Rainy Day in Stockholm with Kids?
Updated November 8, 2026
Stuck indoors? Here are the best indoor activities for families in Stockholm — museums, play centres, swimming pools, climbing walls and more, curated by activity type.
268 indoor venues. 96 are completely free. English-friendly, easy to reach by public transport, and updated weekly with prices and opening hours.
Our top picks for rainy days
Events on now
6 events
ZebraDans - Häpp!
by Lisa Spets & Niklas Valenti is a playful dance performance with delicate live music and a touch of magic
LOST på Kungliga Operan 2026
Lost (Vilse) is a whimsical dream play reminiscent of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, with music by Andrea Tarrodi
Hur låter en tomat?
Two clowns are set to perform a concert, but where are the instruments? All that exists are two bags of fruits and…
Barnteater för de allra yngsta
Welcome to a theater experience for the very youngest children
Mage, rygg, trygg på ZebraDans
A performance that warmly takes babies and art seriously
Allt är matte på ZebraDans
Join us in the magnificent world of mathematics where three friends dance around units and tens
Play Centers & Adventure
28 places
Bodyflight Indoor Skydiving
Bodyflight offers an unforgettable and unique indoor skydiving experience, allowing you to realize the dream of flying…
Bouldering Stockholm
Welcome to Stockholm's most personal climbing gym
Funland Sollentuna
Funland is the only and first playland in the entire Nordic region where parents can leave their children and run…
JumpYard Barkarby
Another great trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines, slam dunk zones, and a kids’ area
JumpYard Heron City
Another great trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines, slam dunk zones, and a kids’ area
JumpYard Nacka Forum
Another great trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines, slam dunk zones, and a kids’ area
Museums & Culture
47 places
ABBA The Museum
The interactive ABBA experience
Åbergs Museum
Åbergs Museum, founded by Lasse Åberg and opened in 2002 in an old 19th-century barn, is a destination for the whole…
ArkDes - Arkitektur och Design
ArkDes is located on the island of Skeppsholmen in the middle of Stockholm
Armémuseum
Follow Sweden through war and peace, take a look in Raoul Wallenberg's room, or delve into the technical development of…
Artipelag
Art gallery, nature trails, and a fantastic restaurant on a forested peninsula in the archipelago
Astrid Lindgrens hem på Dalagatan
The apartment at Dalagatan 46 in Stockholm was Astrid Lindgren's home from 1941 until her death in 2002
Swimming & Water Parks
18 places
Åkeshovs simhall
Åkeshov's swimming hall is a beautiful facility and one of the most appreciated swimming halls in Stockholm
Eriksdalsbadet - Äventyrsbad
Stockholm’s largest public swimming pool
Farsta simhall
Farsta Swimming Hall offers a beautiful view of nature and the lake
Forsgrénska badet
A charming outdoor pool on Kungsholmen with a heated 25-meter pool, kids’ pool, and sunbathing lawns
Husbybadet
Husbybadet is located near Husby Center
Järfällabadet BAD & GYM
Medley Järfällabadet opened its doors in 2018
Bowling & Games
8 places
Åkeshovs Bowling
The prices below are per lane and per lane hour (55 min)
Birka Bowling
Birka Bowling Stockholm is one of Stockholm's largest and best bowling halls, with 17 modern bowling lanes, including 3…
Bowling på O'Learys Tolv Stockholm
O'Learys Tolv Stockholm offers bowling in unique and imaginative environments with 27 lanes
Bowlingpalatzet Högdalen
Bowlingpalatzet Högdalen offers bowling, including disco bowling on Fridays and Saturdays
Bowlingpalatzet Tyresö
Bowlingpalatzet Tyresö offers bowling for all ages, including discobowling on weekends
New Bowl Center Gullmarsplan
New Bowl Center Gullmarsplan is one of Stockholm's most popular bowling alleys – a natural meeting place for friends,…
Creative & Calm
54 places
Alviks bibliotek
The library is located in bright and pleasant premises one floor up at Alvik Square and welcomes all ages
Älvsjö bibliotek
Älvsjö bibliotek is a cash-free library located near Älvsjö commuter train station
Årsta bibliotek
The library is located in Årsta center, about a ten-minute journey by bus 160 or tram from Gullmarsplan or Liljeholmen
Aspuddens bibliotek
Aspuddens Library is a self-service library located near Aspuddens subway station
Bagarmossens bibliotek
The library is located in the high-rise building at Lagaplan in the heart of the 1950s suburb of Bagarmossen
Barnlördagar på Kungliga Operan
Welcome to our children's Saturdays: concerts, try-out activities, or guided tours
Other
113 places
Arkadspel på O'Learys Tolv Stockholm
O'Learys Tolv Stockholm offers a large game zone with over 80 different arcade and pinball games, making it possibly…
Äventyrsgolf på Tolv Stockholm
Enjoy our adventure golf course with a Stockholm theme
Badminton på Enskede Rackethall
Enskede Rackethall is one of Stockholm's largest and most complete racket halls featuring racket sports such as table…
Badminton på Frescati Sports Center
Frescati Sports Center features 15 badminton courts, with a new and fresh sports floor
Badminton på Kista Racket Center
Kista Racket Center offers 10 badminton courts with a good 'springy' sports floor and excellent LED lighting
Badminton på Sollentuna Rackethall
Sollentuna Rackethall has a total of 10 badminton courts, all in really good condition
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Practical tips for families visiting Stockholm
Kids ride public transport free
Children under 12 travel free on all SL transport (metro, buses, trams, commuter boats) with a paying adult. Buy a single adult SL card and explore the whole city.
Most museums are free for under-18s
Sweden’s state museums — including Tekniska, Naturhistoriska, Nordiska, and Historiska — are free for everyone under 18. That’s a lot of rainy days covered at zero cost.
Everyone speaks English
You won’t need any Swedish. Staff at museums, play centers, and restaurants all speak English. Signs and menus are often bilingual. Sweden consistently ranks among the top English-speaking countries in the world.
Fika is your secret weapon
Every indoor venue has a café or is next to one. Plan a fika break (coffee + pastry) — it’s what Swedish families do. Kids get a juice and a kanelbulle (cinnamon bun). Budget about 50–80 SEK per person.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do in Stockholm with kids when it rains?
Stockholm has 268 indoor activities for kids — from museums and play centers to swimming pools and climbing gyms. 96 of them are completely free. All listed here with current opening hours and prices.
Are indoor activities in Stockholm English-friendly?
Yes. Almost all museums, play centers, and swimming pools have English-speaking staff. Major museums like Tekniska, Junibacken, and Vasa Museum have full English signage. You won’t need any Swedish.
How much do kids’ indoor activities cost in Stockholm?
96 indoor activities are completely free, including most state museums for under-18s. Paid activities range from about 100–250 SEK per child. Play centers and trampoline parks are typically 150–200 SEK.
What indoor activities work for toddlers (0–3) in Stockholm?
189 indoor venues welcome toddlers. Highlights include Rum för Barn at Kulturhuset (free), Junibacken, and several indoor playgrounds. Most museums are stroller-friendly.
Is Stockholm good for families with children?
Extremely. Kids under 12 ride public transport free, most state museums are free for under-18s, and the city is compact and stroller-friendly. Swedes take family time seriously — you’ll find kids’ areas everywhere.