Stockholm for kids
Publish date: 10 June 2025
Stockholm is a child-friendly city. Children's attractions and museums are abundant with activities and exhibits, especially for children. Distances are short and the public transportation system takes you everywhere you want to go. Buses are even free if you're bringing a stroller.
The green island of Djurgården is the perfect place to start a family vacation. Many of Stockholm's most popular children's attractions are located here, within walking distance from one another.
Here you'll find the fairytale world of Junibacken, The Viking Museum, The Vasa Museum, and Skansen – a popular open-air museum, complete with historical buildings, Nordic animals, a children's zoo, and an aquarium. Stockholm's amusement park Gröna Lund is located beautifully along the water and a great place to visit for a memorable day.
Teenagers in Stockholm
There are plenty of restaurants in Stockholm suitable for visitors with strollers, and kids are welcome in all cafés and restaurants. If you visit Stockholm during the summer you can go swimming in several places in midtown or take a trip to a lovely beach on the outskirts. If you're here when it's too cold for a swim, try the amphibious bus Ocean Bus for a unique sightseeing tour.
Below are some suggestions on what to do in Stockholm with kids.
Take a Break at a Playground
If you're visiting Stockholm with children, a playground can be the perfect place to pause for a while and let the kids run off some energy. The city has plenty of great playgrounds with different themes, suited for various ages.
One that has recently had a makeover is Tessinparken, designed like a miniature city. Other must-visits include Bryggartäppan, inspired by the settings in the book series “City of My Dreams” by Per Anders Fogelström.
Some other parks well worth a visit are Stora Blecktornsparken, Kristinebergs Slottspark – Uggleparken, Anders Franzén’s Park in Hammarby Sjöstad, Ivar Los Park, Lilla Kvarnholmen, and Kronobergs Parklek.
If you're heading a bit outside the city center, don’t miss Mulle Meck Park in Järvastaden, Solna, or Lassemaja Park in Skogås.