Strindberg Museum, Stockholm

The Strindberg Museum is a collection of artifacts and memories which celebrate the life of writer August Strindberg. The museum, located in his home famously known as "Blå tornet” or “The Blue Tower” is sustained by the Strindberg Society of Sweden. Its interior has been restored to echo the décor common to the time when Strindberg lived there, which was between the years 1903 and 1912 and, includes his original furniture.

Visitors to the museum will discover the life of the prolific, sometimes disturbed, playwright and novelist. During his lifetime, he wrote over 60 plays and 30 literary works. His works were eclectic in style and spanned from historical to current themes of the time. In fact, he is considered to be the father of modern Swedish literature. He had an attraction for a wide variety of subjects, including science and the occult. He spent many years traveling. Visitors will be able to see the emergence of a great writer, as he delved into an examination of humankind, which took him down some paths that actually led to a psychological breakdown along with an examination of the unconscious. The museum has been open to the public since 1973.

Tip:
Inquire about tours in your language, as very few labels are in English.
The 20-minute biographical video has a version with English subtitles.
The information sheets about the apartment are available in several more languages.
If you want to also see the library on the 6th floor, inquire in the reception.