What to Do During the Summer Break in Stockholm?
Updated September 29, 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 marknader 2026
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Pippi Långstrumps värld
Welcome to Pippi Longstocking's world, a whimsical and playful place where anything can happen
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
FROST Café & Gelato Liljeholmstorget
Here you will find authentic Gelato, delicious snacks, great coffee, and much more
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 offers conferences and spa experiences 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
Sjöhistoriska is located on Djurgården in Stockholm
Hallwylska Museet
Hallwylska museum offers a step back in time, showcasing historical intrigues and living theater
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.
Art Camp at Husby Gård
Under Art Camp, children and young people in Järva can explore their creativity through various art forms
Lådbilslandet i Nykvarn
Welcome to Lådbilslandet Nykvarn
Skansen
Skansen is an open-air museum and zoo, offering a unique blend of Swedish cultural history and wildlife
Vasamuseet
The Vasa Museum tells the story of the Vasa, the time it was built, and its modern history
ABBA The Museum
ABBA The Museum is more than a regular museum
Fotografiska Stockholm
Welcome to Fotografiska, where photography, art, and culture meet
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
The adventure pool features a slide, wild river, outdoor swimming pool, and whirlpool
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
At Bro Swimming Hall, you can not only play, splash, and learn to swim, but you can also enjoy the sauna, participate…
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
Gröna Lund is an amusement park offering a variety of rides, games, and experiences
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 heart of Södermalm in Medborgarhuset
Funland Sollentuna
Funland is the only and first playland in the entire Nordic region where parents can leave their children to run…
GIH-badet
GIH Pool offers, among other things, lap swimming, play, swimming lessons, 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.
Naturhistoriska riksmuseet
The Swedish Museum of Natural History researches, preserves, and explains nature
Tekniska Museet
The Technical Museum is Sweden's largest technical museum and a place for discoveries for the whole family
Historiska Museet
The Historical Museum offers a journey through Sweden's history, from ancient times to the present day
Moderna Museet
Welcome to Moderna Museet in Stockholm
Liljevalchs Konsthall
Welcome to Liljevalchs, Stockholm's largest and oldest art hall
Alviks bibliotek
The library is located in bright and pleasant premises one floor up at Alvik Square and welcomes all ages
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
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, which has roots from the 19th century
Björklunds Hage 4H-gård
Björklunds Hage 4H is a lively and inspiring place for both children and youth in the heart of Norra Ängby, Bromma
Eolshälls 4H-gård
We are a non-profit organization for children and youth in Stockholm
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.
Tom Tits Experiment
Tom Tits Experiment is Sweden's largest science center in Södertälje with over 400 interactive experiments, where the…
Artipelag
Artipelag is an international destination for art, design, food, and events – beautifully located on Värmdö in the…
Siggesta Gård
Siggesta Gård is a place for relaxing 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 heart of Stockholm
Armémuseum
Follow Sweden through war and peace, take a look in Raoul Wallenberg's room, or delve into the technical development of…
Astrid Lindgrens hem på Dalagatan
The apartment at Dalagatan 46 in Stockholm was Astrid Lindgren's home from 1941 until her death in 2002
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.
Rosendals Trädgård
Rosendals Trädgård hosts a Harvest Festival with a harvest market, food and drink, self-picking, Herbarium: Harvest…
Humlegårdens parklek
Welcome to the park play area
Hågelbyparken
Hågelby Park is a vibrant people's park open to everyone
Stora Skuggans 4H-gård
Stora Skuggans 4H farm is a non-profit children's and youth organization with activities for children, young people,…
Tungelsta trädgårdsparks lekplats
The playground in Tungelsta Garden Park is inspired by Tungelsta's history with market gardens, laundries, and drying…
Årstabergsparken
Årstabergsparken is a mountain park in the Liljeholmen district, stretching through Årstaberg and Årstadal
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.
Rinkeby bibliotek
Rinkeby library is located in Rinkeby center in the same building as Folkets hus
Kista bibliotek
Kista Library is Stockholm's second largest library
Skärholmens bibliotek
Skärholmen Library is centrally located in Skärholmen's center with a view of the square and an entrance from…
Husbybadet
Husbybadet is located near Husby center
Aspuddens bibliotek
Aspuddens Library is a self-service library located near Aspuddens subway station
Aspuddsparken
Aspuddsparken is a park with animals, offering various activities for children and families
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 and 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 high 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
Go further — short getaways from Stockholm
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Lådbilslandet i Nykvarn
Welcome to Lådbilslandet Nykvarn
Äventyrsbadet på Fyrishov
At Fyrishov's adventure pool, you can swim, play, splash, and have fun regardless of age
Kolmården
Kolmården is a zoo and amusement park that offers a grand experience with fascinating animals, exciting rides like…
Svartsö Logi
In our furnished canvas tents by the beach below Svartsö Krog, we offer an overnight stay with unique proximity to the…
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.