Discover Sweden, a Scandinavian gem blending stunning natural beauty with modern design and rich Viking heritage. From the cosmopolitan streets of Stockholm to the Northern Lights in Lapland, Sweden offers diverse experiences year-round.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Skansen Open-Air Museum
The world's oldest open-air museum combines Nordic zoo animals (moose, bears, wolves, lynx) with 150 historic buildings from across Sweden. Traditional craft demonstrations and seasonal events make it Sweden's best family day out.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Vasa Museum
Children are mesmerized by the world's only surviving 17th-century warship — an enormous vessel with 700 carved decorations. Interactive exhibitions explain the ship's dramatic sinking and salvage, with child-friendly audio guides available.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Gröna Lund Amusement Park, Stockholm
Stockholm's beloved waterfront amusement park with rides ranging from gentle carousels for young children to serious roller coasters for older kids and teens. Beautiful Djurgården island location with harbor views.
Duration: Full day
Junibacken, Stockholm
The magical Pippi Longstocking world designed by Astrid Lindgren, featuring a ride through Swedish children's literature classics, playhouses, and interactive areas. Universally loved by young Swedish children — a genuine cultural experience.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Tom Tits Experiment, Södertälje
One of Scandinavia's best hands-on science centers with 200+ experiments kids can conduct themselves. A 45-minute drive from Stockholm makes this an excellent family day trip. The outdoor science playground is exceptional.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Kolmården Wildlife Park
Sweden's largest wildlife park 150km south of Stockholm with Nordic and international animals, a dolphin show, safari train, and Africa-inspired cable car safari. An exceptional family day that combines education with excitement.
Duration: Full day
Stockholm Archipelago Ferry Trip
A magical experience for children of all ages — take a Waxholmsbolaget ferry through the islands to Vaxholm for fresh shrimp and ice cream, then ferry back. The boat journey itself through beautiful archipelago is the main attraction.
Duration: Half day
Dog Sledding, Kiruna (winter)
Children who experience dog sledding through Lapland forests under the Northern Lights or midnight sun remember it for a lifetime. Several responsible husky farms near Kiruna offer family-appropriate trips with training and safety guidance.
Duration: 2-4 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Scandic Hotels (various locations)
Sweden's most family-friendly chain with connecting rooms, free stay for children under 15 sharing parents' room, generous breakfast buffets with children's sections, and pools at many properties.
Family features: Children stay free, connecting rooms, high chairs, cribs, baby/child menus, many properties with pools
STF Vandrarhem Zinkensdamm, Stockholm
Large family-friendly hostel on Södermalm with family rooms, kitchen facilities, and excellent metro access. Clean, well-run, and significantly cheaper than hotels for families needing space.
Family features: Family rooms sleeping 4-6, full kitchen access, breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, parking
Camp Ripan, Kiruna
A cabin resort in Lapland perfectly set up for families — connecting cabins, outdoor activities including Northern Lights safaris and dog sledding, restaurant with children's menus, and on-site Aurora Spa.
Family features: Family cabins, children's activities, Aurora spa, dog sledding, reindeer experiences, indoor pool
First Camp (nationwide camping/cabin chain)
Sweden's leading camping and cabin resort chain with properties near major attractions. Affordable family cabins with proper bedding, playgrounds, pools, and outdoor activities. Excellent for summer family travel.
Family features: Family cabins, playgrounds, mini-golf, swimming pools, outdoor activities, kitchen facilities
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Swedish restaurants almost universally offer barnmeny (children's menu) with smaller portions at $8-12 — meatballs, pasta, and fish dishes are typical
Max Burgers (Swedish fast food chain) is a reliable family option nationwide — higher quality than McDonald's, kids' meals around $8 with toy
Skansen's restaurant serves traditional Swedish food in a family-friendly setting; the outdoor areas allow children space to play between courses
Children under 7 ride free on Stockholm's SL public transport when accompanied by an adult — great savings for families
Swedish supermarkets (ICA, Coop) have excellent deli sections and prepared foods — picnics in Djurgården or Hagaparken are a budget-friendly family meal option
Fika culture means Swedish cafes are child-friendly — konditorier (bakeries) welcome children and most have high chairs available
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
The Stockholm Pass (1-5 day) covers over 60 attractions including Skansen, Vasa Museum, and ABBA Museum — excellent value for families doing multiple paid attractions
Allemansrätten (Right to Roam) means children can freely roam forests, pick berries, and paddle in lakes throughout Sweden — a wonderful freedom for outdoorsy families
Book summer activities (dog sledding, ICEHOTEL day visits, archipelago tours) months in advance — popular family experiences sell out
Sweden has world-class stroller/pushchair infrastructure — elevators at all metro stations, wide paths, and sloped entrances everywhere
Many Swedish museums are free for children under 18 — Historiska Museet, Moderna Museet, and Nationalmuseum are family-friendly and free for kids