The art and buildings of the Riksdag
The Riksdag buildings bear traces of the changes that have taken place during the history of the Riksdag. Between the various buildings on Helgeandsholmen and in the Old Town of Stockholm there are underground passages, and in rooms, corridors and stairwells there are thousands of works of art.
The Riksdag buildings
Old meets new in the Riksdag buildings on Helgeandsholmen and in the Old Town of Stockholm. Here, politicians and officials work in premises originating in the Middle Ages.
The art in the Riksdag buildings
The Riksdag buildings contain numerous works of art, including paintings, sculptures and tapestries. The art collection belongs to the Swedish population as a whole.
Riksdag buildings for the future
The Riksdag buildings on Helgeandsholmen and in the Old Town of Stockholm are in need of renovation. The plan is to gradually renovate and develop the individual buildings in order to create the best possible conditions for the work of the members and the Riksdag.
The Citizens’ Room
The “Citizens’ Room” is located in the passageway between the East and the West Wing of the Riksdag. Here a number of objects and images are on display that illustrate the importance of the free formation of public opinion for democracy.
The Riksdag Room
The Riksdag Room describes how the role and fundamental tasks of the Riksdag have developed since 1809.
Exhibition at Mynttorget about democracy
The exhibition on the advent of democracy is on display in the Old Town of Stockholm.
The work of art Come as you are!
On Riksplan outside of the Eastern Wing of the Riksdag building, you will find the artwork Come as you are! The work was erected in June 2022 in connection with the Swedish Parliament celebrating 100 years of democracy. The artist’s name is Astrid Göransson and the project is a collaboration between the Swedish Parliament and the National Public Art Council.
The Women’s Room
The entry of women into politics and their subsequent establishment in political life has made our country a much better place.
The room of good deeds
What would our world be without good deeds? In The Ultimate Accolade Room – the room of good deeds, we remember ordinary people who carried out extraordinary deeds.
The room of the Committee on Defence, in the East Wing.
Explore the Riksdag – a virtual guided tour
Join us on an exciting journey through the Riksdag and watch videos on everything from the introduction of universal suffrage to the organisation of the work of the Riksdag. Get a 360° view of the Chamber, the assembly room of the Committee on Finance and other key locations, and take a guided tour behind the scenes of the Riksdag.