Whether you're visiting Stockholm with your kids over the school holidays or you live here and are looking for new ideas, there are plenty of fun things for young people to do in the capital. Climb a climbing wall, try out amazing experiments, watch films on the big screen, swim in the open air or discover the city's yummiest ice cream. We've put together a guide to some of the best activities available for children and young people in Stockholm, from educational and exciting museums to ski slopes and parks. There are lots of ideas for things to do together as a family, whether you prefer peaceful activities or want to work off some energy. This is our guide to fun activities for kids in Stockholm.
Fun activities for children in Stockholm
In this guide
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Indoor activities
- O'Learys – Activities for big and small
- Bodyflight – The feeling of flying
- Dieselverkstaden – All under one roof
- Leos Lekland – Playful adventures
- Kulturhuset – From workshops to theatrical performances
- Supercenter Soccer – Football for all
- Fryshuset – For all young skaters
- John Scott's – Food and fun
- Indoor adventure baths – Make a splash
- JumpYard – Activities for the whole family
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Outdoor activities
- Hågelbyparken – Theatre, animals and play
- Ocean Bus – Amphibious bus tour
- Gröna Lund – From funhouse to freefall
- Skansen – Open all year round
- Augustendals 4H & Stora Skuggans 4H-gård – City farms
- Rålambshovs parklek, Vasaparkens parklek, Farstaängens parklek, Starrmyrans parklek, Mulle Meck-parken, Stora Blecktornsparken, Bryggartäppan & Aspuddsparken – Parks and playgrounds
- Boulebar – French sport
- Open-air swimming – Swim in the sea in the heart of the city
- Skiing and snowboarding – Fun winter activities
- Nice walks – Explore the city
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Museums
- Junibacken – The world of Astrid Lindgren
- Skoklosters slott – In the castle's nooks and crannies
- Upplevelsemuseet – Experience the world
- Polismuseet – Police officer for a day
- Spårvägsmuseet – Exploring transport
- Etnografiska museet – Discover the world's diversity
- Tekniska museet – For junior geniuses
- Nordiska museet – Educational play area
- Tom Tits Experiment – More experimentation
- Armémuseum – Swedish military history
- Fjärilshuset – Tropical above and below the surface
- Cinemas and theatres
- More fun for children
Indoor activities
Activities for big and small
With everything from crazy golf to a pottery studio, O'Learys Event Center in Tolv Stockholm (Tele2 Arena) is packed with fun activities. Combine, for example, a game of shuffleboard and some bowling with a visit to the American restaurant.
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Arenavägen 69, Johanneshov
- Website • 020-10 40 00
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The feeling of flying
Experience the feeling of floating in the air with the help of the world's highest wind tunnel. Bodyflight is a fantastic activity where you can try out how it feels to fly. Before your flight you're provided with equipment and a safety briefing, then you just fly as the rest of your group watches. Suits families with children from three years old and up.
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Bryggerivägen 10, Bromma
- Website • 010-139 97 00
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All under one roof
A cultural paradise for children and young people. Dieselverkstaden in Sickla runs masses of courses, in music production, drama and dance, among other things, as well as various activities such as origami, climbing and singing workshops. Don't miss the café and library.
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Marcusplatsen 17, Nacka/Sickla
- Website • 08-718 82 90
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Playful adventures
Leos Lekland playground has everything you can imagine in the way of fun indoor activities: trampolines, climbing walls, slides, ball pools and much more. Fun for children of all ages, from the tiniest to the teenage. Why not compete with your kids to see who's fastest on the tiger slide?
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Herrestavägen 1, Järfälla Diagonalvägen 10, Huddinge/Skärholmen Truckvägen 5, Huddinge Mätslingan 2, TäbyLeos Lekland Barkarby
Herrestavägen 1, JärfällaLeos Lekland Kungens Kurva
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From workshops to theatrical performances
Kulturhuset in the middle of Sergels torg has masses of creative and cultural activities for children and young people. Take part in workshops, paint in the art studio, learn to dance, read in the library and watch theatrical performances.
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Sergels torg, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-506 202 00
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Football for all
Supercenter wants to address the lack of football fields, which leads many children to stop playing football all together. They want to make football accessible to more people, with a high-tech indoor centre where you can play football on artificial grass. The focus is on ball control and techniques, with lots of fun thrown in.
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Sunnanängsvägen 10, Danderyd
- Website • 073-513 88 95
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For all young skaters
If you want to skateboard, Sthlm Skatepark at Fryshuset is the place to go. They have t Fryshuset är stället för alla som vill åka skateboard. There are mini ramps, pools and vert ramps, and each week they hold sessions for girls, veterans and beginners.
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Mårtensdalsgatan 2-8, Hammarby sjöstad
- Website • 08-691 76 00
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Food and fun
At John Scott's the whole family can combine food with fun activities such as billiards, bowling and shuffleboard. The American-inspired restaurants welcomes kids with a children's menu and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
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Kungsgatan 37, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-546 110 00
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Make a splash
Water slides, wave pools and paddling pools - adventure pools are always a big hit with the kids. Get yourself along to a fun swimming baths in town or make an outing to a centre a little further away.
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Östra Kanalgatan 2, Södertälje Hammarby Slussväg 20, Södermalm/SkanstullSydpoolen Äventyrsbad
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Sydpoolen Äventyrsbad Eriksdalsbadet
Activities for the whole family
Jump, bounce, somersault and throw yourself around on the large trampolines at Jumpyard. As well as bouncing on the trampolines, you can climb on the climbing wall, play football, complete the ninja course and more. Fun for all the family!
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Forumvägen 14, Nacka
- Website • 08-121 336 88
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Outdoor activities
Theatre, animals and play
This public park in Tumba has lots of activities and events for children of all ages. Visit the playground, say hello to the animals in the petting zoo, see theatrical performances and check out the special holiday activities - there's plenty to do here all year round.
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Hågelby Gård, Botkyrka
- Website • 08-599 071 00
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Amphibious bus tour
See Stockholm in a different and fun way with Ocean Bus. The seemingly ordinary sightseeing bus steers off the road at Djurgården and straight into the water to cheers from the passengers, where the tour continues. The tour takes approximately 60 minutes and is mostly in English. All aboard!
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Strömgatan 10, City/Norrmalm
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From funhouse to freefall
Sweden's oldest tivoli is, not surprisingly, many kids' favourite attraction in Stockholm. With a stunning waterfront location in Djurgården, Gröna Lund has masses of rides, places to eat and other fun activities. Perfect for a full day out.
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Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9, Djurgården
- Website • 08-587 501 00
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Open all year round
One of Stockholm's most unique attractions, Skansen has masses of activities for children all year round. Visit the park's historic buildings, try pony riding, say hello to the Nordic animals or check out the extra activities they put on during the holidays. During the summer months, the organic café Koloni is open next to the bandstand, serving pancakes and other goodies.
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Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, Djurgården
- Website • 08-442 80 00
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City farms
Get to know creatures great and small at one of Stockholm's city farms, where the motto is "Learn by doing". In order for as many people as possible to be able to do just that, it's always free to visit the farms, while activities and fika cost a small fee.
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Huvudsta Allé 21, Solna Stora Skuggans väg 40Augustendals 4H
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Parks and playgrounds
Stockholm's many parks and playgrounds have helped countless children work off excess their energy over the years. In certain playgrounds, free play applies, while others are manned and offer all kinds of activities. During the summer months, little ones can cool off in the paddling pools.
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Smedsuddsvägen 6, Kungsholmen Dalagatan 11C, Vasastan Farstaängens parklek Onsdagsvägen 11 Blomgatan 3, Solna Katarina Bangata 80a, Södermalm/Skanstull Bjurholmsgatan 1A, Södermalm Blommensbergsvägen, Hägersten-LiljeholmenRålambshovs parklek
Smedsuddsvägen 6, KungsholmenVasaparkens parklek
Dalagatan 11C, VasastanFarstaängens parklek
Farstaängens parklekStarrmyrans parklek
Onsdagsvägen 11Mulle Meck-parken
Blomgatan 3, SolnaStora Blecktornsparken
Katarina Bangata 80a, Södermalm/SkanstullBryggartäppan
Bjurholmsgatan 1A, SödermalmAspuddsparken
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Rålambshovs parklek
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Rålambshovs parklek Vasaparkens parklek Farstaängens parklek Starrmyrans parklek Mulle Meck-parken Stora Blecktornsparken Bryggartäppan Aspuddsparken
French sport
The French national sport, boules, is great fun for all ages. Choose one of Boulebar's indoor or outdoor lanes, depending on the weather, and challenge the whole family. Boulebar also serves French food and drinks.
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Smedsuddsvägen 2, Kungsholmen Liljeholmsvägen 14, Hägersten-Liljeholmen Annerovägen 4, Solna Tantogatan 85, Södermalm/HornstullBoulebar Rålambshov
Smedsuddsvägen 2, KungsholmenBoulebar Liljeholmen
Liljeholmsvägen 14, Hägersten-LiljeholmenBoulebar Haga
Annerovägen 4, SolnaBoulebar Tanto
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Boulebar Rålambshov
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Boulebar Rålambshov Boulebar Liljeholmen Boulebar Haga Boulebar Tanto
Swim in the sea in the heart of the city
Summertime and sun's out? Pack a towel and find a nice outdoor bathing spot! Stockholm has plenty of popular places to swim both in the city centre and slightly further afield. Just choose whether you prefer to swim off the rocks or a beach.
Fun winter activities
You don't need to go far to be able to ski and snowboard in Stockholm. Just a few minutes from the city centre, Hammarbybacken has several downhill runs, a ski school, café and views over the city. There are also plenty of places you can go cross-country skiing - for example Hellasgården in Nacka nature reserve, which has children's and beginner's cross-country tracks (1,2km) as well as ski hire and a café.
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Hammarbybacken Hellasgården
Explore the city
Stockholm has masses of leafy parks, walks and spectacular views. Take a long walk, stroll along the waterfront, discover charming cobbled alleyways and stop off for something to eat and drink along the way.
Recommendations for walks with nice café stops along the way:
- From Djurgårdsbron, walk along Djurgårdskanalen to Rosendals Trädgård or take a walk via Skansen to Café Ekorren.
- Walk around the island of Långholmen and back to Lasse i parken in Hornstull.
- Visit Bergianska trädgården and round off your walk at Gamla Orangeriet.
- Explore the heights of Södermalm and check out the views from Södra Teatern's terrace.
Museums
The world of Astrid Lindgren
If you want to discover the enchanted world of Astrid Lindgren's beloved children's books, this is the place to go. Junibacken opened in 1996 and includes the popular fairytale train that takes visitors on a journey through Lindgren's various stories. Play in Pippi Longstocking's house, Villa Villekulla, watch a theatrical performance, eat in the circus-themed restaurant or browse the large children's bookstore.
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Galärvarvsvägen 8, Djurgården
- Website • 08-587 230 00
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In the castle's nooks and crannies
Magnificent Skoklosters Castle, one of the world's best preserved baroque castles, has something to offer both young and old. Younger visitors can take part in activities at the family activity centre, Paradiset, next to the castle, where you can grow plants, do arts and crafts and play, while exploring the castle's countless salons and nooks and crannies will impress most visitors. Meet the aristocracy who lived and worked here and take in the atmosphere of a bygone age.
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Skoklostervägen 98
- Website • 08-519 556 00
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Experience the world
Upplevelsemuseet in the Globen Shopping centre is no ordinary museum. You don't just look at the exhibits here, you smell, taste and try out masses of exhibits from all over the world that you've probably never experienced before. Hold an African giant snail, smell the most disgusting smells in the animal kingdom or taste the food of the future.
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Arenaslingan 3A, Johanneshov
- Website • 072-403 86 40
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Police officer for a day
Lots of children are fascinated by police officers and their uniforms. You can explore that, and much more, at the Police Museum, which is based around questions about what the Swedish police force looks like, what they do and what role they play in our democratic society. Find out what kind of cop you are - whether you have the precision required to become a forensics technician, or the patience required of a detective.
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Museivägen 7, Djurgården/Gärdet
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Exploring transport
Which were the vehicles that first served Stockholm, and how have they developed in today's modern city? At the Stockholm Transport Museum you get to experience Stockholm and the vehicles that have served the city for over one hundred and fifty years in a playful way, from horse and carriage to state-of-the-art trains.
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Gasverkstorget 1, Norra Djurgårdsstaden
- Website • 08-686 17 60
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Discover the world's diversity
Explore traditions and objects from all over the world at the Museum of Ethnography. The museum arranges family tours with creative workshops and there are always plenty of extra activities around the school holidays. The museum restaurant serves organic Asian dishes and cakes and pastries.
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Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34, Djurgården/Gärdet
- Website • 010-456 12 99
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For junior geniuses
The Museum of Science and Technology allows small geniuses to explore innovations, experiment and find their own ideas. Visit the museum's Megamind section, 2000 square metres of experimental fun for all ages, or arrange a children's party here.
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Museivägen 7, Djurgården/Gärdet
- Website • 08-450 56 00
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Educational play area
The Nordic Museum's play area lets children take a journey into the past and experience life in Sweden in the 19th century. If you're hungry there's a restaurant and an area where you can eat your packed lunch. From five years old and older.
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Djurgårdsvägen 6-16, Djurgården
- Website • 08-519 546 00
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More experimentation
Take the whole family along with you to Södertälje, south of Stockholm, for a day out at Tom Tits Experiment. There are several floors packed with experiments and experiences that are fun for all ages as well as educational. Try out standing in the middle of a huge soap bubble, creating amazing shadows or balancing on a tightrope.
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Storgatan 33, Södertälje, Södertälje
- Website • 08-550 225 00
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Swedish military history
Explore Sweden's military history from the Viking period onwards at the Army Museum, which offers guided tours for children, dramatised family tours and treasure hunts. The museum has both permanent exhibitions and regularly changing temporary ones.
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Riddargatan 13, Östermalm
- Website • 08-519 563 00
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Tropical above and below the surface
Fjärilshuset is a tropical oasis in the middle of Stockholm where you can walk among colourful butterflie in tropical greenhouses and discover the world of sharks in the 30 metre long aquarium. Don't miss the feeding of the koi carps.
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Haga Trädgård, Solna
- Website • 08-730 39 81
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Cinemas and theatres
Theatre for tinies
Even the smallest children at welcome at Tittut Puppet Theatre. Forget the world outside: at this theatre almost anything can happen. Children always take centre stage here, with captivating and creative performances that capture their imagination. As Sweden's oldest children's theatre they have more than 40 years of experience in drawing children into the thrilling world of the theatre.
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Lundagatan 33, Södermalm
- Website • 08-720 75 99
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For all young movie fans
This charming arthouse cinema is a must for all young film lovers. Zita shows critically acclaimed films from all over the world and has a whole programme for both new and classic films for children up to twelve years old called Barnens Bio.
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Birger Jarlsgatan 37, City/Östermalm/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-23 20 20
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Youth theatre
Watch theatrical performances for children and young people of all ages. You'll find the theatre on the corner of Sveavägen and Odengatan, but the theatre group also tours all over Sweden.
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Sveavägen 114, Vasastan
- Website • 08-612 99 00
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Performances for all ages
Unga Dramaten puts on theatrical performances for children between 0 and 19 years old, but all ages are welcome. The whole family can take a seat in the intimate theatre and experience the different worlds performed on stage.
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Nybroplan, City/Östermalm
- Website • 08-667 06 80
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More fun for children
Scream for ice cream
Is there anything more delicious than ice cream? Probably not. Stockholm's selection of specialist ice cream bars grows each year and wherever you are in town you're guaranteed to find a spot nearby where you can cool off with adelicious scoop or two.
- See also: Ice cream bars in Stockholm
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Birkagatan 8, Vasastan Odengatan 92, VasastanStockholms Glasshus
Birkagatan 8, VasastanSnö Odengatan
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Stockholms Glasshus Snö Odengatan Ice cream parlours in Stockholm
Children's party at the hairdressers
Combine your haircut with a party! This hairdressing salon has its own party room where they arrange children's parties complete with disco, cake, games and other fun. Parents can relax in one of the massage chairs in the lounge while the kids are partying. Choose a fun theme for the party, like Frozen.
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Östermalmsgatan 78, Östermalm
- Website • 08-782 81 28
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