Get started with Historical Maps

DjVu - Plugin required for viewing Historical Maps

• Quick search tips

  There are two ways to search for a historical map. You can make a search either by Searching via the map or Advanced search.

  • Searches via the map will show results for your chosen area from each of the respective archives.
  • Searches via Advanced Search enable users to search directly within each of the different archives. Only one archive can be accessed at a time and it is important to provide as much information about your search as possible in order to get a good result.

   

• Would you like to order a historical map?

  Copies of historical maps can be ordered in both paper and digital format through the Historical Maps website. An online purchase can be made after selecting a map. Just put your choice in the chart. If you would like the files in another format, please contact us on historiska-kartor@lm.se

  Consumers Purchases Act

  All purchases are subject to Swedish law. Please contact us if you have any queries.

  Pricing

  The fees for printed and digital archive products are set in accordance with Lantmäteriet's (the Swedish mapping, cadastral and land registration authority) regulations. Please contact us if you have any queries.

  The price for digital files (DjVu ) supplied through e-commerce, is the same for a single page as for a whole file, 150 SEK including VAT.

  
  Delivery Options

  Digital

  A digital map will be delivered in TIFF format on a CD or DVD and sent via the postal service.
  TIFF files are large and not compressed in order to ensure the highest quality digital image.

  Paper

  High quality printed maps will be delivered on matt photo paper. Unless otherwise specified, the map will be printed out at full scale.
  Maps can be printed at a smaller scale if required. However it is important to note that some quality may be lost when the map is reduced in scale.

  Freight

  Freight costs will apply.

  Delivery Time

  Delivery will normally be made within 7 working days.

  Invoice

  Invoices will be sent to the delivery address unless otherwise stated in the order.

  Order Confirmation

  A confirmation email including cost of delivery will be forwarded on receipt of your order.

  Change or Returns

  Every map is unique and created according to your request. They can, however, be returned if they do not meet your expectations.

  Please note that Customer Service must send a confirmation message validating the reason for return before the goods can be sent back to Lantmäteriet. This must be completed within 14 days following receipt of the goods.

  Printed maps and digital maps should be returned to:

  Customer Service
  Lantmäteriet
  Digitala Arkiv
  801 82 GÄVLE

  Returned goods must be marked with Name, Order Number and the Confirmation from Customer Services that the return is valid. Lantmäteriet is not responsible for freight costs.

  Please note we require a signed declaration confirming that no digital copies have been retained of any digital maps.

  Monies paid will be returned in the same manner they were received, upon receipt of the returned goods by Lantmäteriet. Refunds will be paid within 30 days.

  False orders, fraud or fraudulent attempts will be reported to the police authorities.

  Please contact Customer Services if you have any other questions.

• Historical Maps from 1628 - 1927

  Swedish law determines how data that includes personal information can be used. Public access is, therefore, restricted for any database which includes personal information concerning persons currently alive. For this reason, only archives created before 1928 can be accessed.

  Professional users can, however, sign a contract with Lantmäteriet which allows them to directly access current data archives via the Internet service Archive Search or Arken Proxy. The purpose of the use of these services is regulated by Lantmäteriet.