Midsummer, probably the best-loved and most evocative of Swedish traditions, is typically celebrated in the countryside. But whether you'd rather experience a traditional celebration or party hard in town, there's still plenty to do in Stockholm on Midsummer's Eve 2024. We guide you to the midsummer celebrations out in the city's parks, the city centre and out in the Stockholm archipelago.
Celebrate midsummer in Stockholm
In this guide
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Midsummer celebrations in Stockholm
- Skansen – The most traditional celebrations in the city
- Mosebacketerrassen – Midsummer with a view
- Hasselbacken – A celebration with suprises
- Vintervikens Trädgård – Celebrate in the long grass
- Villa Godthem – Traditional menu
- Hågelbyparken – Maypole, folk dancing and games in the park
- Sjöboden & Djurönäset – Complete midsummer package
- Ulla Winbladh – Celebrate at a classic restaurant
- Herrängens Gård – Midsummer idyll
- Lydmar – Midsummer in the heart of town
- Lilla Hasselbacken – BBQ midsummer
- Smådalarö Gård – Laid-back luxury in the archipelago
- Torekällberget – For large and small
- Midsummer in the archipelago – Idyllic celebrations
Midsummer celebrations in Stockholm
Where to celebrate midsummer in Stockholm.
The most traditional celebrations in the city
Celebrate midsummer at Skansen over three days. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can enjoy masses of different activities for visitors young and old. Dance around the maypole, make a wreath, enjoy folk music, dancng and storytelling or just enjoy the leafy surroundings. On Midsummer's Eve at 11am you can watch the raising of the maypole. The market is open and food and drink can be bought at several spots around the park.
- Price: Adults 245 SEK, children (4-15 yrs old) 70 SEK, seniors 225 SEK
- Time: 23-25 June
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Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, Djurgården
- Website • 08-442 80 00
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Midsummer with a view
Mosebacketerrassen has always been a popular option for anyone wanting to stay in town to celebrate midsummer. There are games, food and music - along with a spectacular view out towards Djurgården and the entrance to Stockholm harbour. Everyone's welcome to join in the fun, both young and old. As well as the regular menu, you'll be able to buy ice cream, hot dogs and drinks. Stay all evening and watch the sunset before you go home.
- Price: Free entry
- Time: From midday on Midsummer's Eve
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Mosebacke Torg 1-3, Södermalm
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A celebration with suprises
Hasselbacken welcomes guests to an out-of-the-ordinary midsummer celebration. They organise an inclusive Midsummer's Eve which will include some of the day's sacred traditions, such as raising the maypole, singalongs, games and snaps songs - but be prepared for unexpected surprises. The party hosts are drag show duo Lillan and Tjorven.
- Price: Free entry. Three-course midsummer menu 695 SEK for adults.
- Time: From midday on Midsummer's Eve
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Hazeliusbacken 20, Djurgården
- Website • 08-121 333 02
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Celebrate in the long grass
Vinterviken, just outside the city centre, is one of Stockholm's most idyllic areas, and celebrating a traditional midsummer here has become ridiculously popular. At 1pm the maypole will be raised, followed by dancing. Vintervikens Trädgårdskafé is open and will be serving a midsummer package and the bar by the large stage will be serving drinks and simple snacks.
- Price: Free entry
- Time: 11am-6pm
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Vinterviken, Hägersten-Liljeholmen
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- Website
Traditional menu
Lean back, relax and enjoy traditional midsummer food. Villa Godthem has put together a classic midsummer menu with pickled herring, new potatoes, steak and - naturally - strawberries with vanilla ice cream. You can also book drinks packages. Eat in the salon or outside in the garden.
- Price: 695 SEK per person
- Time: From 11.30 am
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Rosendalsvägen 9, Djurgården
- Website • 08-684 238 40
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Maypole, folk dancing and games in the park
Celebrate midsummer in traditional style in delightful Hågelby park with dancing round the maypole, wreath making and fun and games. Festivities for all ages.
- Price: Free entry
- Time: 10am - 4pm
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Hågelby Gård, Botkyrka
- Website • 08-599 071 00
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Complete midsummer package
If you want to go all-in on midsummer, take a trip out to Djurönäset in the archipelago and celebrate with a summery supper in the restaurant and overnight stay in the hotel. Take part in the traditional midsummer celebrations in the public park, with music, dancing and games around the maypole, or relax in the hotel's spa.
- Price: Choose from various packages
- Time: 23-25 June
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Seregårdsvägen 1, The Archipelago/Värmdö Seregårdsvägen 1, Djurhamn, The Archipelago/VärmdöSjöboden
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Sjöboden Djurönäset
Celebrate at a classic restaurant
Traditions are taken extremely seriously at Ulla Winbladh and midsummer is no exception. Celebrate this year's midsummer out on Djurgården with a menu that includes pickled herring, grilled veal with wild garlic butter and strawberry cake (there's also a vegan menu). Guests are welcomed by staff bearing hand-tied flower garlands.
- Price: 625 SEK per person
- Time: From 12.30 am
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Rosendalsvägen 8, Djurgården
- Website • 08-534 897 01
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Midsummer idyll
It would be hard to find a more idyllic place to celebrate midsummer than at Herrängens Gård. Take part in traditional celebrations on the bandstand, with raising of the maypole and dancing round the pole, and balloons and face painting for younger visitors. The café serves a midsummer menu with classic flavours as well as dessert. if you prefer something simpler, there are also baguettes, pancakes, cakes and pastries and other tasty treats. If the weather's being kind you can also enjoy a dip from the nearby jetty.
- Price: Café menu 285 SEK per adult, children eat for half price
- Time: 11am - 4pm
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Segeltorpsvägen 49–51, Älvsjö
- Website • 08-646 38 03
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Midsummer in the heart of town
Enjoy midsummer in the heart of the city. Eat on Lydmar's terrace surrounded by greenery, despite the fact you're in central Stockholm. The menu includes traditional dishes such as Matjes herring.
- Price: See menu
- Time: From lunch
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Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-22 31 60
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BBQ midsummer
Lilla Hasselbacken opposite Skansen celebrates midsummer by laying out their annual Sill & Grill buffet. As the name suggests, it includes both traditional dishes such as sill - pickled herring - and other summery alternatives. Their snaps package is a popular add-on and if you want to skip the shots there are plenty of non-alcoholic options.
- Price: Adults 495 SEK, children under 12 195 SEK
- Time: 11am-10pm, buffet midday-8pm
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Djurgårdsslätten 78, Djurgården
- Website • 08-663 71 82
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Laid-back luxury in the archipelago
Would you rather enjoy a relaxed midsummer? At Smådalarö Gård Hotell & Spa you can relax and enjoy 24 hours of luxury in the heart of the Stockholm archipelago. On Midsummer's Eve you can make flower wreaths and then sit down to eat next to the water. The midsummer lunch rounds off with a strawberry cake and in the evening they serve a summery two-course dinner. After a good night's sleep in crisp sheets you can start off Midsummer's Day with a breakfast buffet and freshly brewed coffee.
- Price: See the website
- Time: Check-in from 3pm
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Smådalarö Gård, Haninge
- Website • 08-501 551 00
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For large and small
Torekällberget open-air museum celebrates midsummer with fold dancing, carousels, puppet theatres and other fun activities for the whole family. The maypole will be raised at 3pm, followed by dancing around it.
- Price: 0-5 yrs old free entry, 6-17 yrs 40 SEK, adults 100 SEK
- Time: 10am - 5pm
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Källgatan 15, Södertälje
- Website • 08-523 014 22
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Idyllic celebrations
If you want to celebrate midsummer in the archipelago one suggestion is to take the bus or boat to Waxholms Hotell, where you can celebrate midsummer with a traditional buffet, overnight stay and archipelago breakfast. On the island of Sandön, midsummer celebrations take place in Sandhamn harbour at 3pm and onlookers are encouraged to join in the classic midsummer songs. On Grinda island, traditional festivities include decorating the maypole, troubadour music and dinner at Grinda Wärdshus.