What to Do During the Summer Break in Stockholm?
Updated August 18, 2026
Ten weeks off with kids — week-by-week guide with events, free activities, festivals and day trips, June 13 – August 16, 2026.
Swedish summer break (sommarlov) is one of Europe’s longest — about ten weeks. Stockholm’s rhythm shifts noticeably: late June and early July are peak tourist season, mid-to-late July empties out as Swedes head to summer houses, and mid-August brings everyone back. The free SVT children’s programme in Kungsträdgården runs all summer, museums stay open throughout, and outdoor swimming is one of the city’s most underrated joys.
The summer break, week by week
Week 1 — School's out (Jun 13–14)
The first days are still fresh — energy is high, weather is most reliable, and the kids are still hyped. Good time for a spontaneous outing or ice cream in the park before the routine collapses.
Bondens egna vårmarknader på Katarina Bangata 2026
Bondens egna marknader offer direct sales of vegetables, berries, meat, game, salmon, crayfish, flour, honey, bread,…
Pippi Långstrumps värld
Welcome to Pippi Longstocking's world, a whimsical and playful place where anything can happen
Solnas nya sommargågata
Centralvägen is transformed into a summer pedestrian street – a new meeting place with outdoor seating, entertainment,…
Vasaparkens parklek
Vasaparken's playground is located in Vasaparken
Anders Franzéns park – lekplats
Anders Franzén Park is located in Hammarby Sjöstad and was inaugurated in 2014
Eskilsparkens lekplats – den förtrollade ängen
In Eskilsparken in Handen – the municipality's new city park, there is the themed playground the enchanted meadow
Week 2 — Midsommar week (Jun 15–21)
Midsummer’s Eve falls on Friday June 19 — the holiday many families build the start of summer around. Most shops close early, but Stockholm is full of family-friendly celebrations. See our Midsummer guide →
Sommarlov på Djurönäset för hela familjen
Djurönäset is a conference and spa facility located in the heart of the Stockholm archipelago
Junibacken
Welcome to a magical day at the children's cultural house Junibacken on Djurgården in Stockholm
Postmuseum - Postis lekutställning
In Postis, our new play exhibition for children, the goal is to sort, transport, and deliver
Polismuseet
The Police Museum aims to stimulate dialogue about the role of the police and provide insight into how the police work
Sjöhistoriska Museet
The Maritime Museum is located on Djurgården in Stockholm
Hallwylska Museet
Hallwyl Museum is a historic home museum located in central Stockholm
Plan your break
Pre-book the popular stuff
Skansen, Gröna Lund, indoor playgrounds and the big museums book up in July. Reserve online to skip queues.
Build a rain Plan B
Stockholm summers get 1–2 wet weeks. Bookmark 3 indoor venues near home before the break starts.
Lean on the free programmes
Sommarlov i Kungsträdgården, parklek, sommarsim and library programmes run all summer. Build the week around them and save the budget for one big day out.
Week 3 — Tourist season kicks in (Jun 22–28)
International tourists start arriving after Midsommar. Museums and Djurgården get busier — go early or pre-book.
Husby Gård - Art Camp
Under Art Camp, children and young people in Järva can explore their creativity through various art forms
Lådbilslandet i Nykvarn
Welcome to Lådbilslandet Nykvarn
Pompes kringvandrande cykelcirkus
On weekends, summer days get an extra layer of magic when a traveling artist takes over the area
Skansen
Skansen is an open-air museum and zoo, offering a journey back in time with historical buildings, Nordic animals, and…
Vasamuseet
The Vasa Museum is a maritime museum on Djurgården in Stockholm
ABBA The Museum
ABBA The Museum is more than a regular museum
Week 4 — Festivals & outdoors (Jun 29–Jul 5)
Stockholm Pride and several food and music festivals kick off in early July — many with daytime family programmes. Outdoor pools are properly warm by now.
Eriksdalsbadet - Äventyrsbad
Eriksdalsbadet is Sweden's national arena for swimming sports
Actic Mörbybadet
Actic Mörbybadet in Danderyd offers a fun and safe swimming experience for the whole family with a 25-meter pool for…
Actic Sydpoolen
Welcome to Actic Sydpoolen in Södertälje – home to Stockholm's largest adventure pool and an experience for everyone…
Beckomberga simhall
Beckomberga swimming hall is Stockholm's center for parasport
Bro Simhall
In Bro Swimming Hall, it's not just possible to play, splash, and learn to swim; you can also enjoy the sauna,…
Farsta simhall
Farsta swimming hall offers a beautiful view of nature and the lake
Week 5 — Peak summer in Stockholm (Jul 6–12)
Statistically the warmest week of the year in Stockholm. Gröna Lund, Skansen and Junibacken running flat out. Great time to pair a big attraction with a swim afterwards.
Gröna Lund
Welcome to Grönan
JumpYard Barkarby
Looking for a day filled with movement, laughter, and challenges? At JumpYard Barkarby, a whole universe of activities…
Fittjabadet
Fittjabadet has been renovated and modernized
Forsgrénska badet
Forsgrénska badet is located in the middle of Södermalm in Medborgarhuset
Funland Sollentuna
Funland is the only and first playland in the whole of the Nordic countries where parents can leave their children and…
GIH-badet
GIH pool offers, among other things, lap swimming, play, swimming school, water aerobics, and diving from 1-meter and…
Week 6 — Quiet city, empty streets (Jul 13–19)
When Stockholmers leave for their summer houses, the city goes unexpectedly calm. Some local restaurants close for vacation, but museums and attractions stay open — and are pleasantly empty.
Runmaröloppen MINI-LUNKEN 2026
Welcome to Runmaröloppen in the heart of Stockholm's archipelago
Naturhistoriska riksmuseet
The Swedish Museum of Natural History researches, preserves, and explains
Tekniska Museet
The Technical Museum is Sweden's largest technical museum and a place for discoveries
Historiska Museet
Historiska museet offers thousands of authentic Viking artifacts, exhibitions, and interactive experiences for all…
Moderna Museet
Welcome to Moderna Museet in Stockholm
Liljevalchs Konsthall
Welcome to Liljevalchs, Stockholm's largest and oldest art hall
Week 7 — Archipelago & day trips (Jul 20–26)
Perfect week for a boat trip — Vaxholm, Grinda and Fjäderholmarna are all close to Stockholm. Many kids discover the archipelago for the first time around now.
Fjärilshuset Haga Ocean
At Fjärilshuset Haga Ocean, you can experience life below and above the surface
Skypark Vaxholm
Stockholm's coziest & largest high ropes course/climbing park
Tyresta Nationalpark
Tyresta National Park is the largest primeval forest area south of the Dalälven
Tyresö slott
Tyresö Castle and Park tells the story of life around a castle at the turn of the 20th century in Stockholm's southern…
Akalla 4H-gård
Akalla 4H Farm is beautifully located in Akalla village with roots dating back to the 1800s
Björklunds Hage 4H-gård
Welcome to Björklunds Hage 4H
Week 8 — Last full summer week (Jul 27–Aug 2)
Weather still holding, but August is creeping in. Good time to tick off what you missed in June — and enjoy the city while it’s still half-empty.
Yasuragi Kids
During the summer, Yasuragi is adapted for both adults and children – we call it Yasuragi Kids
Tom Tits Experiment
Tom Tits Experiment is Sweden's largest science center in Södertälje with over 400 interactive experiments, aimed at…
Artipelag
Artipelag is an international destination for art, design, food, and events – beautifully located on Värmdö in the…
Siggesta Gård
Siggesta Gård is the place for relaxed hotel weekends, good dinners, and conferences that don't feel like conferences –…
ArkDes - Arkitektur och Design
ArkDes is located on the island of Skeppsholmen in the middle of Stockholm
Armémuseum
Armémuseum is a museum that follows Sweden through war and peace, offering exhibitions on topics like Raoul Wallenberg,…
Week 9 — The slow return (Aug 3–9)
Stockholmers trickle back — restaurants reopen, shops restock. Evenings are still long but cooler; ideal for a late picnic in a quieter park, a Sunday in the Bergianska or Rosendals gardens, or the city skyline from Skinnarviksberget at dusk.
Barnteater: Djungelns ljud
Welcome to the webshop for the performance: Sounds of the Jungle
Clownkalas
Clown Party is a cheerful performance about what it is like to be siblings
Spökhistorier med Ormteatern
Let the hair on the back of your neck stand up
Humlegårdens parklek
Welcome to the park play area
Eolshälls 4H-gård
We are a non-profit organization for children and youth
Hågelbyparken
Hågelby Park is a vibrant people's park open to everyone
Week 10 — Back-to-school countdown (Aug 10–16)
Last week before the bell rings — autumn term starts Monday August 17. Library summer wrap-ups, parklek visits in slower gear, one last picnic before the year starts. Pick up school supplies early.
Sommaraktiviteter med idrott och rörelse
Come and try out various sports, games, and fun movement activities together with other children and youth
Kulturfestivalen 2026
Every year during week 33, central Stockholm is filled with concerts, dance, performing arts, film, art, literature,…
Sommarbio 2026 - Europas största utomhusbio
Stockholm Film Festival's Summer Cinema is Europe's largest outdoor cinema and a beloved August tradition
Nytorgsfesten 2026
Nytorgsfesten is an annual festival held in the Södermalm district of Stockholm
The MotoSurf World Cup 2026
The MotoSurf World Cup is one of the world’s premier surf racing competitions
Lilla Midnattsloppet Stockholm 2026
The Lilla Midnattsloppet is a 2 km race for children and youth aged 7 to 13, taking place in Södermalm, Stockholm
Treetop adventure & high-ropes courses
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Accropark Höghöjdsbana Lida
Join us up in the treetops for a sports experience and an adventure to share with family or friends
Höghöjdsbana Gimo
A breathtakingly wonderful experience among the treetops
Skypark Vaxholm
Stockholm's coziest & largest high ropes course/climbing park
Trosa Aktivitetspark
Welcome to Trosa Aktivitetspark, a place where excitement and joy meet beautiful nature
Äventyrsbanan Stockholm
Experience the adventure up in the treetops and strengthen your team with exciting wilderness and team-building…
Klätterpark i Hammarbybacken
Together with Högt & Lågt, we have a climbing park in Hammarbybacken
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High Chaparral
Step straight into the Wild West in 1876
Äventyrsbadet på Fyrishov
At Fyrishov's adventure pool, you can swim, play, splash, and have fun regardless of age
Sälstationen
Come and hike with your children, use all your senses to experience the forest, look for animal tracks, observe insects…
Fejan Outdoor Glamping
Experience the archipelago's most talked-about glamorous camping
Ellery med familjen
At Ellery, warm pools, cold dips from the dock, long breakfasts, and cozy game nights await, just a short trip from…
Sommarens familjeäventyr i Säfsen
Säfsen is an experience destination in southern Dalarna that offers family-friendly outdoor activities year-round
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Swedish summer break 2026 in Stockholm?
Stockholm's municipal primary schools (grundskolor) are off from Saturday June 13 to Sunday August 16, 2026 — autumn term starts Monday August 17. Dates may vary slightly for independent schools and upper secondary (gymnasium) — check with your school for exact dates.
What activities are free during summer break?
The Sommarlov programme in Kungsträdgården, parklek (staffed playgrounds), swimming halls (free for under-17s some weeks), library summer programmes and most parks. Many of the activities on FamGo are completely free — filter by free to see them all.
What’s open in July when "everyone’s away"?
All major museums, Djurgården’s attractions (Gröna Lund, Junibacken, Skansen, the Vasa Museum), swimming halls and parks operate as normal through July. It’s local restaurants and small shops that may close for staff vacation, mostly during weeks 28–31 (mid-July to early August — Sweden’s "industrisemester").
What to do on rainy summer days?
Stockholm has plenty of indoor options: Tom Tit in Södertälje, Junibacken on Djurgården, the Tekniska Museum, the Natural History Museum, indoor playgrounds and swimming halls. See our rainy day guide at /rainy-day-activities-stockholm-kids.