Month: April 2022

Spring is finally here and we are leaving the cold and dark winter months behind us. After two years of a pandemic, it’s finally time to get back to normal. All the museums and restaurants will be open just about every day during spring.  Below we have gathered some inspiration and tips on things to do this spring on Djurgården, as well as some tips on Easter holiday activities for the whole family.

A joyful Easter holiday

Here at Djurgården, Easter is one of our favourite times of the year and we want to share that feeling with all our visitors. During the Easter week, there will be lots of fun activities to explore in all corners of Djurgården. Activities that will make all kinds of visitors, big and small, feel and share the same love for Easter as we do!

Take the whole family on an Easter adventure at Junibacken where there will be activities in the house with Mamma Mu and the Crow. Cozy up in the reading corner, do crafts in the Pavilion or go on a crow hunt. You can also meet Mummy Mu and the Crow who will be visiting Junibacken on Easter Sunday! There will be different theatre performances every day and if one of the kids show up dressed up, they will get a free Easter egg!

At Skansen you can take part in traditions in houses and farms, listen to legends and music, do Easter crafts or tie a broom.

At the Nordic Museum, there are several clever missions for children and adults to solve together in the museum: gather knowledge from the inhabitants of the Arctic in the exhibition Arctic – as the ice melts, solve the mystery of the missing marzipan figure or follow clues and hunt for letters in the fashion exhibition ”British so into the Nordic countries”.

An island of art and culture

Djurgården is unique with its greenery in the middle of a capitol city like Stockholm. Artists have always come here to share or seek inspiration for their art, from Bellman and his songs to Prince Eugene and his unique way of capturing Stockholm on canvas.

This long-standing tradition has, of course, contributed to Djurgården now boasting one of Europe’s most impressive art collections and cultural heritages. You can’t walk around the island without being greeted by a wonderful inner peace and tranquillity that makes you want to explore your own creative vein.

Throughout spring there will be a continuous stream of new and interesting exhibitions in many of our museums. From the German-Swedish Ann Wolff, an international award-winning artist known for her stunning glass artworks, to the French artist duo Pierre et Gilles and their exhibition “Troubled Waters”, which depicts the romantic image of the sea, the harbour and seafaring life.

At the far end of Blockhusudden, you’ll find the hidden gem  Thielska Galleriet, considered one of Sweden’s finest art museums, with a unique collection of turn-of-the-century artworks by Edvard Munch and August Strindberg, among others.

Gröna Lund reopens

After a two year pandemic, we can finally say that our amazing Gröna Lund is opening again. On 24 April, the park welcomes you to a magical summer with many rides on their carousels! This year is also an incredible startup with concerts on the big and small stage with everything from Zara Larsson, Dua Lipa, Tom Jones, Ziggy Marley and more. You don’t want to miss it!

A culinary journey

Did you know that the popular and tasty Hasselbackspotatisen originates from Hasselbacken on Djurgården? Check out their menu where Hasselbackspotatis is presented in a whole new way.

Djurgården also has a wide selection of cafés and restaurants. From the venerable Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh to the Michelin star restaurants Oaxen and Aira.

Now that the weather is getting milder, many of the restaurants are opening up. One not to be missed is the Blå portens lovely garden lounge, which becomes a lively meeting place with a cosy 20th-century ambience.  When the spring sun is at its strongest, how about settling down with a glass of wine or a snack at the Spritmuseum restaurant while the kids sink their teeth into a ice cream cone.

Along the Djurgårdsbrunn canal you can find Villa Källhagen where there will be a nice garden hangout with a wide variety of music, ranging from Opera and Livejazz to a DJ with various guest artists.  So bring your friends and enjoy the summer while listening to some really great tunes.

The Djurgårdslinjen tram will resume service between Norrmalmstorg and Djurgården, starting Saturday 10 April.

During the spring, the service runs Saturday – Sunday between 11 am and 5 pm. The first departure on Saturday from Norrmalmstorg is at 10.34 am – from Skansen at 10.51 am. Thereafter, the departures will be frequent throughout the day until around 5 pm.

Read more at their website.

On April 23, it’s finally time for Stockholm Culture Night 2022. This year, more cultural activities than ever will open their doors with free admission for all visitors, 18:00- 24:00.

At Royal Djurgården, you can experience a live concert at the Museum of Ethnography or spend an evening at the Abba Museum, where you get a unique chance to meet ABBA’s very own fashion designer Owe Sandström, who will showcase never-before-seen creations.

To give you an overview of everything that is happening at Djurgården, we have listed all the attractions from Djurgården who are participating during Stockholm Culture Night 2022.

Open house at the Nordic Museum

Experience painted masterpieces in the Paris of the North, a visual dream journey through the Nordic countries of travel posters, life in a changing Arctic and the history of children in the Time Vault. Restaurant and café all evening. The doors are open!

Limited number of places for The Paris of the North and The Time Vault. Book your tickets here.

The Viking museum

During the night The Viking Museum opens its doors with free admission for all! See the museum’s new exhibitions and meet their Vikings. Don’t miss Ragnfrid’s Tale, an 11-minute journey inspired by the Viking Age!

The Vasa Museum

Enjoy Vasa and meet the experts and guides at the museum. Learn more about the 17th century – life and crafts back then, as well as Vasa’s history. Try weaving and loading a ship. Join a guided tour and enjoy food, drinks and music in Vasa’s company.

Guided tours at Thiels Gallery

Join us for an introductory tour of the vast art collection from the turn of the last century and see contemporary art in the exhibition A Home. The tours (approx. 20 min) start at 7, 8, 9 and 10 pm. The museum and Café Monika Ahlberg are also open for self-guided visits throughout the evening.

An evening under the surface at the Museum of Wrecks

At the bottom of the Baltic Sea lies a cultural treasure unique in the world. Come and dive into the exhibitions – meet marine archaeologists who will take us down below the surface of the Baltic Sea. The Museum and Wreck Café & Bar will be open all evening with festive features.

A unique evening at ABBA The Museum with Owe Sandström

ABBA The Museum invites you to a unique evening where you can meet ABBA’s designer Owe Sandström and visit the museum at the same time. Owe will be on hand to answer questions, sign products and showcase some never-before-seen creations.

Concert and talk at the Ethnographic Museum

Concert + artist talk with one of Sweden’s most exciting artists Sibille Attar, guided tours of the sustainability exhibition Human Nature, workshop in the creative workshop and food/drink/music in the museum restaurant Matmekka.

A major task at the Police Museum

The Police Museum invites you to a police game where you will have the chance to speed-date a police officer.
In the new exhibition you can see yourself in the different guises and uniforms of the police and find out: Which police officer are you?

Missions and quizzes at the Maritime Museum

What is the name of the main character in The Old Man and the Sea? Which ship was called The Golden clog? Do you know that we have small figures hidden on our ship models? Explore the museum and your own maritime knowledge in the Maritime Museum quiz walk.

Zero City at the Museum of Technology

This night, the city is visited by the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, which has put sound to the history of the 20th century Swedish technology – The solo piece FYR by Johannes Burström. There will also be some unexpected meetings with Imaginato.