Embark on a self-guided audio walking tour game in Stockholm, exploring the true story of Malin Matsdotter and the Stockholm witch trials. Walk through historical sites and listen to the captivating narration of twelve-year-old Gertrud.
- Olle Adolphsons park - The tour begins in this quaint park offering a stunning view of Stockholm and the water below. Upon arrival, open the StoryTourist app to start the Stockholm Witch Trials tour.
Your digital guide, 12-year-old Gertrud, will greet you. She lived next to Malin Matsdotter in the 1670s and fears history may repeat itself.
- St. Mary Magdalene Church - Gertrud will show you the church from across the street and explain the historical significance of religion and the church’s impact on women accused of witchcraft.
- Stockholm City Museum - You’ll pause outside the museum, which served as the southern city hall and courthouse in the 1600s. This is where those accused of witchcraft, including Malin Matsdotter, were tried.
- Mosebacke Torg - Explore this medieval square, once home to a windmill. Many women from Gertrud’s story lived here. Anna Månsdotter was among the accused, and Lisbet Carlsdotter was one of the young maids who fabricated tales of women kidnapping children to meet the Devil.
- Katarina Kyrka - Visit this beautiful 17th-century church, central to the witch trials. Many congregants were involved, either as accusers or accused witches.
- Katarina Östra Kyrkogårdsgränd - See where locals set up a “watch house” during the witch trials’ mass hysteria. Parents gathered here with their children to protect them from supposed witch kidnappings.
- Åsögatan - Gertrud will take you to where the “Boy from Gävle” lived in the 1670s. He allegedly started the rumors and mass hysteria about witches in Södermalm.
- Anna Lindhagens tappa - This small park sits atop what was once known as Gallow’s Mountain, where public executions were held in the 1500s and 1600s.
- Unlimited access to the tour after purchase
- Use the tour anytime, multiple uses allowed
- Smartphone and headphones
- A live guide
- Transportation
Embark on a self-paced walking tour game, rooted in the real-life events of Malin Matsdotter and the infamous witch trials of Stockholm.
The peak of the Stockholm witch trials occurred in 1676, with Malin Matsdotter being among the numerous women accused and sentenced to death by public execution. What set her apart, however, was that she was the only woman to meet her end by fire.
Experience Stockholm as it was in the past, three centuries ago. Stop by several historical locations in Södermalm. Your guide for this journey is a twelve-year-old girl named Gertrud, a former neighbour of Malin. Worried that history could repeat itself, Gertrud aims to disseminate Malin’s story.
This walking tour is operated via a GPS-powered app that can be installed on your smartphone. Upon purchasing the tour, an email containing detailed instructions on how to download and utilize the app is sent your way. As you stroll around, listen to the narrative unfold. Interactive elements such as sounds, illustrations, and gaming experiences are activated to pop up on your mobile screen as you approach specific points.
Enjoy the flexibility this experience brings: you’re free to commence, take a break, and conclude at your leisure.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
