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
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Indoor activities
- 1O'Learys Activities for big and small
- 2Kulturhuset Stadsteatern A cultural programme for children and young people
- 3Bodyflight The feeling of flying
- 4Dieselverkstaden All under one roof
- 5Leos Lekland Playful adventures
- 6Funland Ocean-inspired soft play
- 7Kulturhuset From workshops to theatrical performances
- 8Supercenter Soccer Football for all
- 9Fryshuset For all young skaters
- 10Kungliga Operan Experience the magic of opera
- 11Funplays For children of all ages Sponsored
- 12Sports Club Vallentuna Ninja Warriors obstacle course
- 13John Scott's Food and fun
- 14Indoor adventure baths Make a splash
- 15JumpYard Activities for the whole family
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Outdoor activities
- 1Hågelbyparken Theatre, animals and play
- 2Gröna Lund From funhouse to freefall
- 3Skansen Open all year round
- 4Äventyr Skansen Sharpen your wits
- 5Stora Skuggans 4H-gård, Eolshälls 4H-gård & Augustendals 4H City farms
- 6Rålambshovs parklek, Vasaparkens parklek, Farstaängens parklek, Starrmyrans parklek, Mulle Meck-parken, Stora Blecktornsparken, Bryggartäppan & Aspuddsparken Parks and playgrounds
- 7Boulebar French sport
- 8Open-air swimming Swim in the sea in the heart of the city
- 9Skiing and snowboarding Fun winter activities
- 10Nice walks Explore the city
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Museums
- 1Junibacken The world of Astrid Lindgren
- 2Vasamuseet The world's best-preserved 17th century ship
- 3Åbergs Museum Art, comics and toys
- 4Upplevelsemuseet Experience the world
- 5Moderna Museet Art for all ages
- 6Polismuseet Police officer for a day
- 7Spårvägsmuseet Exploring transport
- 8Nordiska museet Educational play area
- 9Naturhistoriska riksmuseet All about our planet
- 10Etnografiska museet Discover the world's diversity
- 11Tekniska museet For junior geniuses
- 12Tom Tits Experiment More experimentation
- 13Fjärilshuset Tropical above and below the surface
- Cinemas and theatres
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Activities for big and small
With everything from crazy golf to karaoke, 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.
- Arenavägen 69, Johanneshov
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A cultural programme for children and young people
At Kulturhuset Stadsteatern there's plenty of fun to be had for culturally interested children and young people. There are two libraries for 0–9-year-olds and 10–13-year-olds, performances and concerts for children of all ages, workshops, holiday programmes, studios, and much more that encourages creativity, joy, and reflection.
- Sergels torg, City/Norrmalm
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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, without having to throw yourself out of an airplane. 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.
- Bryggerivägen 10, Bromma
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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 pottery, among other things, as well as various activities such as climbing and theatre workshops. Don't miss the café and library.
- Marcusplatsen 17, Nacka/Sickla
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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?
- Herrestavägen 1, Järfälla Diagonalvägen 10, Huddinge/Skärholmen Truckvägen 5, Huddinge Mätslingan 2, Täby
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Ocean-inspired soft play
Funland is a dream world for adventurous children, featuring nautical-themed slides, climbing frames and ball pits where they can play and have fun. The soft play centre also the first in the Nordics to offer childcare, so if mum or dad need to run errands (or just take a breather over a coffee), it's perfectly fine to leave the children under the watchful eye of Funland's friendly staff.
- Sollentunavägen 163, Sollentuna
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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.
- Sergels torg, City/Norrmalm
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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.
- Sunnanängsvägen 10, Danderyd
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For all young skaters
If you want to skateboard, Sthlm Skatepark at Fryshuset is the place to go. There are mini ramps, pools and vert ramps, and each week they hold sessions for girls, veterans and beginners.
- Mårtensdalsgatan 2-8, Hammarby sjöstad
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Experience the magic of opera
The historic Royal Opera House stands firmly on three pillars: opera, dance, and activities for children and young people. As well as child-friendly performances, 'Children's Saturday' is on the programme every weekend, where younger visitors can try baroque dance, ballet, and opera singing, try on costumes from the opera's magical costume department, and other fun activities. Over many of the school holidays, activities for children are arranged almost daily.
- Gustav Adolfs torg, City/Norrmalm
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Funplays
SponsoredFor children of all ages
Let the floor transform into a stormy sea, the walls into the walls of a secret fortress, and the doors into fluttering pirate sails at Funplays in Uppsala, where the only limit is your imagination. The enormous play area is equipped with trampolines, slides, climbing frames, ball pits, and other activities for children of all ages, as well as a cafe where you can refuel when all that play makes your tummy rumble.
- Rapsgatan 8, Centrum
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Ninja Warriors obstacle course
At Sports Club in Vallentuna, you'll find Europe's largest indoor obstacle course, with over 130 obstacles for both children and adults. You can gradually challenge yourself with a wristband grading system; once you've completed all obstacles in a course, you'll receive a silicone wristband of a specific colour showing that you've completed the course.
- Tellusvägen 21, Vallentuna, Vallentuna
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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.
- Kungsgatan 37, City/Norrmalm
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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.
- Östra Kanalgatan 2, Södertälje Hammarby Slussväg 20, Södermalm/Skanstull
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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!
- Forumvägen 14, Nacka Veddestavägen 15, Järfälla
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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.
- Hågelby Gård, Botkyrka
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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.
- Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9, Djurgården
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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.
- Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, Djurgården
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Sharpen your wits
Head out to Skansen in teams and solve an exciting riddle using codes and passwords. Adventure Skansen is similar to an escape room and the game is suitable for participants of all ages, both adults and children. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and don't forget to bring a bottle of water.
- Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, Djurgården
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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.
- Stora Skuggans väg 40 Eolshällsvägen 10, Hägersten-Liljeholmen Huvudsta Allé 21, Solna
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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.
- Smedsuddsvägen 6, Kungsholmen Dalagatan 11C, Vasastan Farstaängens parklek Onsdagsvägen 11 Blomgatan 3, Solna Katarina Bangata 80a, Södermalm/Skanstull Bjurholmsgatan 1A, Södermalm Blommensbergsvägen, Hägersten-Liljeholmen
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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.
- Liljeholmsvägen 14, Hägersten-Liljeholmen Annerovägen 4, Solna Hantverkargatan 8, Kungsholmen
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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 ski hire and a café.
- Hammarbybacken Ältavägen 101, Nacka
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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.
- Galärvarvsvägen 8, Djurgården
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The world's best-preserved 17th century ship
The world-famous ship Vasa sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 and was salvaged from Stockholm's strait over three hundred years later, in 1961. Today, it stands as the world's best-preserved 17th-century ship, captivating both adults and children alike. As well as the exhibitions, visitors can enjoy a wide range of programmes, as well as enjoying refreshments and meals in the restaurant.
- Galärvarvsvägen 14, Djurgården
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Art, comics and toys
In an old 19th-century barn in Bålsta, a large art, comic, and toy museum has been created, complete with its own jungle. The walls are adorned with a collection of comic-inspired art and original comic drawings, one of the world's finest antique Disney collections, and a Tarzan treehouse over three levels complete a slide, hanging bridge, and Secret Arne's Lab – among many other attractions. The museum also features a large playground with picnic tables and barbecue facilities.
- Kalmarvägen 10
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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.
- Arenaslingan 3A, Johanneshov
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Art for all ages
Moderna Museet offers family-friendly art experiences both on-site and digitally from home. The museum also has family activities such as art workshops, holiday programs, and baby tours.
- Exercisplan 4, City
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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.
- 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.
- Gasverkstorget 1, Norra Djurgårdsstaden
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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. Try your hand at some of the jobs they used to carry out on farms in the olden days. If you're hungry there's a restaurant and an area where you can eat your packed lunch. From five years old and older.
- Djurgårdsvägen 6-16, Djurgården
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All about our planet
At Stockholm's Museum of Natural History you can learn all about the history of our planet, humans and animals. Explore the human body, learn about the animals that live in Swedish forests and discover the world of dinosaurs. Experience 3D cinema in the dome-shaped IMAX cinema, Cosmonova.
- Frescativägen 40
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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.
- Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34, Djurgården/Gärdet
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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.
- Museivägen 7, Djurgården/Gärdet
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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.
- Storgatan 33, Södertälje, Södertälje
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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.
- Haga Trädgård, Solna
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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.
- Lundagatan 33, Södermalm
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Watch films in a whole new way
Cosmonova, part of the Museum of Natural History, shows educational and entertaining films on an enormous, dome-shaped screen. See films about astronomy, animals and more or watch 3D films which draw the viewer right into the action.
- Frescativägen 40
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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.
- Birger Jarlsgatan 37, City/Östermalm/Norrmalm
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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.
- Sveavägen 114, Vasastan
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Performances for all ages
Unga Dramaten puts on theatrical performances for children between 3 and 16 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.
- Nybroplan, City/Östermalm
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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