Gröna Lund visitor guide: Rides, tickets & best time to visit

Rollercoaster loops and free-fall towers at Gröna Lund amusement park on Djurgården

Gröna Lund is a historic, seasonal urban amusement park located right on the Djurgården waterfront in the heart of Stockholm. Founded in 1883, it combines vintage charm with high-energy rides, roller coasters, and iconic concert stages. Founded in 1883, the park wears its history proudly – not as a polished, manicured theme park, but as … Read more

Swedish Museum of Natural History and Cosmonova in Stockholm

Domed entrance of the Swedish Museum of Natural History, with its name on the facade

The Swedish Museum of Natural History is one of the largest museums in Sweden. The museum is in a grand early 20th-century building next to Stockholm University. It’s a popular destination for families and offers two floors of permanent and temporary exhibitions. The main attractions are the impressive dinosaur skeletons and fossils. The museum also … Read more

Family-friendly activities in Stockholm

Riders suspended from a star flyer swing tower at Gröna Lund amusement park

Stockholm has this whole family thing figured out, and we’re not just saying that. The Swedish capital hits that sweet spot where excitement meets easy-going, making it a place where both kids and parents can actually unwind (yes, really). Think of Stockholm as that super-organized friend who’s somehow made their place both exciting and totally … Read more

Ocean Bus

Ocean Bus entering the water with a splash at Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden.

Have you ever faced the dilemma of choosing between sightseeing by land or sea? With Ocean Bus, you don’t have to choose. This tour lets you explore Stockholm in an amphibious bus that travels both on land and water. Starting at Strömgatan 3, near the King’s Garden Park (Kungsträdgården), you’ll find the Ocean Bus parked … Read more

The National Museum of Science and Technology

Inside the National Museum of Science and Technology

The National Museum of Science and Technology (Tekniska museet) in the Djurgården district explores technology and its impact on society. It features several exhibitions, many with interactive displays. A group of engineers and industrialists founded the museum in 1924 to preserve and showcase Sweden’s technological and industrial heritage. They recognized the importance of documenting technological … Read more

Skansen visitor guide

Visitors walk a cobbled lane past traditional wooden houses at Skansen open-air museum

Founded in 1891 as the world’s first open-air museum, Skansen draws over a million visitors each year. It’s the easiest way to experience Swedish history, wildlife, and traditions in one place. It’s also one of the sights we’d put first on any visit, and our guide to sightseeing and attractions in Stockholm shows what else … Read more