Listed buildings in Sweden

A listed building in Sweden (Swedish: byggnadsminne) enjoys the strongest legal cultural and historical protection available.

The listing is not restricted to buildings per se; parks, gardens or other sites of cultural or historical significance are also protected by law.

The purpose of listing buildings and environments is to protect traces of history that have had great significance for the understanding of today's society and to guarantee people's access to the Swedish cultural heritage.

Private persons who own a listed building have the right to apply for subsidies for costs incurred in for instance restorations.

There are about 260 governmental listed buildings, for example government and court houses, defensive structures such as fortresses, bridges, royal palaces and lighthouses.