Gamla Filmstaden

When inaugurated in 1920, Råsunda Filmstaden (today called Gamla Filmstaden) was the world’s most modern movie factory. It had workshops, dressing rooms, office space, a film laboratory, film storage, a directors’ pavilion, a restaurant – and most importantly – two large soundstages. This is where legendary director Ingmar Bergman used to work, and where actresses Ingrid Bergman and Greta Garbo made their debut.

Even though movies are no longer made here, the walls are still steeped in cinematic history.

In total, 30 of Ingmar Bergman's movies were filmed here, including his award-winning movie debut Torment (1944). You can still see the grove behind Backstugan where Monika ran with the stolen roast in Summer With Monika (1953), and the site of the witch-burning in The Seventh Seal (1957).

Today, Gamla Filmstaden is an obvious destination for film buffs and movie lovers. Guided tours, audio guides, and a café await visitors, as well as a modern multi-screen cinema.