Short Getaways from Stockholm with Kids — Glamping, Cabins & Overnight Stays
Updated July 14, 2026
25 family-friendly destinations within a 1–4 hour drive of Stockholm — theme parks, zoos, water parks, glamping and family resorts. Great for a weekend, a summer-break day, or an overnight escape.
Amusement & Theme Parks
6 getaways
Astrid Lindgrens Värld
Meet Pippi Longstocking, Emil from Lönneberga, and Karlsson-on-the-Roof
Furuvik
Furuvik is an adventure park with a zoo, amusement rides, and a water park
High Chaparral
Step straight into the Wild West in 1876
Leksand Sommarland
Leksand Sommarland offers 48 attractions and activities for both big and small children, including a water park and…
Lådbilslandet i Nykvarn
Welcome to Lådbilslandet Nykvarn
Skara Sommarland
Welcome to summer adventures in Scandinavia's largest water park
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Water Parks
3 getaways
Familjeäventyret på Gustavsvik
Gustavsvik offers a family adventure with Lost City, Sweden's largest water park, a summer outdoor pool area, a…
Kokpunkten i Västerås
Your heart beats harder when you take the step out
Äventyrsbadet på Fyrishov
At Fyrishov's adventure pool, you can swim, play, splash, and have fun regardless of age
Zoos & Safari
3 getaways
Kolmården
Kolmården is a wildlife park and amusement park offering a variety of animal encounters, thrilling rides like Wildfire,…
Parken Zoo
ANIMALS - AMUSEMENT PARK - WATER - CAMPING
Sälstationen
Come and hike with your children, using all your senses to experience the forest, look for animal tracks, observe…
Glamping & Unique Stays
5 getaways
Fejan Outdoor Glamping
Experience the most talked-about glamorous camping in the archipelago
Glamping i Aktiv Skärgård
Glamping near the sea in connection with the mining village's campsite on Utö
Glamping på Siggesta Gård
Glamping with a touch of luxury – cozy decorated tents for a comfortable and relaxed stay close to nature
Safari Camp i Kolmården
Experience an unforgettable adventure at Safari Camp in Kolmården
Svartsö Logi
In our furnished canvas tents by the shoreline below Svartsö Krog, we offer an overnight stay with unique proximity to…
Spa & Family Resorts
4 getaways
Barn på Smådalarö Gård Spa
Both big and small may need a break from everyday life, and here at Smådalarö Gård Spa, children from 6 years old are…
Ellery med familjen
At Ellery, warm pools, cold dips from the dock, long breakfasts, and cozy game nights await, just a short trip from…
Sommarlov på Djurönäset för hela familjen
Who wouldn't want to enjoy summer in the Archipelago? With us, you can relax and enjoy the summer without obligations
Yasuragi Kids
During the summer, Yasuragi is adapted for both adults and children – we call it Yasuragi Kids
Nature & Outdoors
4 getaways
Birka Vikingastaden
At Birka, you step straight into the Viking Age
Sommaren på Flottsbro
Flottsbro is a destination for those who want to combine nature, swimming, and active days outdoors
Sommarens familjeäventyr i Säfsen
Säfsen is an experience destination in southern Dalarna with activities all year round
Stendörren
Stendörren is a popular destination located along the coast between Nyköping and Trosa
Frequently Asked Questions
How far are these getaways?
All destinations are within roughly a 1–4 hour drive of Stockholm — right for a weekend, a summer-break day, or a single overnight. The drive time is usually noted in each listing.
Are they only for weekends?
Not at all — they work just as well for a summer-break weekday or a spontaneous overnight as for a weekend. You decide when it suits the family.
What is glamping?
Glamping is "glamorous camping" — staying close to nature in comfy tents, domes or cabins with real beds. Great for families who want the outdoors without roughing it.
Are the destinations kid-friendly?
Yes — all 25 are picked for families, from zoos and water parks to glamping and family resorts.