This week I visited the Woodland Cemetery (Skogskyrkogården), a UNESCO World Heritage Site here in Stockholm. Some of the main features include a large wooden cross, a crematorium and of course all the large trees and thousands of graves.
The Cemetery is a really pretty, special place to visit. While some would think it strange to visit a graveyard, I found it very peaceful to walk around, and it is a popular tourist destination. The trees and the snow make it a beautiful and moving location in the winter, but I am looking forward to going back in the Spring when it will be bright and green.
It's situated right beside a metro station, only about 15 mins from the centre of the city. It's open all the time and free, but funerals are held there regularly. Here's the website: http://www.skogskyrkogarden.se/en/index.php
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