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Aerial shot of Stockholm on a summer day. Visible are the ditricts of Södermalm, Gamla stan and Norrmalm.

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A group of people are playing the boardgame Klask at Birka Bowling in Stockholm.

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Two chefs working at an open wood-fired grill, cooking seafood and other dishes over glowing embers.

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Visitors by the stalls at the Christmas Fair.

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Activities in Stockholm. A woman climbs up the walls at Klätterverket.

Klätterverket Gasverket

A table with French food at Boulebar Rålambshov in Stockholm.

Boulebar Rålis is located at the corner of Rålambshovsparken on Kungsholmen and a great place for a drink or two while playing some pétanque during the summer.The newly built restaurant is designed by architecture firm Bornstein Lyckefors and open year-round. Large glass sections reflect the shifting of seasons in the park. The menu offers classic French dishes and beverages for lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekends. Perfect to go with a game of petanque, in other words.

Boulebar Rålambshov

Boulebar Tanto

Boulebar Tanto is a great place for hanging out in the summer; play some pétanque, eat and have a drink or two. Located by Tantolunden in Södermalm, overlooking the waterside of Årstaviken. The nearest subway stop is Hornstull. Boulebar Tanto opens up every may, and is open during the summer months.

The aqua park with waterslides at Eriksdalsbadet in Stockholm.

The new Eriksdalsbadet baths replaced the old facilities in 1999 and were built during Stockholm’s application for the 2004 Olympic games. It’s the city’s largest and most modern swimming facilities with pools for recreational swimming, a gym and an aqua park with waterslides. Eriksdalsbadet is open every day of the week (with exception for certain holidays) and during the summer its open-air pools are a popular spot for families and recreational swimmers alike.

Eriksdalsbadet

Activities in Stockholm. Golfbaren Kristineberg, summer. A group of young people are enyojing drinks, and a round of miniature golf.

Golfbaren Kristineberg

Combine a nice summer lunch or dinner with a fun round of miniature golf. Golfbaren Kristineberg har a course suited for both young golfers and old pros, and a menu with something for everyone. Golfbaren opens up in late spring every year (usually the end of April) and is open until the end of September.

Hammarbybacken ski resort

A Stockholm landmark, Hammarbybacken is a popular weekend destination for many Stockholmers during the winter months. Hammarbybacken is easy to reach, either by taking the Tvärbanan-tram to Sickla Kaj or bus number 74. There are five easy-to-ski downhill slopes, a snowboard park, ski school, equipment rental, and a café. The Park Inn Hotel Hammarby, “Stockholm’s first ski hotel,” is located at the foot of the slopes. For the rest of the year, Hammarbybacken is open for other activities including downhill cycling.

Acctivities in Stockholm. Panoramic view of Highvalley Skateworld. Highvalley Skateworld is a popular skate park in the southern suburb of Högdalen.

Located in the southern suburb of Högdalen (which quite literally translates to Highvalley), Highvalley Skateworld is a popular skate park with bowls, ditches, ramps, rails, and a kid area. The park regularly hosts competitions and festivals, like the annual Bowlstock. Although a public park, accessible all year-round, the renting booth and courses are only available during the spring and summer months. The park can be reached by taking the subway&#x27;s green line to Högdalen.

Highvalley Skateworld

4 people standing against a painted backdrop of the Stockholm Old Town square. They smile and hide their faces behind beige cloaks.

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The centercourt at KD Court in Tensta, a basketball court built through donations by the Kevin Durant Foundation.

KD Court

KD Court is a colorful public basketball court located in Tensta, in the Järva area of Stockholm. The court opened in 2023, and the project was initiated by basketball superstar Kevin Durant together with the organizations Brilliant Minds and Hoop Dreams.

KD Court: Tensta

Work up a good sweat at Klätterverket Gasverket. Either by normal indoors-climbing or bouldering (indoors climbing sans ropes). The courses are suitable for both beginners and pros, and Klätterverket regularly hosts courses and events for children.

A throwing axe set in the wooden bulls-eye of a target board

madaxe

At Mad Axe in central Stockholm, you and your friends (if you&#x27;re 18 or older) get to learn how to throw axes safely, and then compete against each other! There is currently no food for sale in the establishment, but you are free to bring your own refrehsments and snacks.

Mad Axe

A large statue of Gary Gadget the mechanic and his dog Buffa. They are welcoming children to their playground in Solna, outside the city centre. The park is a wonderful space for small children to play.

Based on the beloved children&#x27;s books, the Mulle Meck (Gary Gadget in English) park is an exciting and inventive public playground for kids of all ages. Visit Gary&#x27;s garage, take a ride in his rocket or play in any of the unique jungle gyms. And who knows, maybe Gary and Buffa will stop by while you&#x27;re there?

Mulle Meck Park

Open-air gym in Skarpnäck.

Don&#x27;t want to spend a beautiful day indoors in the gym? No worries, Stockholm has over 80 open-air gyms around town. Often near a park, the gyms are open to the public and free of charge. <a href="https://motionera.stockholm/hitta-utegym/">Check the city&#x27;s official map</a> to see where the nearest one is to your location.

Open-air gyms

The walking path at Norrmälarstrand, ducks are swimming together in the water. The bridge from Kungsholmen to Hornstull, Västermalmsbron is visible in the background.

Rålambshovsparken on Kungsholmen is a popular park for activities during the summer. The park is located between two popular residential areas, with a great view over Riddarfjärden, City Hall, and Gamla Stan. People come here to play soccer, boule, beach volleyball, softball or visit the skate park. During the summer you can also take part in an aerobics session, or take a swim in the waters of Lake Mälaren.

Rålambshovsparken

Parks in Stockholm. Tensta Parkour in the northern suburb of Tensta. A parkour competition is underway on a sunny summer's day. A big crowd is watching athleets get around on the course.

Tensta Parkour, in the northern suburb of Tensta, is Stockholm’s first public parkour course. Suitable for beginners and experienced athletes alike, it offers visitors a wide variety of obstacles to traverse and climb. The park located is just a short walk from Tensta station on the subway’s blue line.

Tensta Parkour

Ready to play? Discover the best interactive games & fun activities in Stockholm from city games to unique street adventures, find fun for all ages. Maybe a game of pétanque, an afternoon in Highvalley Skateworld or a parkour session in Tensta? Stockholm has lots of exciting activities for all ages.

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