Stockholm is rich with culture and history, and Birger Jarls cenotaph is no exception. While it isn’t the actual grave of Stockholm’s founder, it symbolizes him and his legacy well. It’s a powerful location to be at, especially during summertime. The quiet whisking of the winds coming in from the river makes me ponder somberly about the past.

Nice Place for tourist attractions with nice views

Oh the stories I could tell about Jarls

Birger Jarl wasyhe founder of Stockholm. You will find this tomb behind the city hall

Goldig!

Cool

Beautiful place to visit.

Stockholm City Hall boasts rich symbolism tied to the city's early history, particularly focusing on its founder, Earl Birger. Architect Ragnar Östberg envisioned a monumental sarcophagus honoring Birger that dominates Birgerskansen at the town hall's eastern base. The final design features a gilded lead sarcophagus with a reclining Birgerjarl in knightly armor, symbolically pointing towards Stockholm and Riddarholmen. Sculptor Gustaf Sandberg crafted this structure in the early 1920s. Additionally, a fictitious grave cow is found beneath Birger Jarl's cenotaph, though both the graves and the sarcophagus remain empty. Varnhem's church council's refusal led to the cenotaph, which now stands as a symbolic monument within the City Hall. Stone slabs and granite details adorn the fictitious chancel.

Loved this place, good place to rest and enjoy mesmerizing view

Nice place to visit besid the City hall building

Awesome place to visit. Nice view in every season.

Located in the city hall.

Schöne Aussicht, kann man mal kurz hingehen.