If you’re traveling to Stockholm with kids, you’ll find plenty to see and do – but three museums stand out as absolute must-visits:
- Junibacken
- Vasamuseet
- Tekniska Museet (The Museum of Technology)
Each one offers hands-on, imagination-fueled experiences that will have your children smiling from ear to ear.
Junibacken: Step Into the Stories of Astrid Lindgren
Junibacken is a dream come true for fans of Astrid Lindgren, the legendary author behind Pippi Longstocking, Emil, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, Ronja the Robber’s Daughter, Brothers Lionheart, etc.
So kids can climb, crawl, and explore the magical worlds they’ve heard about in bedtime stories. There’s even a storybook train ride that takes you on a journey through Lindgren’s imaginative universes – an immersive trip into Nordic storytelling at its best.
Vasamuseet: The Ship That Didn’t Float (Far)
Just a short walk from Junibacken is the famous Vasa Museum. You probably already know the story? In the 17th century, a grand warship set sail from Stockholm… And promptly sank just minutes later.
Centuries later, the Swedes raised the wreck and built an entire museum around it. The restored ship is breathtaking, and the surrounding exhibits let kids explore life in the 1600s. From clothing and food to weapons and daily life on board.
Tekniska Museet: Science, Fun, and a Bit of Mayhem
A bit farther from the city centre – but along a lovely walking path by the river – is the Museum of Technology. And once you’re inside, good luck pulling your kids away.
From AI simulations and VR games to classic hands-on machines, this is a place where children (and adults) can spend hours exploring, building, testing, and even virtually destroy a planet (safely, of course).
Good Food and Great Energy
All three museums have canteens with traditional Swedish food, and most offer kid-friendly lunch options at democratic prices. After all that running, building, climbing, and imagining, your kids will need to refuel.
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