The guide to toy stores in Stockholm

As the name suggests, World of Toys sells a wide range of both classic and on-trend toys, as well as educational products. The boutique chain also stocks a selection of unique products from foreign and small producers which you may not find elsewhere.

Brageruds toy store on the corner of Odengatan and Dalagatan has been at the same address for over a hundred years, since 1900. They've been providing the children of Vasastan with toys for several generations and show no signs of stopping. Drop by for a truly old-fashioned toy store feeling. 

Lattjo Toystore is a small, personal toy store with classic and traditional toys for all ages. Ask the friendly staff for help to find what you're looking for. Environmentally-friendly customers will find a selection of toxic-free toys, many of them made from wood.

Leksaksborgen's store on Östermalmstorg is one of Stockholm's oldest toy stores; it opened its doors in 1953. A classic toy store with toys from both traditional Scandinavian brands as well as more unusual modern products from other countries. There are also Leksaksborgen stores in Södermalm and Kungsholmen. 

This charming toy shop in Södermalm used to be called Krabat, and it retains its characteristic black and white checked floor. The window displays draws countless children and adults in to the store, where you can browse toys of all kinds and colours from brands such as Maileg, Jellycat, Papo, Moulin Roty and Djeco.

Kids' creativity takes centre stage at Happies toy store in Hammarby Sjöstad. They stock a wide range of dressing-up costumes which allow children to be whoever they want. You'll also find lots of arts and crafts products and great birthday presents.

In Mall of Scandinavia shopping centre you'll find a creative world for all Lego fans, where you can build almost anything you could imagine out of the bricks - create your own city, sink a pirate ship and fight evil with superheros. There's a huge selection of Lego games and toys here, both old favourites and the latest products.  

There's plenty to choose from at Sweden's largest toystore chain - toys, games, dressing-up costumes and baby products, to name just a few. Lekia has something for all tastes, ages and needs. Classic favourites sit alongside the latest toy trends on the shelves.

Kalejdoskop encourages children's creativity and play with colourful toys, games and books. They have a weakness for old-fashioned retro toys, but also plenty of newer, design-led toys.

For a hand-picked selection of toys from small designer brands and handmade unique products, steer a course towards Sprall. In addition to interiors and clothes, they also offer toys for indoor and outdoor use, many of them organic and fair-trade.