The Hagströmer Library, Visiting and Opening Hours

The Hagströmer Library has more than 150,000 books and journals in medicine, anatomy, pharmacy, natural history, biology, chemistry and other areas of knowledge related to medicine. The oldest books are from the 1480s, but the collection's emphasis is on the period 1600-1990.

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Part of bookshelf with books from the Hagstromer Library.

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The collection of rare books at the Hagströmer Library is unique in Sweden. Photo: Carrie Greenwood

Reading room opening hours:

During 2025 The reading room will be open on Wednesdays 0900 - 12.00.

Please Note: The reading room closed on the following dates: October 22, December 10.

Autumn term 2025 the library opens August 25 and closes December 18.
We are happy to accept bookings also for spring term 2026.

Drop-in is possible, but you will get better service if you contact us in advance. For questions about research visits and requests for digitalization of research material contact us on hagstromerlibrary@ki.se.

Tours of the Hagströmer Library

We also offer guided tours onsite or via video link (zoom or teams). The price for both is the same. More details of this on request.

Current prices:
Guided tour (up to 2 hours) 3300 sek

Groups from Karolinska Institutet pay a reduced charge.

Book a tour via email: hagstromerlibrary@ki.se
Tel: 08-524 868 28

Find us here:
Hagströmer Library
Haga Tingshus
Annerovägen 12
169 70 Solna