Riksarkivet

Riksarkivet, or the Swedish National Archives, is Sweden's national archive and a government agency tasked with preserving and providing access to the country's documentary heritage. Its mandate covers the central government's official records and other public records deemed to have enduring value, as well as the protection and long-term preservation of cultural heritage materials.

The agency collects, catalogues, and preserves archival material from state authorities, and may also acquire private archives of national significance. It maintains finding aids, catalogs, and digital resources to support researchers and the public. Riksarkivet also provides guidance and services to public authorities on records management, appraisal, and disposition in accordance with Swedish law.

Access to materials is regulated by archival law and privacy rules. The public may consult many records in reading rooms, while some items are restricted or require permission. A growing portion of holdings is digitized and made available online through the Riksarkivet website and associated digital platforms.

The organization operates from Stockholm with facilities dedicated to archive storage, preservation, and public access. It collaborates with researchers, museums, libraries, and universities, and engages in digitization projects and public exhibitions to illuminate Sweden's documentary past.

Riksarkivet forms part of Sweden's cultural heritage infrastructure and serves as a national memory institution, safeguarding records that document the activities of government and society and supporting historical research and transparency.