Indoor Activities for Kids in Stockholm

Updated May 19, 2026

Looking for fun things to do indoors with the kids? Stockholm has a great range of indoor activities for the whole family — perfect for rainy days, cold winter afternoons, or whenever you want to try something new.

We handpick the best — sorted by age, price and what kind of place it is. The list rotates weekly so you always find something fresh.

278 indoor places
99 free
new every week
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Best for rainy days

Handpicked favourites to escape the weather
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Toddlers 0–3

Libraries, baby-friendly pools & quiet places for the youngest
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Explore All 460 Family Venues in Stockholm

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Bigger kids 7–12

Classic museums, climbing walls and stuff that makes them think
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Free indoor

Museums, libraries & play spaces — all free
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Play centres & climbing

Burn off energy — indoors
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Museums for kids

45 of Stockholm's museums for kids — hands-on classics and discoveries
Spårvägsmuseet
Museum

Spårvägsmuseet

The museum offers a plethora of objects, photos, and films

Livrustkammaren
Museum

Livrustkammaren

• Music, History and Power in 17th-Century Italy (May 23)
180 kr (kids free)
The Viking Museum
Museum

The Viking Museum

• Viking Weekend (8/5/26-9/5/26): Two days of Viking experiences in Galärparken on Djurgården, in collaboration with Vrak – Museum of Wrecks.
• Kulturnatt Stockholm (18/4/26): Experience the exhibition and meet Vikings who share anecdotes and insights into the Viking Age.
• Easter lunch at Restaurant Eld (28/3/26-12/4/26): Three-course Easter menu available daily from 11:00-15:30.
199 kr (kids free)
Etnografiska museet
Museum

Etnografiska museet

• Storytime meetings with baby carrier demonstration for parental leave (Thursday, May 21 at 13:00 - 15:00)
• Create your own storybird! (Sunday, May 24 at 13:00 - 15:00)
• Storytime meetings with baby carrier demonstration for parental leave (Thursday, May 28 at 13:00 - 15:00)
160 kr (kids free)
Fotografiska Stockholm
Museum

Fotografiska Stockholm

• Guided tours (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Stroller tour (May 7, May 21, June 4, 2026)
• Digital photography course for parental leave (May 8, 15, 22, 2026)
195 kr (kids free)
Upplevelsemuseet
Museum

Upplevelsemuseet

• A new exhibition awaits you if you visited us before July 2025. The classics below remain, but many new experiences await!
• Animal Life: Smell the worst scent of the animal kingdom. Shake the rattle of a rattlesnake. Do you react faster than a cobra?
• Virtual Reality: Walk a plank at 200 meters high in VR.
210/185 kr
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Swimming pools

Indoor pools year-round with kids’ pools and water slides
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Culture: theatres, libraries & galleries

For readers, theatre fans and aspiring artists
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many indoor activities are there in Stockholm?

We track 278 indoor activities across Stockholm — from museums and swimming pools to play centres and climbing walls. Great for rainy days and cold winter weeks.

Are there free indoor activities?

Yes! 99 of our 278 indoor venues are completely free, including Alviks bibliotek, Älvsjö bibliotek, ArkDes - Arkitektur och Design, Årsta bibliotek, Aspuddens bibliotek, Bagarmossens bibliotek and more. See our free activities page for more options.

Which indoor activities suit toddlers (0–3)?

199 of our indoor venues welcome toddlers — including ABBA The Museum, Åbergs Museum, Åkeshovs Simhall, Alviks bibliotek, Älvsjö bibliotek, ArkDes - Arkitektur och Design and more. Open preschools, libraries and play rooms work especially well.

Where can kids play indoors in Stockholm?

Stockholm offers 278 indoor activities for kids, including museums, pools and cultural venues. Browse the full list above.