Christmas is over, the presents have been opened, and maybe things feel a bit dull after New Year’s? No way! My name is Sofie, and I’ve planned the ultimate tour to make the most of January with tons of fun things to do during the darkest part of winter. Royal Djurgården is packed with fantastic activities to keep you busy all month long.

Here are my four absolute favorite spots for an amazing start to the new year, along with my own tips to make each experience extra special!

 

Explore the world of imagination at the Museum of Etnografiska 

The holidays are a stressful time, so I prefer to wind down in January and fill the month with a little magic. My top recommendation is the Museum of Etnografiska, which is perfect for starting off the new year.

There you can dive into the fascinating new exhibition Sagovärldar. It’s like stepping straight into another world, full of incredible adventures and stories from all around the world. I highly recommend trying to catch one of their storytelling sessions, which are included in the ticket (they run during the holiday from January 2–6). It’s truly the best way to keep your imagination and playfulness alive.

More information about the Sagovärldar exhibition can be found here.

 

Enjoy the view from one of the many cafés and restaurants

No matter how you choose to spend your time, this is my best tip for maximizing that cozy vibe. January is all about having fun so you can start the year in the best way possible.

That’s why I recommend taking a refreshing walk around the whole of Djurgården. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings, the crisp winter air, and the timeless calm that Djurgården is known for. The island is full of great places to eat and warm up! My tip is to pick one of the many cozy cafés or restaurants for the perfect ending to your outing. It’s an easy way to combine fun activities with some recovery. 

Click here for more information about food spots on Djurgården.

 

See what life used to be like in Nordbor

One of my personal favorites for all of us history lovers is a visit to the Nordiska Museum for a deep dive into Swedish culture. I would start with the exhibition Nordbor.

Imagine a timeline stretching across 500 years, from the 1500s all the way to today, filled with fascinating details about how people actually lived throughout the ages. You’ll follow 22 real, filmed historical stories and check out around 4,000 objects that bring each era to life. My best tip? Go through it twice! It’s only in the second round that you notice all the little details you missed the first time. Afterwards, take a break and enjoy the architecture of the impressive grand hall.

Click here for more information about Nordbor.

Enjoy a run around Skansen

To wrap up January in the best possible way, my final tip is one that requires a bit more movement. Set aside the evening of January 31 when it’s time for the awesome Winter Run at Skansen.

Bring your friends and run one or two 5 km laps around Skansen. Besides getting some exercise, you’ll need to think outside the box. It’s a competition in creativity! Put on every light you own; headlamps, glow sticks, LED strips or anything that shines, to compete for great prizes in the “Most Illuminated” category. And for those who feel that 5 km is a bit too far, Skansen also has a 1.3 km kids run for ages 7–11. It’s going to be an incredible, energetic evening lit up from every direction and one you won’t forget anytime soon!

 

Sign up for the Winter Run here.

 

Make the most of the start of the year by planning lots of exciting activities on Djurgården!

We love Backstage Hotel – and we think more people should discover it. It’s really simple: everyone should consider Royal Djurgården, Stockholm’s central park, as their base when visiting the city. Here, culture, city life, water, and greenery come together. With Backstage Hotel as your starting point, everything is within reach – and the hotel itself is full of personality.

Backstage Hotel Stockholm has now joined the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection, one of the world’s most prestigious networks of independent hotels. This membership places the hotel alongside iconic lifestyle properties in cities like Washington D.C., Berlin, and Oslo.

Opened in 2022, Backstage Hotel features 57 individually designed rooms inspired by music and performing arts. Located in the heart of Djurgården, it is neighbors with Cirkus, Hasselbacken, and ABBA The Museum. From here, guests are just steps away from some of Stockholm’s most famous attractions, including the Vasa Museum, the Nordic Museum, and the amusement park Gröna Lund.

– “Our hotel, located in Stockholm’s Central Park, fits perfectly into the Lifestyle Collection. Here, our guests have the best possible starting point to experience the city and everything it has to offer,” says Satu Andersson, CEO of Cirkus Venues.

As part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Backstage Hotel is also included in the global loyalty program I Prefer Hotel Rewards, with over 6 million members worldwide. This gives even more international travelers the opportunity to discover that Stockholm – and especially Djurgården – is the perfect base for exploring the city.

Discover more about Backstage Hotel: www.backstagehotelsthlm.se

At Djurgården, we collaborate on sustainability – and transport is one of our most important focus areas. Cycling is an excellent way to get here and move around our attractions. That’s why we work to make cycling both easy and safe, whether you are a daily commuter, a tourist, or visiting for a day trip.

As part of Scale Stockholm – an EU-funded project run by the City of Stockholm to achieve the city’s climate and health goals – the Royal Djurgården Society (KDI), Royal Djurgården Administration (KDF), the City of Stockholm, and the Swedish Cycling Association are collaborating on a cycling route analysis.

The goal is to map and improve accessibility for cyclists to and around Djurgården. The results, based on cyclists’ own experiences, will serve as a basis for dialogue with politicians and those responsible for the city’s infrastructure.

And you can help influence it.

How it works

• August 14 at 6 PM – Kick-off via a digital information meeting.

• Afterwards, no later than September 8, you cycle a predetermined route: Slussen – Evenemangsparken – Rosendal – Museiparken – Royal Djurgården Visitor Center.

• You share your reflections through a simple form that will be sent to those who have signed up to participate.

It’s simple, concrete, and valuable – and everyone is welcome to take part.

Do you (or a colleague) want to participate?
Email camilla.zedendahl@royaldjurgarden.se today.

Once the Swedish Cycling Association has compiled all feedback, the results will be presented to politicians and relevant stakeholders. In this way, we can work together to create better conditions for cycling to and around Djurgården – and contribute to a more sustainable and healthy Stockholm.

Easter is approaching, and with it comes the second school holiday of the year – the Easter holiday! Of course, the Royal Djurgården Museums have loaded up with lots of fun and Easter activities for all ages during the holiday week.

Below we have collected tips on fun activities that are perfect for an Easter holiday for the whole family.

Photo: Anna Hugosson, Easter crafts at Skogens hus at Skansen.

Skansen always has fantastic celebrations of all holidays and is perfect for those who want a traditional magical Easter. This year, Easter will be celebrated at Skansen between 12 and 21 April and will be filled with lots of fun celebrations. See and try Ukrainian egg painting (18,19/4) Learn more about eggs at Lill-Skansen, listen to music and stories, paint yourself or someone else as an Easter bunny and tie your own broom outside Bragehallen, go on a tip walk and grill sausages at Bollnästorget! In Skansen’s cultural-historical environments, you can meet their educators and learn more about how Easter was celebrated in different times. On Easter Eve there will be a spring concert with the folk music trio Kviga in Seglora church.

Read more about Skansen’s Easter celebrations here

Can you solve the case of the pick pocket at the Police Museum?

Recently, several people have had their wallets stolen, but so far the thief has been cunning and left no trace – until now! The police have a lead, but what kind of officers are needed? Forensic scientists? Reconnaissance officers? Dog handlers? Join an exciting investigation where co-operation is the key to finding the thief! Suitable for children aged 8-12.
In the museum’s children’s exhibition Police, police… you can also dress up in a police uniform and ‘drive blue’ in the police car. The Police Museum has something for children of all ages.

Easter Crafts and Egg Hunt at Thiel Gallery 

The Thiel Gallery welcomes you and the whole family to make fun Easter crafts at their craft table and go on an exciting egg hunt in the art collection. The craft table is open on Good Friday, Easter Eve and Easter Sunday.

Admission to the museum is free for children, but a craft ticket costs 20 SEK, and adults pay the regular entrance fee.

Embark on a forest and space adventure at Tekniska – National Museum Science and Technology! 

Welcome to an Easter holiday filled with forest games, mysteries and adventures! During the holiday, Tekniska is transformed into a forest holiday with activities for the whole family – from interactive adventures to creative workshops. Explore, discover and play your heart out in nature – indoors. Join us on a space adventure during the Easter holidays! Go back and forth into space and take a look at all the stars and planets in 3D in Wisdome Stockholm.

Spring comes to The Viking Museum

Meet our Viking farmers and discover what crops and spices they will grow, and what they are used for. Perhaps you and your family would like to take a small Viking herb home, where it can grow and later be harvested?

On Tuesday April 15th and Wednesday April th, the museum will be visited by sheep Freja and Idun, from Överjärva Farm and the Nature Group, who will be in Galärparken outside The Viking Museum. Come and pet the sheep and learn about how wool was sheared and prepared during the Viking Age.

There will also be family tours every day at 11.30 and 13.30 during the holidays. There is also the opportunity to strike your own silver coin in the exhibition. Between 2pm and 5pm each day, there will be a Viking trader on hand to discuss trade with, as well as merchandise to take a closer look at. On April 7th at 3.30pm, a Spring Blot will be held at the museum, to ask the gods for help with crops and future harvests.

Keep your eyes open for more exciting Easter break activities that will be posted here as Djurgårdens museums reveal what they have to offer during the Easter holiday!

SL’s announcement of increased bus service to Djurgården is warmly welcomed by museums, attractions, and restaurants at Royal Djurgården. When services were reduced, the consequences became evident—for visitors, staff, and everyone wanting to experience Djurgården’s culture, nature, and events. Through a constructive dialogue, Royal Djurgården Society and the Royal Djurgården Administration have been able to present factual needs, and Region Stockholm has listened.

From mid-April, bus lines 67 and 69 will operate every 15 minutes. This is a crucial step for accessibility—and for the many school classes, Stockholmers, and visitors who want to travel to Djurgården in a sustainable way.

Royal Djurgården – A Place for Everyone, Year-Round

Djurgården is a place for all—a space where children, school groups, and visitors can engage with knowledge, recreation, and culture. We complement formal education, bringing history, science, art, and nature to life. The experiences here enhance both quality of life and learning. We see growing demand and interest, making this decision to expand bus service even more significant,” says Peter Skogh, Director of the National Museum of Science and Technology and Chair of Royal Djurgården Society.

Sustainable Travel Should Be Easy

Djurgården has long advocated for better public transport solutions, and this decision marks an important step towards more sustainable mobility.

“A big thank you to SL and Region Stockholm for their constructive dialogue and responsiveness to the facts we presented. Sustainable travel should be easy, and with more frequent buses, choosing public transport to Djurgården becomes even simpler—for us, it’s an obvious choice,” says Camilla Zedendahl, CEO of Royal Djurgården Society.

This decision is a welcome step towards improving access to Djurgården, one of Scandinavia’s most important destinations. The discussion on long-term public transport solutions for the area continues.

That Royal Djurgården attracts millions of visitors every year is nothing new, but that our attractions grow and develop every year is something worth celebrating! We now look back on 2024 and can enter 2025 proud knowing that we are constantly moving forward.

The Swedish Museums have now released their report on how 2024 looked among the country’s museums. Museum visitors have increased by 4% from 2023 and with a fantastic range of exhibitions, attractions and activities, it shows the people’s thirst for culture and entertainment. Of the museums in Sweden, we find Djurgården in the top 3 most visited!

1. Skansen Foundation
2. The Vasa Museum
3. Nordic Museum Foundation

The museums have had an eventful year with popular news such as Nordbor and Brick Wreck’s but also recurring activities such as the sing-along Skansen. In addition to these top 3, more museums are also on the top list. Of the 25 most visited museums, Djurgården is in 8 places. Several of our museums are also well placed when it comes to digital interaction. Royal Djurgråden has a fantastic range of attractions and has something for everyone, historical time capsules as well as innovative innovations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now we look forward to 2025 where even more activities, exhibitions and news await that will welcome even more visitors. This is also what shapes us as a National City Park, culture and nature in symbiosis. Now during the National City Park’s 30th anniversary, this is exactly what will be celebrated because without our visitors, Djurgården is not the oasis and cultural treasure that it is.

Prince Eugene once wrote in a letter: “I was pleased that you got to see a glimpse of Djurgården life, that you got to see how the oaks only become mighty when people play and move under them.”
That’s exactly how it is, thank you to everyone who came and experienced Djurgården 2024, see you again soon!

The days in between the holidays is when you hopefully have  time to unwind after Christmas and recharge for the New Year, when many people take time off to spend time with family and friends. Here are a few tips on how you can spend your  days at Royal Djurgården!

Rosendals Garden

For the first time in 40 years, Rosendal’s garden café will be open in the summer holidays. Rosendal will be the perfect stop on your walk, why not have a grilled sandwich or coffee in front of the newly installed fireplace in one of the greenhouses where the cosiness factor is through the roof.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The museum of Swedish drinking culture 

Take the opportunity to go on a guided tour during the festive season. At the Spritmuseum you can be guided through both Swedish drinking history, and the latest exhibition Money on the wall- Andy Warhol and immerse yourself in the era shaped by Warhol’s most commercial, but also most groundbreaking, side. Why not finish with a  brunch in the restaurant  or a glass of bubbly at the bar.

 

PREKS sculpture park

The Princess Estelle Cultural Foundation was founded in 2019 on the initiative of The Crown Princess Couple, with the aim of promoting cultural activities in Sweden. The main focus is on creating a permanent sculpture park here on Djurgården, and a new sculpture is added every year. During the summer months, guided tours are organised every day, but of course you can experience the exciting works of art on your own. Stop by the Royal Djurgården Visitor Centre, pick up a map and information about both sculptors and works, it will be an exciting part of the walk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Viking Museum

On 28 December, you can join in the celebration of the Museum’s annual Midwinter Blot. At a blot, the gods are thanked for the past year. The Blot begins with a themed tour of the exhibition at 15.30, and then continues with a ceremony outside the museum. You won’t want to miss this, and of course you can take part in the ceremony without going to the museum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are constantly updating the content so stay tuned for more! If you are curious about our operators’ special Christmas activities, you can find them here.

 

 

Many people know that Royal Djurgården is one of Scandinavia’s top attractions and a unique place in the world. But did you know that it also has many awards under its belt? Many of its attractions, museums and restaurants have won all kinds of awards. 2024 has also brought several new awards, demonstrating the quality of our fantastic destinations, and the destination has once again received the global organisation Green Destinations Platinum Award for the destination’s joint sustainability work.

 

2025 Place Brand Impact Story Award Winner

We are so proud that Royal Djurgården is the 2025 winner of the Place Brand Impact Story Awards – a prestigious award that highlights brands that not only represent a place, but also actively drive its development in a sustainable direction. The award is organised by The Place Brand Observer, a global place branding knowledge hub, and destinations around the world compete for the award.

Here is part of the motivation:

‘This is an impressive story of collaboration – bringing together 62 attractions to jointly promote and communicate their core values in four key focus areas. If ever anyone needed proof that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, Djurgården is the answer.’

Best Thrill Ride in Europe 2024

Celebrating 140 years in 2023, Gröna Lund has been an important part of Stockholm for generations. Although it preserves a rich history, it is still always a step into the future with modern and thrilling rides! The park has always been at the forefront of rides as well as concerts, haunted houses and more that they offer visitors. In September this year, they won Thrill Ride of the Year for the Icarus attraction which opened in 2017. With a total height of 95 metres, a drop angle of 90 degrees and a speed of 90km/h, it’s easy to see why it was the winner of the European Star Awards and why Swedish innovation and experiences are at a high international level. Learn more about Icarus and the Thrill Ride award here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cultural Heritage Prize 2024

When Artur Hazelius founded the Nordic Museum, he wanted to preserve and make Nordic cultural history accessible, so when the museum wins the Cultural Heritage Prize over 150 years later, we are not surprised! The jury’s statement reads in part: ‘In recent years, the museum has gained wings through important exhibitions such as “The Arctic”, beautiful exhibitions such as “The Paris of the North” and most recently through the powerful and acclaimed “Nordic People”. The Nordic Museum is not only one of Stockholm’s foremost museums, but the whole country’s, and we can only say a well-deserved congratulations and we look forward to another 150 years!

 

Swedish Design Prize 2024

On 17 October, it was time for the Swedish Design Awards 2024 where we didn’t just have one winner, we had two!

The Ethnographic Museum won the XL Design – Stand / Outdoor 2024 category for the exhibition ‘We are Seediq’! Opened in 2023, the exhibition highlights the Seediq indigenous people of Taiwan and has told their story through a visual experience. Visuals are used to invite visitors and highlight history, culture and society in an inspiring way. The award citation says: ‘Inspired by patterns from historical artefacts, the graphic design intertwines the present and the past.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Även Nordiska museet vann Svenska designpriset 2024! I samband med förra årets 150-års-firande gjorde de om hela sin grafiska profil och en totalrenovering utav hemsidan. Den har nu uppmärksammats med en vinst i kategorin Heldigitalt Webbsida 2024, dessutom av både jury och peoples choice. Motiveringen lyder: “En kraftfull formgivning och behaglig interaktivitet som respekterar historiskt arv men ändå väcker upptäckarlust och förmår agera fond åt en rad vitt skilda temporära uttryck.”

Läs mer om Etnografiskas och Nordiskas priser här.

 Platinum Award  2024

After reaching the top spot in 2022, Kungliga Djurgårdens Intressenter has worked strategically and purposefully together with its 62 members – Sweden’s most visited museums, restaurants and other actors in the visitor industry on Djurgården. A review of around one hundred criteria shows that the work already recognised has been further developed. To be awarded the Platinum Award, at least 90 per cent of these criteria must be met – something Djurgården has successfully achieved once again, this time by a wide margin.

Royal Djurgården’s stakeholders, representing 62 members, have together developed the destination with a focus on circular and resource-efficient solutions. Collaboration between museums, restaurants and other visitor destinations is emphasised as a key factor for success.

Djurgården has also strengthened its global position by hosting the GSTC 2024 World Congress, with participants from 57 countries, and actively contributes to the development of international sustainability standards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dezeen Award – Best Culture Project 2024

The Wisdome extension to the Swedish Museum of Technology in Stockholm won the prestigious Dezeen Awards and is recognised as the Best Culture Project 2024 for its spectacular wooden structure.

The Dezeen Awards recognise the world’s best architecture, interiors and design each year. The jury said: ‘This project is a marvellous example of architectural innovation that harmoniously integrates with its context. By redefining expectations of planetarium design, it creates a welcoming presence at street level while maintaining an impressive interior volume. The project beautifully balances boldness and subtlety, creating a remarkably inviting atmosphere.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As well as prizes, there has also been some fantastic nominations!

• Museum of Wrecks : European museum of the year + Golden Ear (22/10)
• National Museum of Science and Technologie : Grand Tourism Prize 2024
• Royal Djurgarden Visitor Centre:  The award for excellent hospitality, read about the nomination here

Welcome to the Apple Festival at Djurgården, starting during apple day on September 25 and lasts until September 29! Find new and old ways to enjoy the celebrated fruit. As a drink, dessert or in food? Try out Royal Djurgården’s many museums and restaurants before you stroll around the nature. Did you know that Skansen has its own apple variety that was discovered in 2016? It will be colorful and tasty days where Djurgården comes together a little extra in honor of the apple!

Apple drink

The entrance of the apple Festival

Just as you cross the bridge, you are greeted by the restaurant Djurgårdsbron. Start your apple party with hot apple juice or apple cocktails together with coffee or a lunch that of course also reflects the apple. It’s the perfect place to sit down as it’s also where you’ll find the Royal Djurgården Visitor Center, which will tell you all about what’s going on during the apple days. There is a lot going on and therefore it is the best possible start.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taste a “cloudy apple” at Hasselbacken

Apples are not only good to eat, they are perfect to have in drinks of all kinds. The venerable Hasselbacken has always had a rich drinking tradition and history so they will celebrate the apple with their very own apple party drink called “Cloudy apple” and you don’t want to miss it!

Cider, mash and apple dreams at Skroten

Nothing beats a fresh apple juice and Skroten Matbod och Deli has several different varieties from several juice factories around the country. But not only that! Here you can also treat yourself to their homemade applesauce and other apple marmalades, making everyday life at home much tastier.

Skroten Café and Ship Shop are also involved, which are a stone’s throw away! They serve “Skroten’s apple dream” which is a magical apple compote with toasted crumb dough and cheesecake crème, perfect as take away out in the autumn sun or eat on site in the café.

Apple Activities

Apple Days at Rosendal’s Garden

With a historic orchard where the first trees were planted in the 1860s, the apple plays a central role at Rosendals Trädgård. Rosendal’s Apple Festival takes place the weekend of September 28-29. At that time, the gardeners show off this year’s harvest and organize activities to spread knowledge about our apples. In the wood-fired bakery, bakery and kitchen at Rosendal, bakers and chefs take advantage of the harvest and promise delicious pastries with apple, juice and other goodies from this dear fruit.

Cider Sunday at Spritmuseum

One of the many amazing things you can do with apples is of course cider! There is fantastically good craft cider and at Spritmuseum you can explore flavors, techniques and trends. A warm welcome to Cider Sunday on September 29th! Pair the fresh cider with good food and good company in Spritmuseum’s cozy arbor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vasa’s sister ship Äpplet

Did you know that Vasa’s sister ship, launched in 1629, is called the apple? In 2023, Vrak’s divers and maritime archaeologists found Äpplet’s wreck, which is located out in the Stockholm archipelago. That’s why Vrak’s daily guided tours are about the Apple during the Apple Festival.
Times for the tours: 11.00 Swedish, 12.00 English, 14.00 Swedish, 15.00 English.  Welcome!

Inside Mackverket you can also treat yourself to good apple doughnuts, a perfect end after a day at Vrak.

Story telling  and home made apple cake at Junibacken

Why not relax and listen to Jan Lööf’s story, The Tale of the Red Apple. During the Apple festival there will be readings every day in part of Junibackens’ bookstore called: The Archive. For those who get the urge, Junibackens’ KRAV-certified restaurant serves home made applecake with custard and applecider from Värmdö.

Skansen’s very own apple variety

In 2016, a completely new apple variety was discovered, Skansen’s very own! Orchard cultivation in Sweden has a long history. During the 1600s, the nobility established large orchards on their estates, and the soldiers brought cultivation skills and new varieties of fruit to Sweden from the wars on the continent. At Skansen there is Skogaholm’s apple orchard where there are many different kinds of apples, both common and more unusual varieties.

Once inside Skansen, take the opportunity to visit both Gubbhyllan and Krogen Stora Gungan which serves a glass of chilled unfiltered apple juice together with an apple tart, apple and maple syrup caramel, freshly cranked caramelized apple milk ice cream!

The apple in mythology

Another well-known apple is of course Idun’s apple. She is the goddess of youth and fertility and in her basket she keeps the golden apples that the gods eat from to keep herself eternally young and strong. Idun’s apples gave eternal youth and beauty, and in Old Norse mythology, the apple symbolizes fertility and eternal youth. Learn more about Idun’s apple at The Viking Museum during the apple feast.

Apple food

Apples in the Nordic countries

Apples have been part of the Nordic diet for hundreds of years, so being able to taste the Nordic Museum‘s apple menu during the apple festival is a matter of course! Sweden has a huge apple treasure with many varieties that are only preserved thanks to our gene banks. One of these is the Nordic Museum’s own collection at Julita farm in Sörmland, where about 120 varieties grow.

Apples baked with love

Out in Blockhusudden is the Thiel Gallery, which is also home to Café Monika Ahlberg. Here, everything is baked with love and warmth all year round, but during the apple feast, there is an extra strong theme on the coffee table. Then the apple is in focus throughout the festival with about 20 versions of apple cakes, cold-pressed apple juice and apple accompaniments in the dishes!

Apple coffee at Konsthallen

Konsthallen is located in the heart of Djurgården and they will serve freshly fried apple donuts with cardamom ice cream and oat crumbs, and in Konsthallen café you will find apple and cinnamon in a golden cake combination! As always, you will find juice made from rescued fruit among the chilled drinks.

Vasa’s apple menu

Many people mainly associate the apple in baked goods, but it is of course also a fantastic element in their lunch or dinner. Throughout the apple festival, the menu at the Vasa Museum’s restaurant is inspired by apples, both in the food and the pastries. The interior design also makes the festival feel like it has apples adorning the restaurant.

 

Together with Chokladfabriken and the shops here on the island, Royal Djurgården created a Djurgården chocolate, simply the tastiest souvenir in the world! Whether you have a sweet tooth during your day at Djurgården, if you want a souvenir from your visit or if you want to give a nice present, chocolate is something worth treating yourself to.

The shops at Djurgården

Having a common chocolate at the different shops here on the island is one of the many things that contribute to the community here. Everyone is part of Djurgården and the chocolate is meant to celebrate that. Here are the shops from which you can buy the chocolate:

Skansenbutiken
The Vasa museum shop
The Spritmuseum shop
The shop at Tekniska
The Vrak – Museum of wrecks shop
The shop at Nordiska
Royal Djurgården Visitor Center at Djurgårdsbron

Do you know that no entrance ticket is required to visit the shops inside our museums? Read more about shopping at Djurgården here.

Chokladfabriken

Chokladfabriken was founded by Martin & Ellinor Isaksson, who still run the company today. Chocolate producer Martin has many credits under his belt and even the chocolates made at Chokladfabriken have won awards, and believe us, rightfully so! Today they have three stores/cafes in Stockholm and you can now taste their incredible chocolate here at Djurgården.

All production takes place locally here in Stockholm, out in the Slakthuset area, and regardless of whether it’s a cake, praline or our Djurgården chocolate, everything is done by hand and with a lot of love. Talented pastry chefs create unique flavors and work only with organic ingredients. The ingredients and techniques are crucial to the quality they strive for and it really shows in the result. Did you know that a simple praline can take several weeks to make? We are proud to work with a company that values ​​sustainability and quality just like us and we can proudly brag about our chocolate bar.

Read more about Chokladfabriken here.

The chocolate bar.

The chocolate bar itself is a classic organic chocolate bar that should suit all tastebuds. With a good flavor and handmade with love, it is the perfect gift or just something really good to treat yourself to during your visit. The motif is of Djurgården and has several Djurgården-typical classics such as the Vasa Museum, Gröna Lund, Djurgårdslinjens tram, Rosendals Garden, Hazeliusporten and of course the greenery that the island is known for.

Royal Djurgården is well-known as one of Stockholm’s most beloved recreational areas, where both locals and visitors from around the world gather to enjoy relaxing walks, cozy picnics, and the outstanding natural surroundings. Djurgården is also home to several of the city’s most visited museums and attractions. Here you’ll find the open-air museum Skansen, the impressive 17th-century warship Vasa, and Sweden’s oldest amusement park, Gröna Lund.

Although shopping might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Djurgården, there is actually a surprisingly wide range of shops to explore here. Primarily, you will find these shops inside of our museums and attractions, but there are also some located in our restaurants and cafés. Many of the shops are situated at the entrances of the museums, which means you can visit them without having to pay an entrance fee.

In these shops, you will find everything from souvenirs and gifts to all the essentials you need during your visit to Djurgården. Here are our best tips:

Abba The Museum

Here you will find everything related to ABBA, whether it’s a stylish T-shirt, mugs, ABBA Monopoly (yes, it really exists!), or honey, aptly named Honey, Honey. The shop is located just inside the entrance, and no ticket is required to go in and find your favorite item.

 

Royal Djurgården Visitor Center
At our tourist information, the Royal Djurgården Visitor Center, located right by Djurgårdsbron, you can buy everything from postcards and stamps to vintage posters, caps, umbrellas and tote bags. You can also purchase the Heritage Card, which offers half-price admission to many of Sweden’s museums.

Children friendly shops 

Junibacken Bookstore
Children’s books are at the heart of Junibacken, and their primary aim is to awaken children’s desire to read. Everything they do is about showing different ways to that magical world between the pages. Naturally, they have a fantastic bookstore with a large selection of children’s books for all ages, carefully chosen by their knowledgeable staff. Additionally, they have many titles in languages other than Swedish.

You’ll find everything from Astrid Lindgren’s classics to newly written favorites by Swedish authors and illustrators. The shop not only offers books but also toys, clothes, children’s tableware and much more, making it a perfect place for birthday gifts or to take home a memory from Junibacken.

Child-Friendly Shops in the Museum Park
Another shop perfect for children is Tekniska – National Museum of Science and Technology’s shop. Here, robots, experiments, tricky games and educational materials are mixed with interesting books and unique designs. They work closely with suppliers to ensure the quality and origin of all products. Another great feature of this shop is that you can get expert help in finding the perfect gift, both in-store and online, from their knowledgeable staff.

Right next to Tekniska – National Museum of Science and Technology, you’ll find the exciting Police Museum. A visit here with children often ends with a police car, police cap, T-shirt or an exciting book going home with you.

 

Skansen Shop
The Skansen shop is located just outside Skansen’s main entrance. It’s a large shop filled with Swedish handicrafts and contemporary design. They also have a handpicked collection of children’s products – everything from insect viewers to soft stuffed animals, toys, exciting games and cool T-shirts and caps. Through these carefully selected products, they aim to inspire children’s learning about nature and wildlife. If you’re looking for the perfect gift or want to update a child’s room, there’s something here for children of all ages and interests.

Inside Skansen, you’ll also find the Lill-Skansen shop, where you can find even more fun, unique and educational items for children of all ages.

The Viking Museum and Vrak – Museum of Wrecks Shops
At the beautiful Djurgårdsstrand, you’ll find several museums, including The Viking Museum and Vrak – Museum of Wrecks, both of which have fantastic shops. They both have plenty of fun products for children. The Viking Museum offers a varied selection of Viking-inspired products, from children’s books on all imaginable Viking topics to stuffed animals, candy and much more. In Vrak – Museum of Wrecks shop, you’ll find sustainable, stylish and smart products. They offer everything from children’s books, puzzles, crayons and much more.

Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde Shop
Here you can buy one of Sweden’s most beloved craft items, the Waldemarsudde flower pot, designed by Prince Eugen in 1915. The flower pot comes in various sizes and in both porcelain and glass. You will also find literature and other items related to the museum’s beautiful exhibitions, as well as jewelry, vases and home decor. The shop strives to keep the production of their goods within Sweden and Europe. The shop does not require an entrance ticket.

Liljevalchs Shop
The shop at Liljevalchs Art Gallery has gifts for everyone. How about posters, books, trays, and puzzles? They also have the Liljevalchs cutting board, each unique in size and made from recycled elm from Humlegården here in Stockholm. Perfect for serving charcuterie and cheese. They also have a jewelry piece for your table, beautiful glass jars with twistable lids that can be adjusted for small and large cut flowers. These glass jars are made from the same glass as Liljevalchs+ glass facade. The shop does not require an entrance ticket.

Nordiska museet’s Shop
The shop at Nordiska museet is also the perfect store for gifts. Here you will find a unique selection of favorites and exciting new items from the Nordic countries. Everything from crafts, vintage items, home decor, mustards, jams, and much more. The shop does not require an entrance ticket.

Museum Shop at Thiel’s Gallery 
Here you will find art books, beautiful trays, tote bags, notebooks, napkins and bookmarks inspired by the museum’s collections. At Café Monika Ahlberg, you can also buy the culinary creator’s cookbooks.

Farm Shop at Rosendal’s Garden
The farm shop offers tools and decorations for the kitchen as well as their own grown food items and delicacies: spices, jams, marmalades and oils. Here you will find butter knives, citrus squeezer, bowls and plates for yourself or as a gift. Additionally, there is a carefully selected range of books chosen by the knowledgeable staff based on gardening, cultivation and cooking.

Vrak – Museum of Wrecks Shop
In the Vrak shop, you will find sustainable, stylish and smart products. Locally produced ceramics, recycled glass, organic tea, comfortable textiles from fair suppliers and much more. Vrak’s range is carefully selected with a focus on quality and craftsmanship. The shop also sells Vrak’s popular winter hat, which comes in several colors, tote bags, sunglasses and much more.

Skansen Shop
In the Skansen shop, you will find Swedish handicrafts and contemporary design. Here you will meet staff with great knowledge about both crafts and the shop’s range, who can recommend gifts with that little extra something. The shop also has its own collection, the Skansen Collection, inspired by the history, culture and nature represented at Skansen. In the collection, you will find everything from textiles and accessories to ceramics and souvenirs. The shop also offers contemporary design, books and home decor.

Everything You Need During Your Visit and More

When visiting Djurgården, you don’t need to worry if you forgot your umbrella, sunscreen, diapers for the baby or snacks to keep your energy up throughout your visit. Below are tips on shops that have everything you can think of and more.

The Kiosks at Djurgårdslätten
Outside Skansen’s main entrance, there are five kiosks located next to each other. Here you can buy various items such as SL tickets, stamps, bike rentals, food and ice cream. If you want to find most things quickly and easily in one place, this is the right place to visit.

Konsthallen
Konsthallen is located next to Gröna Lund Amusment Park. Here you’ll find everything for all meals of the day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their café and shop open early in the morning and the restaurant opens at lunchtime. No matter which meal you’re craving, there are plenty of delicious options. For those who prefer to take their food with them, there’s the option to get it to-go, perfect for a picnic in the summer sun. Besides food, the shop also has other necessities, such as diapers, band-aids and sunscreen. The selection is carefully chosen with the environment in mind, and beautiful art exhibitions are not far away.

Skroten Matbod & Deli
Here you can buy delicious food to take away or sit down for a glass of wine and enjoy the characteristic interior. Their focus is on offering locally grown food that can be easily taken with you, perfect for an extra delicious dinner at home. In addition, you can buy everything from fruits and vegetables to cheese and other delicacies at the deli counter.

Skroten Café & Skeppshandel
Sit down for a cup of coffee, a shrimp sandwich or why not enjoy a delicious freshly baked raspberry pie. Whatever appeals to you, there is something to enjoy. Every day there are also take-away boxes with homemade food directly from the kitchen. Here you will also find a lovely mix of both new and second-hand products. Maybe you’re looking for a special part for the boat or something nice for your home?

Plant Shop at Rosendal’s Garden
The botanical garden, Rosendal’s Garden, is a beautiful place to wander around and get inspired. If you are interested in botany and planting, this is the right place. The plant shop sells pots, tools and equipment for cultivation, seeds, and plants of various kinds. You can also borrow scissors and a basket in the plant shop and harvest a bouquet for your table at home from the field. The flowers are planted with biodynamic farming and sustainability in mind.

At the Farm Shop, you can also buy fresh bread and pastries to enjoy during your visit to Djurgården.

Here at Djurgården, we work together for a sustainable future, and many of our shops continuously review, replace and eliminate unsustainable products and materials. The environment is prioritized at several stages, from the manufacturing process to purchasing and packaging materials. Many of the shops strive for their products to be produced in Sweden or the Nordic countries. They are phasing out plastic and selling several organic products.

Read more about our sustainability work here.

Sweden has a rich culture and history. Royal Djurgården also has a long and exciting history but is today a place where you can explore the past as well as the future. Here locals and tourists gather to enjoy our amazing culture. Whether it’s dancing around the midsummer pole, drinking schnapps with schnapps songs or singing Waterloo and becoming the fifth member of ABBA, Djurgården is the place where culture and history are preserved, developed and live on. Here are some of the places where you can explore more.

Photo: Skansen – Anna Yu

Cultural history

ABBA The Museum

One of our main successes and pride is of course the music group ABBA. During the glittering 70s, ABBA’s career took off and to this day there is no one who can sit still when their iconic songs are played. In the heart of Djurgården, a museum was opened to celebrate the band and showcases their journey from the beginning to today. The museum is interactive with quizzes, holograms, karaoke and of course lots of dancing and singing!

Spritmuseum – Dedicated to Swedish drinking culture

When it comes to drinking culture, Sweden is unique. At Spritmuseum, you can explore schnapps songs, beer production in the smuggling era, brandy seasoning and even feel what it feels like to be hungover via visually beautiful and interactive exhibitions. In addition to the exhibitions on drinking culture and history, here you will also find the Absolut art collection, an art exhibition that constantly varies with works from various famous artists who have interpreted the famous Absolut vodka bottle. Of course, you can also taste everything you learned about in the restaurant and bar.

Snus- and match museum

Just as schnapps and schnapps songs are a big part of our culture, so is snus. Inside Skansen, you will find the Snuff and Match Museum, which takes up the history of just that, snuff and matches, two important and interesting pieces of the puzzle in our culture and history. The museum was opened back in 1938 and has since then displayed its collections in a beautiful, interesting and fun way.

The museum park

In the museum park, you will find several museums that tell about our cultural history. Here you can explore the 1912 Stockholm Olympics in the National Sports Museum, the famous Stockholm syndrome in the Police Museum or perhaps our incredible game export at the Technical Museum. All the museums are incredibly exciting, whether you are a playful child or an adult looking for a bit of nostalgia.

Friends of handicraft

Handarbetets Vänner is a center for education, development and production of advanced textiles and design. Handarbetets Vänner was founded on the initiative of Sophie Adlersparre in 1874, the aim was to refine the Swedish textile craft. Since then, HV has been a leader in a number of important advances such as female entrepreneurship, innovative textile design and advanced technical craftsmanship. Visiting their gallery is also completely free.

Swedens history

Skansen and Nordiska

At the end of the 19th century, Arthur Hazelius founded both Skansen and the Nordic Museum with the goal of preserving and making Nordic history and culture accessible. That goal lives on today and it is now two of Djurgården’s and all of Stockholm’s top tourist destinations.

The Nordic Museum has an exhibition Nordbor that shows life in the Nordics from 500 years ago to today. Dive deep into how we Nordics have celebrated, mourned, worked, acquired relationships and much more. At Nordiska you can also explore our present and future, the Arctic exhibition shows, among other things, how we have lived in cold environments for generations but also the climate issues surrounding how we should preserve the natural heritage.

At Skansen, you can explore the entire country in one day. It is the world’s oldest open-air museum and is a must for Stockholmers as well as tourists. Open every day, all year round, you can meet Nordic animals, dance folk dances, go to the market, explore glassblowing and much more!

The Viking Museum

If you think of our history, you naturally think of Nordic Vikings. What is true about Vikings and what is not? At The Viking Museum you can learn everything about the Viking Age and who they really were. What did you eat? Where did you travel? Did they really have horns on their helmets? The museum has several guided tours daily where a real Viking takes you 1000 years back in time.

Royal history

Royal Djurgården is rich in history and has been a central location for Stockholmers and tourists for centuries. Before it was accessible to the public, it was a royal hunting ground and here therefore characterized by the royal house. Here you will find, among other things, the beautiful summer palace Rosendal Slott, which also has a fantastic garden all around. Another place with a royal background is Prins Eugen’s artists’ home on Waldemarsudde. In addition to the art exhibitions at Waldemarsudde, you can also enjoy the Prince’s beautiful home, garden and sculpture park with a beautiful view of Stockholm.

The Vasa museum

Paris has the Eiffel Tower and New York has the Empire state building, but we have the magnificent Vasa! A tragedy in 1628 has turned into one of the Nordic region’s top visitor destinations. The Vasa Museum displays Gustav II Adolf’s magnificent ship Vasa, which did not go further than 1,300 meters during its maiden voyage during the great power era. In the 1960s, the ship was found and pulled up for the public to see. The museum has been built around the ship and is also filled with exhibits about, among other things, the great power era, the salvage and the people on the ship.

Maritim historia

Vrak – Museum of wrecks

Further on in our maritime cultural history, we find the Vasa Museum’s sites, Vrak – Museum of wrecks. It’s our newest museum you die with holograms, projection and VR you can dive into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is unique and allows wrecks to be preserved and explored. An interactive museum about the secrets of the Baltic Sea. You can also buy a combination ticket so you can go on both Vasa and Vrak.

Maritime History Museum and the museum ships

The Maritime History Museum is located in the museum park and is not only a beautiful museum, it is also a meeting place with a sailing school, boat model days and much more! In its exhibitions there are fantastic boat models, human stories and everything you can think of about boating culture. For children, you can let loose in the blubb playroom where you can ride the slide in the sailing ship, steer the fishing boat, or dress up as a captain.

Sjöhistoriska also owns historic ships that can be visited during the summer season for free. They are located in the pier outside the Vasa Museum on Djurgårdsstrand and display ships such as the Vedettbåten Sprängaren, the Minsveparen M20 and icebreakers from 1915.

Nya Djurgårdsvarvet

Between Beckholmen and Gröna Lund you will find Nya Djurgårdsvarvet whose vision is to protect and care for boating culture and boats. Come and see the beautiful boat craftsmanship or have a coffee in Skroten Café and Skeppshandel. Djurgården has been a maritime center for several hundred years and until 1863 shipyard operations took place here. Since then it has grown and become a meeting place with boat building, repair, shop, activities and restaurants. The shipyard received a total renovation that was completed and inaugurated in 2013.

In the evening, Royal Djurgården is full of life and there is much to do. Dance, karaoke, theatre, concerts, museum visits and much more! You can read about where to eat and drink in the evening here, but here are some tips for evening activities. There are things happening all year round and the Royal Djurgården has everything you need just a stone’s throw away, you never have to leave.

Live experiences

Cirkus

In the heart of Djurgården you will find Circus Arena, which has a packed program with exciting shows all year round. There are two stages where you can see everything you can think of. Here you can enjoy everything from concerts with world artists and colorful musicals to stand-up comedians and live podcasts. Bring your loved ones and see what your next live experience will be! See their events calendar here.

Gröna Lund

Several world artists and icons have played on Gröna Lund‘s big stage. The amusement park fills the summer evenings with an incredible range of concerts. Even their small stage offers dance evenings, children’s theater and concerts. In addition to concerts, Gröna Lund is also Stockholm’s main Halloween park with numerous fire shows, horror parades and lots of haunted houses where you can spend your autumn evenings, but only if you dare and are brave enough.

It is also in Gröna Lund that you will find Tyrol, which has the best dinner shows in town! Here you can experience Mamma Mia! The party, Oktoberfest, Christmas table and much more. Perfect for those who want to combine food with excitement and music.

 

 

 

 

 

Skansen

Another iconic stage is of course the Soliden stage. At Skansen, all the year’s holidays are celebrated and it usually takes place on the Sollidenscenen in front of the beautiful view over Stockholm. Everything from the countdown on New Year’s Eve and the May bonfire at Valborg, to a royal visit on Sweden’s National Day. In addition to the holidays, the stage is also filled with an incredible concert program where musicians, comedians and others come to perform at the beautiful Skansen. One of the biggest events at Skansen is of course Allsång at Skansen, where every year we sit in the evening sun and sing together with a variety of artists. Right below Solliden, you will also find Galejan and Gubbhyllan, which have both dance evenings and jazz evenings.

Parkteatern

In the summer, there is actually a stage that is completely free and accessible to everyone. The park theater can be found all over Stockholm and one of the stages is here at Djurgården in Galärparken right by the Wasa Harbor on beautiful Djurgårdsstrand. The range is for all ages and you can go to concerts, circus, dance and theater on the outdoor stage. The program is released before each season and is available on the culture house website and at the Royal Djurgården Visitor Center.

Extra opening hours in the evenings

Several of our museums are open extra long a few times a week and you can enjoy exhibitions and activities in peace and quiet. Usually, museums are extra open on Thursdays or Wednesdays, or in other words, Little Saturday. It’s usually quietest to go in the evenings and it’s perfect if you want to go after work or school.

Open late on Wednesdays: The Vasa museum, Vrak – Museum of wrecks, Nordiska museet, Museum of etnography

Open late on Thursdays: Waldemarsudde, Liljevalchs (Liljevalchs is also open extra on Tuesdays), Thiel Gallery

Tekniska museet – Museum of science and technology

The museum with the absolute longest opening hours is Tekniska. They’re open from 10am to 10pm every day, and with so much to see and do, it’s well needed! Here you can calmly experiment and explore the museum’s interactive exhibitions. You can also watch an evening film in the mighty Wisdome. A 3D experience with world-leading visualization technology that makes the world and the universe comprehensible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activities

Karaoke

At restaurant POP story there is always music, dance and movement. They hold several different events such as quizzes, drag shows and karaoke. They also have their own karaoke room that you can book completely for yourself. Perfect for a birthday, bachelorette party, kick-off or just a fun Friday night.

Courses and tastings

At several of our museums, you can come and take part in courses, tastings and more. Learn to plant at Rosendals Garden, participate in Knitting-AW at the Nordiska or paint at Waldemarsudde.

Spritmuseum has a full year-round schedule with tastings, spirit crafts and other fun activities. Make your own brandy seasoning, learn the difference between bubbly and bubbly or the latest beer trends. With drink experts and interesting themes, you and your friends will have an incredibly fun evening. You can also order tasting trays at the bar and have a tasting on your own. Here you can also combine it with a good dinner in their beautiful restaurant for a full and complete evening.

On April 26th  it’s time for this year’s Culture Night! Stockholm’s museums and cultural life open their doors with free admission and programmes. The collaboration between the City of Stockholm and cultural life gives everyone in Stockholm the opportunity to explore much of the culture the city has to offer. Royal Djurgården is home to many attractions and this night you have the chance to visit old favourites and discover new ones.

Below you can read about many of the things happening on Djurgården.  Royal Djurgården Visitor Centre will be open until 24:00 and we will be happy to guide you through a magical evening.

Hope to see you here!

Djurgårdslinjen

In order to have time to experience all the exciting things during the Culture Night, it is important to be able to get around smoothly, but even your transportation must be special during this evening. For everyone who spends the cultural night at Djurgården, Djurgårdslinjen is the given choice. They will run their historic trams between Norrmalmstorg-Waldemarsudde with last departure as late as 22:35! In addition, they run their historic buses from the 1940s that run the between: Karlaplan – Liljevalchs – Thiel Gallery – Museum park – Karlaplan.

Restaurang och Bageri Stockholm 1897 and Royal Djurgården Visitor Centre

As soon as you cross the bridge, you’ll be greeted by the night of culture! Grab a bite to eat or a drink at the newly opened Restaurang och bageri Stockholm 1897 while waiting for everything to open, or take a well-deserved break in the evening. With several of our museums just a stone’s throw away, Stockholm 1897 is the perfect stop!

Here you’ll also find our tourist information centre – the Royal Djurgården Visitor Centre – which not only has brochures, maps and the Culture Night programme leaflet, but can also help you plan the perfect evening. Start your evening here, we’ll tell you what not to miss.

 Junibacken

Junibacken offers an experience for the whole family. Ride the Fairy Tale Train, play at Villa Villekulla, discover the exhibition ‘Step inside!’, play in the Moomin Playground and much more. In 2025, Junibacken will be open for the first time during Culture Night!

Skansen

Love is blooming at Skansen during Culture Night! How do the mating rituals of the animal kingdom work? How did people date in the old days via personal ads? How did you find a mate 100 years ago? How do moose date? At Skansen you can even get your own historical love advice! The Bollnästorget dance floor is filled with music and dance.

Backstage Bar

The new Backstage Bar will be open until 01:00 with DJ and live music. Perfect for a break with food and drinks or to lace up your dancing shoes.

Djurgården Church

Discover the small wooden church that was built in 1828 and is located between the entertainment centres Cirkus, Skansen and Gröna Lund. During the culture night, Djurgårdskyrkan offers both art with paintings by Jan Runefelt and Dorotea Ringberg and piano music with John Runefelt. Take the opportunity to see the church’s altarpiece painted by Prince Eugen.

Vrak – Museum of Wreck’s

See how Vrak, with the help of holograms, makes the cultural heritage under the surface accessible, join pop-up tours and try diving without getting wet with our VR glasses. Enjoy good food and drinks from Mackverket with DJ music. The museum also offers a brand new Viking exhibition and a majestic fire show..

The Maritime Museum:

The Maritime Museum invites you to an evening with the theme of tattoos and macramé, two common elements in the lives of sailors of the time. Robin and Isak from East Street Tattoo will be offering drop-in tattoos. The Maritime History Café & Bar will also be open during the evening with free macramé tying. You can also grab something good to eat or drink there.

The Nordic museum

Catch Finnish fever at the Nordic Museum during Culture Night 2025! Finissage of the design guest performance KÄÄPÄ, colourful artist Maija Kauhanen and dance floor with Finnish Disco. All exhibitions open and free admission until midnight. Tervetuloa!

Thiel Gallery

Head out to Djurgården and visit the Thielska Galleriet with buses from 1947 and 1948 that will serve the Karlaplan-Thielska Galleriet route every hour and a half. The museum holds tours all evening in the large art collection! Discover the splendid and beautiful setting or the exhibition ‘Together’. Café Monika Ahlberg is also open during the Culture Night and will offer a wide range of treats throughout the evening.

The Vasa museum

Welcome to the world of Vaasa during Culture Night! In purple light and with life and movement in the museum’s exhibitions! Take a break and enjoy a meal or a drink under Vasa’s magnificent galleon.

Spritmuseum – Swedish drinking culture and history

The Spritmuseum welcomes you to an intoxicating evening with guided tours of the exhibitions, light meals, oysters & champagne in the restaurant, cocktails in the bar and cultural history throughout the building. The roaring 20’s meets Warhol’s Factory

The Museum of Ethnography

See the popular ‘Yokai’ exhibition and look for creatures in the park. You can also listen to Japanese spooky stories, go on a night walk, play video games and try an escape room. If that’s too intense, calm your nerves with karaoke or jam in the world orchestra!

The Museum of Science and Technology

On Culture Night, the Museum of Science and Technology is transformed into a vibrant Art Tech club night with live installations, audiovisual works and interactive games where the boundaries between art and technology are blurred and the Wisdome presents two works uniquely created by students from the Royal College of Music’s Artistic Interdisciplinary Master (AIM) programme.

The Snus and Match Museum

The Snus and match museum inside Skansen offers an evening themed around fire tools and ash production. In the museum’s fantastic collection, you will find objects throughout the ages that have been used to make fire. Hear the story of the history of matches and design your own matchbox!

Police Museum

Curious about the police profession? Have a police coffee and meet police officers from the past and present. There will be nostalgia with police vehicles from the 60s, 70s and 80s and a fashion show with police uniforms. Was it better in the past? Take part in a police history quiz and join the museum as it pits two traffic police officers against the wall.

National Sports Museum

Take a cultural tour with a focus on sport and culture and be inspired by Hanna Sjöstrand’s exhibition “Taverna geometrica” – a series of conceptual paintings, reliefs and sculptures exploring the structure and idiom of football. You can also create your own artwork in the workshop.

The Museum ships

The Maritime History Museum has a fantastic collection of museum ships on display on the pier outside the Vasa Museum on Djurgården Beach. Here you can step aboard the historic ships and join walks around all its corners.

ABBA the museum

ABBA the museum is visited by none other than Owe Sandström, ABBA’s very own designer! The man behind the music group’s iconic and glittery costumes will be there to talk about his creations and his creative process. In addition to that, there will of course be lots of singing and dancing all night long!

Liljevalchs

Just as Culture Night is a sign of spring, Liljevalch’s Spring Salon is also an important sign. During the evening, you can explore all the exhibitions and take part in guided tours of the various works.

The Viking Museum

Meet the Vikings at The Viking Museum. Explore the exhibitions where you can delve into who the Vikings actually were. Take a ride in Ragnfrid’s Saga where you travel through Europe with Harald who, in the hope of saving his farm and honour, sets out for the East on a raid. The restaurant is also open during Culture Night.

You can read the full programme for Culture Night 2025 here.