Where to celebrate Walpurgis night in Stockholm

Skansen hosts major Walpurgis festivities with spring speeches, bonfires, spring songs and musical entertainment in the form of live performances by artists against the backdrop of the bonfire. It doesn't get much more traditional than this.

The creative team at Blivande is organising a Walpurgis Night celebration for the whole family with music, food trucks, workshops, activities for children, a market, and art. New for this year are performances by circus artists, a new installation, and a participatory dance performance. When the sun sets, the bonfire is lit to celebrate the arrival of lighter times. Registration is required.

Hågelby park lights a traditional bonfire out on the water, with choir song, entertainment and fun activities for children. Next to the covered dancefloor there'll be a food truck serving pizza and streetfood, chili con carne will be sold through a window in Hågelby hus and the park kiosk will be open. The bonfire will be lit at 8.10pm and at 8.30pm there'll be a fire show. 

The Mälaren scouts are arranging a fun Walpurgis celebration at Lake Kyrksjön, with activities such as coconut ball catapult, nail in the log, whack-a-mole and arrow poker? If you're peckish after all the play, the café serves goodies such as candied almonds, candy floss and coffee. The bonfire will be lit at 8pm, followed by the Västerort choir singing in the spring.

The Lovö Local History Society is organising a Walpurgis Night celebration in Drottningholm Park, on the field between the Gothic Tower and Ormholmen. From 8pm, sausages, coffee, and pastries will be available for purchase, and at 9pm there will be a bonfire with choral singing and tribute speeches to welcome spring.

Continuing the tradition, the Bandhagen Scout Group is organising a festive Walpurgis Night celebration for the whole family, where the money raised from activities and refreshments goes towards the scouts' youth activities. During the evening, there will be a bouncy castle, a raffle, a quiz walk, and of course, the May bonfire will also be lit. To ensure no one goes hungry, treats such as candy floss, chocolate balls, and hot dogs will be served.

On Walpurgis Night, Träkvista Sea Scout Group will host a traditional celebration at Ekebyhov Castle on Ekerö. The evening will feature a spring speech, singing, and fun activities, along with sweet treats like cakes and buns, roasted almonds, and popcorn. At 8pm, the bonfire will be lit by a torch procession.

At Smedsudden on Kungsholmen, Valborg is celebrated with both a bonfire and an extensive music programme featuring choirs, jazz, and rock. There will also be face painting and other child-friendly activities, as well as the sale of hot dogs and snacks. The bonfire is lit at 8.45pm, and if you want to dispose of some branches you can drop them off at the bonfire the day before. 

Escape the everyday with a Valborg get-away on the island of Grinda and watch spring unfolding up close. Enjoy a three-course dinner in the dining room, a bonfire, and a sauna bath. The next morning, indulge in a breakfast buffet, all surrounded by the beautiful natural surroundings of the Stockholm archipelago. You can also come for a meal in the dining room and then join the celebrations.

Classic celebrations at Klubbensborgs camping site in Mälarhöjden. The evening includes music, speeches, bonfires and fireworks. You can buy coffee and snacks, hot dogs and ice cream and visit Café Uddvillan. The evening kicks off at 6.30pm and the bonfire will be lit at 8.45pm.

Why not combine Walpurgis celebrations with some archipelago charm? In Vaxholm, spring is celebrated with songs from the Vaxholm Church Choir and a traditional spring speech from the Vaxholm Local Heritage Association. Afterwards, the bonfire is lit on a raft outside the Local Heritage Centre. As the cherry on top, the café will be offering free hot dogs to all children, and there will be live music as well.

Why not head out into the archipelago to celebrate Walpurgis night? A torchlit procession leaves from Sandhamn Värdshus at 8pm and makes it way up to the bonfire on Fläskberget hill. You can buy torches on site and song sheets will be handed out. Warm drinks and sweet treats will be handed out by the bonfire, but if you like you can take your own campfire bread, sausages, marshmallows or something else to grill by the fire. 

Vinterviken, a small garden oasis just south of Söder, welcomes spring with choir singing, a small bonfire, and plenty of outdoor charm. At 6pm there will be a performance and sing-along with a children's Walpurgis choir on the main stage, followed by lighting the fire basket. At 8pm, Lunae Chamber Choir takes the stage and adds more music to the evening with traditional Walpurgis songs. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the Garden Café and the ice cream stand, which are open all evening.