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
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Midsummer celebrations in Stockholm
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1Skansen The most traditional celebrations in the city
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2Mosebacketerrassen Midsummer with a view
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3Vintervikens Trädgård Celebrate in the long grass
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4Villa Godthem Traditional menu
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5Hågelbyparken Maypole, folk dancing and games in the park
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6Sjöboden & Djurönäset Complete midsummer package
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7Ulla Winbladh Celebrate at a classic restaurant
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8Herrängens Gård Midsummer idyll
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9Rönninge by Rural
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10Hasselbacken Fun-filled on Djurgården
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11Capital Swedish flavours on the terrace
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12Lilla Hasselbacken BBQ midsummer
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13Debaser & Debaser Pontonen Party indoors and outdoors
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14Smådalarö Gård Laid-back luxury in the archipelago
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15Astoria Pickled herring plate
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16Torekällberget For large and small
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17Riche Party at Lilla Baren
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18Sturehof Every day of the year
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19Gondolen Three-course menu with a summer theme
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20M/S Vindhem Midsummer cruise
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21Stallmästaregården Leafy surroundings
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22Midsummer in the archipelago Idyllic celebrations
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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 265 SEK, children (4-15 yrs old) 80 SEK, students/seniors 245 SEK
- Time: 21-23 June
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Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, Djurgården
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Skansen
08-442 80 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Midsummer with a view
Mosebacketerrassen has always been a popular option for anyone wanting to stay in town to celebrate midsummer. Patrik Arve will be leading Små grodorna (The little frogs) and other classic midsummer songs which young and old alike can dance and sing along to. 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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Celebrate in the long grass
Leafy Vintervikens Trädgård just outside the city centre puts on a traditional midsummer celebration with dancing around the maypole and midsummer food in the café.
- Price: 80 SEK for adults over 18 yrs old
- Time: 11am-6pm
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Vinterviken, Hägersten-Liljeholmen
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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: Three-course meal 765 SEK per person
- Time: From 11.30 am
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Rosendalsvägen 9, Djurgården
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Villa Godthem
08-684 238 40 - Read more on Thatsup
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
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Hågelbyparken
08-599 071 00 - Read more on Thatsup
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 or relax in the hotel's spa.
- Price: Choose from various packages
- Time: 20-23 June
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Seregårdsvägen 1, The Archipelago/Värmdö Seregårdsvägen 1, Djurhamn, The Archipelago/VärmdöSjöboden
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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 all the classic midsummer flavours, including strawberry cake for dessert. Guests are welcomed by staff bearing hand-tied flower garlands.
- Price: 745 SEK per person
- Time: From 11.30 am
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Rosendalsvägen 8, Djurgården
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Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh
08-534 897 01 - Read more on Thatsup
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. The café serves pickled herring, hearty sandwiches, cakes and pastries, ice cream and hot and cold drinks. If the weather's being kind you can also enjoy a dip from the nearby jetty.
- Price: Free entry
- Time: 11am - 4pm
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Segeltorpsvägen 49–51, Älvsjö
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Herrängens Gård
08-646 38 03 - Read more on Thatsup
Rural
Rönninge by in Täby, a showfarm and rural community centre, organises a traditional midsummer celebration complete with wreath making, dancing around the maypole, barn dancing, musical entertainment, dance performances, and games for children. There will also be coffee for sale, pony rides, and other activities, and the local heritage museum and handicraft cottage will be open.
- Price: Free entry
- Time: From 10am
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Rönninge byväg 29, Täby, Täby
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Rönninge by
070-224 13 94 - Read more on Thatsup
Fun-filled on Djurgården
This Djurgården hotel invites you to a day with a maypole, singing, dancing, and flower garlands, all led by DJ Leo B and his fun-loving assistant Mia, dressed in traditional costume. Everyone's welcome to celebrate midsummer together.
- Price: Free entry
- Time: Midday–4pm
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Hazeliusbacken 20, Djurgården
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Hotell Hasselbacken
08-121 333 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Swedish flavours on the terrace
Celebrate Midsummer at great heights on the Capital rooftop bar. Midsummer is celebrated here over three days, with a special Swedish-style menu. Drop by to enjoy Skagen prawn toast, meatballs and ice cream with berries outdoors on the terrace or indoors in the cosy bar.
- Price: Three-course meal 395 SEK
- Date: 21–23 June
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Vasagatan 22, City/Norrmalm
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Capital
08-517 342 00 - Read more on Thatsup
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: Buffet 495 SEK
- Time: Sittings from midday
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Djurgårdsslätten 78, Djurgården
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Lilla Hasselbacken
08-663 71 82 - Read more on Thatsup
Party indoors and outdoors
Debaser is hosting a fantastic midsummer party both outdoors and indoors. During the daytime, the sunny pontoon is open, and in the evening they'll be holding an Afro rave inside the club. Midsummer's Day will be celebrated with a Latin American party.
- Time: Afro rave and Latin night 10pm–3am
- Price: Afro rave 200 SEK, Latin night 100 SEK
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Hornstulls Strand 4, Södermalm/Hornstull Hornstulls Strand 4, Södermalm/HornstullDebaser Strand
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Debaser Strand Debaser Pontonen
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: 5590 SEK/two adults
- Time: Check-in from 3pm
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Smådalarö Gård, Haninge
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Smådalarö Gård Hotell & Spa
08-501 551 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Pickled herring plate
The grand Östermalm brasserie Astoria expands its menu on this special day. In addition to their regular à la carte, they also list a Midsummer plate on the menu, featuring pickled herring, new potatoes, eggs, red onions, and brown butter.
- Price: Pickled herring plate 215 SEK
- Time: Open from 11:30 am
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Nybrogatan 15, Östermalm
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Brasserie Astoria
08-20 85 81 - Read more on Thatsup
For large and small
Torekällberget open-air museum in Södertälje celebrates midsummer with folk dancing, merry-go-rounds, 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: 11am - 5pm
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Källgatan 15, Södertälje
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Torekällbergets friluftsmuseum
08-523 014 22 - Read more on Thatsup
Party at Lilla Baren
Celebrate the arrival of summer at Lilla Baren at Riche, where they host an alternative yet traditional Midsummer party. It starts at 1pm, when lunch is served, consisting of a buffet with pickled herring, new potatoes, gravlax, and strawberries with cream. The whole event is accompanied by the musicians Bengt and Maria, as well as Gothenburg musician Martin McFaul who leads the occasional drinking song. Secure your spot by sending payment by Swish in advance.
- Price: 495 SEK for food and drinks package
- Time: From 1pm
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Birger Jarlsgatan 4, City/Östermalm
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Riche
08-545 035 60 - Read more on Thatsup
Every day of the year
Sturehof is famously open every day of the year, including Midsummer. They host a traditional Midsummer celebration with a Midsummer platter á la Sturehof. It consists of their own pickled herring, Matjes herring, crayfish herring, gravlax, and Skagen prawn and dill mayo. Naturally, chilled snaps is also served.
- Date: 21–22 June
- Price: Unknown
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Stureplan 2, City/Östermalm
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Sturehof
08-440 57 30 - Read more on Thatsup
Three-course menu with a summer theme
High above the rooftops, Gondolen celebrates midsummer with a three-course menu featuring Swedish summer flavours. For starters, they'll be serving pickled herring and classic accompaniments, for the main course grilled fillet of beef and lobster, and for dessert a strawberry dessert. You can also add a drinks package with beer, schnapps, wine, and punsch to the menu.
- Date: 21–22 June
- Price: Three-course menu 995 SEK
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Stadsgården 6, Södermalm
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Midsummer cruise
For the twenty-eighth year in a row, M/S Vindhem will be setting out on a midsummer cruise. Onboard, there will be a prawn feast with unlimited freshly baked bread, aioli and butter, or alternatively, tacos with minced meat and traditional toppings, while the archipelago in her summer plumage slowly passes by. After dinner, Månsson Allstars and Micke D will provide musical entertainment.
- Time: Boarding from 5.30pm. The boat departs at 7pm.
- Price: Children 0–6 years: free, 7–12 years: 350 SEK, 13 years and older: 699 SEK
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Skeppsbron 101, Old Town
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M/S Vindhem
08-604 04 20 - Read more on Thatsup
Leafy surroundings
Located in leafy Hagaparken, Stallmästaregården's restaurant and hotel are situated right next to the waters of Brunnsviken. Enjoy midsummer food for lunch or dinner, take a stroll in the beautiful surroundings, and finally retreat to the hotel.
- Time: Sittings from 11.30 am
- Price: Three courses 850 SEK
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Stallmästaregården, Solna Stallmästaregården, VasastanStallmästaregården Restaurang
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stallmastaregarden.seStallmästaregården Hotell
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Stallmästaregården Restaurang Stallmästaregården Hotell
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 three-course meal, 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.