A great city for the little ones

Families travelling with children find Stockholm an especially convenient and pleasant place for holidaying. More importantly: kids love the city! There are loads of things to see and do, games and amusements for children of all ages. Furthermore, many of these attractions are available free of charge, or at very low prices.

Amusement park Gröna Lund at Royal Djurgården

Amusement park Gröna Lund at Royal Djurgården

Amusement park Gröna Lund at Royal Djurgården(Families travelling with children find Stockholm an especially convenient and pleasant place for holidaying. ) Junibacken at Royal Djurgården in Stockholm(Families travelling with children find Stockholm an especially convenient and pleasant place for holidaying. ) The outdoor museum Skansen in Stockholm(Families travelling with children find Stockholm an especially convenient and pleasant place for holidaying. )

Many of the most popular family destinations are found within a short, walkable distance on the parkland island of Kungliga Djurgården in central Stockholm. These include Skansen, the open-air museum, with the Lill-Skansen children’s zoo and a large terrarium brimming with exotic animals.

There is also the fun and exciting historic amusement park Gröna Lund, the Aquaria water museum and Junibacken, with all the beloved characters from Astrid Lindgren’s and other fairytale worlds. Kulturhuset (the House of Culture) at Sergels torg in the city centre and Moderna museet (the Modern Museum) on Skeppsholmen are cultural centres that cater specifically for children, with libraries, theatres, exhibits, workshops and playgrounds for the kids.

Most museums in Stockholm arrange special tours for children. Hotels, department stores and other large establishments often have special children’s areas and playrooms. Restaurants offer children’s menus at reduced prices. Everywhere in Stockholm, you’ll find parks and playgrounds, swimming and sports facilities for children of all ages. Public transport is designed to accommodate children and prams, and at weekends, under-12s enjoy free travel on buses and the underground.

The Nordic Museum at Royal Djurgården

Royal Djurgården park - Stockholm

Kungliga Djurgården (Royal Djurgården) is an island consisting mainly of parkland and forest, with enough to see to keep visitors busy for several days.

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