Cultural heritage refers to tangible and intangible expressions which includes traditions, languages, artistic works, historic relics, collections of archives and artefacts, as well as cultural environments and cultural landscapes that have been handed down from generation to generation.

What is regarded as cultural heritage changes over time and is an expression of society´s changing values. Historic environment refers to the humanly-influenced environment, which range from individual artefacts and buildings to gardens and landscapes. The historical environment is part of the cultural heritage.

The Swedish National Heritage Board is tasked by the government to play an active, unifying role in cultural heritage work and to work to ensure that cultural heritage is preserved and utilised in the best possible way.

You can find out more under the links: Archaeology and ancient remains, Conservation, Landscapes, Buildings and Modern cultural heritage.