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Film locations in Sweden - 30 locations from films and TV series

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Are you curious to visit filming locations in Sweden, for different films and TV series? Lots of great films are made in our country and there are many beautiful and interesting places to visit for those who are inspired by the world of film or TV series.

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Filming locations in Sweden - for films and TV series

Here we list a wide range of filming locations in Sweden, for various films and TV series. We start in the north of the country and move southwards.

1. Kiruna - Solar storm, Midnight sun and the Abyss

Several films and TV series are set in and around Kiruna. The film Solar storm, based on Åsa Larsson's first novel of the same name, was filmed in Kiruna in 2007. The series also Midnight sun is set in Kiruna and the surrounding mountains, and locations featured in the series include Högalidskolan, Raketskolan, Kiruna Church, Lapporten restaurant in Björkliden and Abisko Mountain Lodge. In addition, the disaster film The abyss about a fictional disaster at the Kiruna mine.

2. Arjeplog - Events at water

Events at water is a Swedish drama series based on Kerstin Ekman's novel of the same name. The series is set around the fictional village of Svartvattnet and has been filmed in and around Arjeplog, including Laisvallby, Märkforsen, Veijenäs, Skeut and Lövnäs.

3. Älvsbyn - The hunters

The hunters consists of two films and a TV series, of which the first film and the TV series were filmed in Älvsbyn municipality. Hotel Storforsen is home to the Raimos Bar pub, which was built especially for the film.

4. Gävle - Black Jack

The film Jack Balck, from 1990, is set in a dance band environment in Hedesunda and around Gävle. In addition to Gävle, the filming locations are Årsunda and Hedesunda.

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5. Sala silver mine - Ground bulkhead

In the TV series Ground bulkhead Detective Inspector Eva Thörnblad returns to her old home town of Silverhöjd. The cave environments in the series are filmed in Sala Silver Mine in Sala, in Västmanland County.

6. Roslagen - The salt marsh crow

The original series We at Saltkråkan, from 1964, was mainly filmed on the islands of Norröra and Söderöra in the Stockholm archipelago. In addition, scenes were filmed in Öregrund and in Käringsund in Eckerö in Åland. The new version, due to premiere in 2025, will be filmed on the islands of Möja, Utö and Svartlöga in the Stockholm archipelago.

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Öregrund in Roslagen

7. Djursholm - Biggest of all

TV series Biggest of all is about a school shooting at 'Djursholms Allmänna Gymnasium', which is the equivalent of Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium in Djursholm. In addition, many scenes were filmed in Croatia.

8. Blackeberg and Vällingby - Let the right person in

The vampire classic Let the right person in is set in the Stockholm suburbs of Blackeberg and Vällingby. However, many outdoor scenes are filmed in Luleå, to get enough snow.

9. Sundbyberg - Quick Cash

Parts of the series Quick cash has been recorded in Sundbyberg. Many scenes take place in the centre of Hallonbergen, and one notable scene takes place on Skogsbacken.

Sundbyberg city centre

10. Solna - Filmstaden Råsunda

Filmstaden Råsunda in Solna is now a cinema, but it used to be Sweden's Hollywood. Over 400 films were shot here, with celebrities such as Ingmar Bergman, Ingrid Bergman and Greta Garbo. Films include Gösta Bergling's Saga (1924), Hets (1944), The Seventh Seal (1957), Pippi Longstocking (1969-1973) and The Glassblower's Children (1998).

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11. Stockholm - Men who hate women

The film Men who hate women, like its sequels, is set in the capital of Sweden Stockholm. There are many famous filming locations in the city, including in Södermalm. For example, you can visit Bellmansgatan 1 (Mikael Blomkvist's apartment) and the restaurant Kvarnen.

Other films and series filmed in Stockholm include The man on the roof (1976) and Mother Goose (2015), with some scenes in Pampas marina.

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Södermalm in Stockholm

12. Saltsjöbaden - Sunny side

Sunny side is a Swedish comedy series set in the villa neighbourhood Solsidan, in Saltsjöbaden in Nacka municipality. Here you can experience the environment that Mickan and Fredde live in.

13. sand harbour - The murders in Sandhamn

The murders in Sandhamn is a drama series based on the books about Sandhamn by Viveca Sten. The TV series is in reality filmed at Sandhamn, including at the Sailing Hotel, Trouville beach and Sandhamn Inn. However, some scenes are filmed in completely different locations, such as Oxdjupet and Södertälje.

14. Farsta and Sätra - Three Crowns

The Swedish classic Three Crowns, from 1994-1998, is set in the fictional villa suburb of Mälarviken. The outdoor environments were filmed in Sätra and Farsta, south of Stockholm. Farstahallen served as a restaurant and sports centre in the series.

15. Stockholm archipelago The archipelago doctor

The Archipelago Doctor is a Swedish television series that premiered in 1997, starring Samuel Fröler and others. The series is filmed on Dalarö, Ornö and Huvudskär in Haninge, Landsort in Nynäshamn, Sandhamn in Värmdö and on Resarö in Vaxholm.

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16. Södertälje - TopDog and People with anxiety

Top Dog is a Swedish TV series from 2020, based on a trilogy of novels by Jens Lapidus, and largely set in Södertälje. Another TV series filmed in Södertälje is the comedy series People with anxiety from 2021.

17. Norrköping - Jana - Labelled for life

Jana - Labelled for life is a Swedish drama-thriller series based on Emelie Schepp's first book about prosecutor Jana Berzelius, which premiered on Prime Video in 2024. Norrköping, with its inland landscape.

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18. Söderköping - Madicken

As early as 1960, Astrid Lindgren wrote the books about the fearless girl Madicken. The films "Madicken på Junibacken" and "Du är inte klok, Madicken" were shot in Söderköping 1978 and 1979. You can find a guide to the Madicken sites here.

Söderköping

19. Göta Canal - Göta Canal

The film Göta Canal from 1981, as well as the sequels from 2006, 2009 and 2022, have been recorded at Göta Canal. Locations for the fourth and latest film include lake village, Norrqvarn, Forsvik and Motala.

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20. Fjällbacka - The Fjällbacka murders and Ronja Rövardotter

The Fjällbacka murders is a Swedish film series based on the books by Camilla Läckberg. Filming has taken place in Fjällbacka and Tanumshede, and sometimes "murder walks" are organised in the wake of the series. In this area you can also check out King's divide, which is the filming location for "Wolf's Claw" (but not the Hellmouth) in Ronja the Robber's Daughter.

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21. Västergötland - The films about Arn

If you want to travel in the Templar Mr Arn Magnusson footsteps, the film is set in Västergötland, and scenes have also been filmed in Scotland and Morocco. Locations associated with the films include Varnhem and Husaby.

Varnhem och Varnhems klosterkyrka
Varnhem Abbey Church

22. Trollhättan - Trollywood

Trollhättan is sometimes called 'Trollywood' because Film i Väst is based here. Since 1997, over 300 feature films have been produced in the area, and the Walk of Fame is located on Storgatan. You can find filming locations from A man called Ove (2015), Jalla! Jalla! (2000), The bodyguards (2001) and The invisible one (2002).

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Walk of Fame in Trollhättan - Helena Bergström at Helena Bergström

23. Ulricehamn - Meadow farm

Meadow farm is a Swedish drama film from 1992, directed by Colin Nutley, which subsequently had two sequels. The films were shot in the Ulricehamn area, where the inspiration comes from the village of Liared.

24th Gothenburg - Johan Falk

In the films about the fictional police Johan Falk it is Gothenburg that features. Filming locations include Victoriapassagen, Nordstan and Ramberget.

Göreborg skeppsbron

25th Gotland - Pippi Longstocking

Pippi Longstocking has been filmed in various locations in Sweden, but several scenes were filmed in picturesque Visby. The house that was used as Villa Villekulla has today been moved and is included as an attraction at Kneippbyns Sommarland.

visby

26. Vimmerby - Emil in Lönneberga and All We Children in Bullerbyn

Emil in Lönneberga and All us children in Bullerbyn are classic films based on Astrid Lindgren's equally classic books. The film's Katthult, where Emil lived, is located in the village of Gibberyd near the town of Rumskulla, about 25 km from Vimmerby. The village was inspired by Sevedstorp, which was also used as a filming location for the 1986 remake. Also don't miss "Småland film village" if you like Astrid Lindgren's films!

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27th Småland - The emigrants

The first version of the The emigrants premiered in 1971, and the film was shot in locations including "Klasatorpet" in Långasjö, outside Emmaboda, in Karl-Oskar and Kristina's home. I Emigrant settlements you can also see other related locations such as Duvemåla and Moshultamåla Gamla skola, where Vilhelm Moberg attended. The new version of The Emigrants, from 2021, was instead filmed in Asklanda and Munkedal in western Sweden.

Utvandrarbygden
Moshultamåla Old School

28. Brösarps backar, Tomelilla - The Brothers Lionheart

The film The Brothers Lionheart, from 1977, has been filmed in many different locations. The town in the Sleeping Beauty Valley is Den Gamle By in Aarhus, Denmark, and many outdoor scenes have been shot at Iceland. Other outdoor scenes were filmed in the hills of Brösarp in Tomelilla.

29th Malmö - Bridge and Thin Blue Line

The hugely popular TV series Source, from 2011, is set in Malmö and Copenhagen. Locations from the series include Limhamn, Västra hamnen and Möllevången. Another popular series set in Malmö is Thin blue line which takes you to Möllan, Västra hamnen, Triangeln and Gamla Väster, among other places. However, the problem area "Ekängen" does not really exist.

Skatepark in Västra hamnen in Malmö

30. Ystad - Wallander

No less than 32 Swedish films about police commissioner Kurt Wallander has been recorded in Ystad and the Österlen region. At the tourist office in Ystad you will find information to find different places such as Fridolfs konditori - Wallander's favourite café.

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Fridolfs patisserie in Ystad

More filming locations in Sweden?

Have you seen any of these filming locations in Sweden? Or do you have tips for more? Please let us know!

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