.

Among other things, you will hear about the myrtle, a creature that, according to popular belief, was an undead child. In the legends, the ant could move under the ground and seek out living people.

Even fairies and other supernatural entities appear in the stories. In the past, fog, darkness and unfamiliar sounds could be associated with forces that were considered dangerous to get close to.

How did one protect oneself from the supernatural?

Today, we regard many of these stories as fairy tales and folk beliefs. But for people who lived several hundred years ago, they could be an important part of how to explain illnesses, accidents and sudden deaths.

During the trek, you will learn more about the methods and rituals that people believed could protect them from dangerous entities and prevent the dead from returning.

It is precisely the mixture of real history and older performances that makes the trek different. You get to hear not only what happened in Stockholm, but also a picture of how the people who lived here were able to perceive the world around them.

A ghost walk for those who like history and mystery

This ghost walk is suitable for those who want to discover the Old Town in a different way than during a traditional sightseeing walk.

The stories mix historical events with terrifying tales and notions of the supernatural. You don't need to know anything about Swedish history to follow along.

The hike can also be a different activity together with friends, family or someone who shares your interest in mysteries and dark history.

The tour is held by an authorized Stockholm guide who specializes in the past Stockholm

Authorized guide means that you have higher demands on storytelling, service and experience.