[1] The current embassy has its origin in the Swedish consulate in Athens, which was opened in 1833 after being moved there from Nafplio, where it was established on 1 July 1830.

As the Germans did not permit any foreign diplomatic representatives, Minister Thyberg initially held the title of Swedish Consul General and only gained full diplomatic status after Greece's liberation and the Germans' withdrawal in October 1944.

Minister Thyberg conducted his official duties at the Dutch legation, whose interests Sweden represented.

During the activities associated with these protective missions, Minister Thyberg, thanks to a considerable level of understanding from SS General Walter Schimana, who was then the highest-ranking German military officer in Athens, managed to liberate around 50 Jews from captivity and return them to their homes.

Sweden's newly appointed envoy in Athens, Count Fritz Stackelberg, was thus given the position of ambassador.

[4] On 15 December 1967, the Swedish government decided to recall Ambassador Gösta Brunnström for consultations as a demonstration against the Greek military junta.

[7] The Japanese Red Army had occupied the Swedish embassy in Kuala Lumpur the previous year, holding 15 people hostage.

Ten years later, in 1989, a thorough renovation and installation of a new reception, security lock and interview room was carried out.

A suitable replacement property was found in the Filothei district, located on the slope northeast of the city center overlooking Athens and Mount Pentelicus.

The entrance is on the street level, as is the representation floor with study, lounge, dining room and kitchen.