Celebrate midsummer in Stockholm

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

Celebrate midsummer in traditional style in delightful Hågelby park with dancing round the maypole, wreath making and fun and games. Festivities for all ages.

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.

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.

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.  

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. 

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.

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.  

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. 

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.