Our kids are born 2001 and 2005, a girl and a boy. They love to travel with us in Sweden. Thanks to them we have experienced many fun activities. Both love the amusement parks Liseberg in Gothenburg and Gröna Lund in Stockholm.
Forever young: Pippi Longstocking turns 75
75 years have already passed since the release of Astrid Lindgren's classic "Pippi Longstocking". The birthday of the timeless children's icon will be celebrated...
The Feast of St. Lucia, December 13
The Feast of St. Lucia, December 13, is perhaps the most cherished of all Swedish traditions. A celebration of the "bearer of light in...
Gingerbread houses at ArkDes Museum in Stockholm 2019/2020
On November 29, 2019 the annual exhibition of gingerbread houses opened at ArkDes, the architecture and design centre in Stockholm. ArkDes is located on...
Holiday villages, holiday parks, and resort villages in Sweden
Holiday villages, holiday parks, and resort villages are mostly called "stugby" or "fritidsby" in Swedish. Sometimes they are affiliated with a hotel, sometimes with...
Happy Cinnamon Bun Day: On October 4, the Swedes celebrate their favourite pastries
Anyone who has ever been to Sweden knows the classic Swedish cinnamon roll, called kanelbulle. It is one of Sweden's most popular sweet snacks....
The seven best zoos in Sweden
Swedish zoos actively participate in international breeding and conservation programmes. In addition, most of the zoos give unique insights into the native fauna of...
Vimmerby, Astrid Lindgren’s native town
In Vimmerby in northeastern Småland, it's all about Pippi, Karlsson and Emil, the famous children's book characters of Astrid Lindgren. The town is Astrid...
Famous toy collection has become new museum at Bergrummet in Stockholm – The Tidö Collection of Toys...
Scandinavia’s largest toy collection was previously kept at the prestigious Tidö Castle in central Sweden. In September, Tidö Collection of Toys & Comics was...
Liseberg fourth best amusement park in Europe 2017
Last night the European Star Awards 2017 were presented at the Euro Attractions Show in Berlin. The amusement park Liseberg in Gothenburg was voted...
World’s first and only “Shaun the Sheep Land” at Skåne Animal Park
On Friday June 17 the world's first "Shaun the Sheep Land" will be inaugurated. It is located in the Skåne Animal Park in Höör, about...
New attraction at Liseberg: Test your wings on AeroSpin
In summer 2016, Liseberg in Gothenburg will launch an interactive aeroplane ride in the newly installed area on Liseberg hill. AeroSpin is a thrilling...
Swedish World Premiere for Gorō Miyazaki’s Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter
Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter, Astrid Lindgren’s final great work, was released in 1981. The book has been translated into 41 languages and more than...
Orsa Predator Park turns 30
The Orsa Predator Park in Dalarna will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. It opened in 1986 as a municipally owned park with Nordic...
Free outdoor skatepark in central Gothenburg
If you are visiting Gothenburg and have kids with skateboards or scooters, we can recommend a free outdoor skatepark, the "Actionpark". It is located...
Stockholm Culture Festival in mid-August
The Stockholm Culture Festival takes place on six consecutive days in mid-August and closes on a Sunday. This Sunday marks the end of the...
Congratulations, Pippi! – Pippi Longstocking 70 years 1945-2015
The countdown has begun for Pippi Longstocking’s 70th birthday party, and it’s going to be a big roaring celebration both in Sweden and other...
Naval Museum in Karlskrona is Museum of the Year 2015
Today it was announced that the Naval Museum in Karlskrona has been named Swedish Museum of the Year 2015 by the Association of Swedish...
SkyView and the Stockholm Globe Arena
The Stockholm Globe Arena is one of the most distinctive landmarks of the Swedish capital. Officially the building is named after its sponsor, "Ericsson...
The open-air museum Skansen on Djurgården
In warm summer weather, Stockholmers swarm to the open air-museum Skansen. At Skansen you can spend a whole day without even a hint of...
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Of course there are so many more things that you can do with your children in Sweden. You can, for example, enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities.
