June marks the start of a long and delightful summer season. It’s a fantastic time here at Royal Djurgården, and naturally, there’s a lot of fun activities and events happening this month. From National Day celebrations, walk-in weddings, and running races to new exhibitions, concerts, and Midsummer celebrations – these are just a few of the many exciting events you can enjoy at Djurgården in June.

Below, we have gathered some of the highlights happening at Djurgården in June:

June 1: The Adidas Stockholm Marathon is one of Europe’s largest marathon races, and on June 1, we have the honor of welcoming all runners to Royal Djurgården, which is part of the track. Come by and cheer on the brave runners and experience a fantastic atmosphere here at Djurgården.

June 1: Marks the start of the daily guided tours of Princess Estelle’s Sculpture Park. The tours begin at 1:00 PM at the information desk of Princess Estelle’s Sculpture Park, located near the Folke Bernadotte Bridge here at Royal Djurgården. The tours are completely free and run throughout the summer.

June 2: Djurgårdslinjen celebrates the Day of the Tram with an open house at the tram depots here at Djurgården, featuring lots of fun activities all day. Additionally, museum trams will run frequently between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM between Norrmalmstorg and Djurgården.

June 5: Live music at Blå Porten with Aron Blom.

June 5: The Ethnographic Museum invites you to the walk “Magical Places on Djurgården with Forest Bathing and Storytelling.” Carve your own walking stick and join a walk featuring mythology, mystical beings, and art.

National Day at Skansen. Photo: Anna Hugosson

June 6: Celebrate Sweden’s National Day here at Djurgården. Start the  National Day early by visiting the Maritime Museum, which traditionally offers a flag-raising ceremony in the morning. Continue the day at Skansen where the Swedish National Day has been celebrated on June 6th since 1893. A day filled with lots of fun activities for both young and old. Listen to the wandering orchestra, take a horse and carriage ride, make a flag, watch folk dancing, or simply sit down on the grass for a picnic in the greenery. Besides many wonderful activities throughout the day, the National Day celebrations continue in the evening traditionally at the Solliden Stage in the presence of the Royal Family with musical entertainment. Read more about all the activities at Djurgården on National Day, June 6, here.

 

June 7-8: The Archipelago Fair comes to Djurgårdsstrand for three days. The Archipelago Fair is a folk festival for all tastes. Come by and enjoy good food and drink, entertainment, and many exciting exhibitors.

While the Archipelago Fair takes place along the quays at Vasahamnen, nearly a hundred vintage boats will also gather, representing the finest of Sweden’s floating cultural treasures. Read more about the Archipelago Fair and the Veteran Boat Festival here.

June 8: World Ocean Day will be celebrated at Vrak – Museum of Wrecks, and the museum will have extended opening hours from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM with day and evening activities for the whole family.

June 11-12: It’s time for Blodomloppet 2024 here at Royal Djurgården. The purpose of Blodomloppet is to highlight and promote the need for blood donation and to encourage a healthy lifestyle. The proceeds from the races go back to the organizing clubs’ youth activities and to promote the importance of blood donation. Read more about Blodomloppet here.

June 13: Attend the special tour ‘The Prince’s Art Collection.’ Waldemarsudde’s archivist and librarian Anna Meister will talk about Prince Eugen’s role as an art collector and present several works from the collection based on the exhibition Prince Eugen as Artist and Collector.

June 14: The exhibition Stockholm’s Cosmology opens at Liljevalchs and runs until August 18.

June 14-16: Gear up for magical concert evenings at Rosendal Garden Party. Three days packed with world stars, good food and drinks, art, activities, and experiences.

June 15: This summer, Skansen will host Magnus Uggla along with the Wind Symphony Orchestra to recreate the enormous success from Berwaldhallen. The concert starts at 8:00 PM at the Solliden Stage.

June 17-19: Summer 2024, Vrak – Museum of Wrecks invites children aged 8 to 12 to try out what it’s like to work as a marine archaeologist! Through play and learning, the children will explore the wrecks and history of the Baltic Sea. Book a spot here.

June 19: Lecture “The Peony – a Fragrant Beauty” is held at Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde. Listen to gardener Marina Rydberg who will talk about the cultivation and history of Waldemarsudde’s peonies. Book a ticket here.

June 21: Celebrate Midsummer in a historical and Scandinavian way with The Viking Museum and experience a Viking-age blot to welcome summer.

June 21-23: Celebrate Midsummer Eve at Skansen for three days with programs from morning until late into the bright summer night. Make Midsummer wreaths, visit the Midsummer market, and dance around the Midsummer pole. See the full program here!

June 26: Welcome to join a walk along the Galärvarvet here at Djurgården with Vrak – Museum of Wrecks focusing on the history of Galärvarvet from 1720 to today.

June 26: The Ethnographic Museum welcomes everyone to an open house in the tea house, every Wednesday from June 26 to August 7.

June 27: Special tour of Marie Krøyer’s artist home at Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde, starting at 6:30 PM. Museum director Karin Sidén talks about Marie Krøyer’s extensive work with design and decoration for her homes in Skagen, Copenhagen, and Tällberg.

June 28: STHLM Fields at Gärdet. The new summer live stage at Gärdet in Stockholm will feature magical concert evenings – with headlining acts curating their days to some extent. Don’t miss artists like Greta Van Fleet,  Bring Me The Horizon, The Hives, Viagra Boys, TOTO, Molly Sandén, and many more who will all perform this summer.

June 29: Latin Mash Festival at Skansen. A colorful festival day filled with live music, culture, dance shows, artists, and Latin American food.

We constantly update with new and exciting events at Djurgården, so keep an eye on this page.

Adidas Stockholm Marathon is one of Europe’s largest marathon races, and on June 1st, we welcome all runners to Royal Djurgården, which is part of the course.

Stockholm Marathon is not just a day for the runners but a city-wide celebration, including Djurgården. Many visitors come to cheer on the runners, and the atmosphere is always vibrant. If you plan to visit us during Stockholm Marathon, there are a few things to keep in mind to make your trip here easier. Here are some tips for getting here smoothly on June 1st.

TRAFFIC INFORMATION JUNE 1

Marathon Runners on Djurgården
The runners will be on Djurgården from approximately 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Click here to see the course map with detailed traffic information.

Road Closures
The roads at Djurgården will be closed from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The roads around Djurgården (Strandvägen, Narvavägen and others) will be closed from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Take the boat to Djurgården
A great way to get to Djurgården is by boat. With an SL ticket, you can take line 80 and 82  (The Djurgården Ferry), which stops at Allmänna Gränd, right outside Gröna Lund. Line 82 operates with increased service between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. You can find the timetable at sl.se.

In addition to SL’s boats, you can also travel with M/S Emelie, which takes you to Djurgården from Hammarby Sjöstad and Masthamnen. See the timetable here.

The Hop-on-Hop-off boats stops at two locations at Djurgården: behind the Vasa Museum and at Allmänna Gränd outside Gröna Lund. For more information on tickets and schedules, visit Stromma or Red Sightseeing.

Take the Metro here 
The Metro will also be running as usual, making it very convenient to travel from central Stockholm. Take the red line 13 to the nearest metro station, Karlaplan. From Karlaplan, you can easily walk to Djurgården, a walk of about 10 minutes. It is also possible to take the red lines 13 and 14 to Östermalmstorg metro station and then walk along the beautiful Strandvägen to Djurgården, a stroll you won’t regret.

On the metro’s Red Line, long trains and extra departures will be running throughout the Stockholm Marathon.

Bus traffic is affected between approximately 7:30 AM and 8:30 PM.
The bus lines affected that pass via Djurgårdsbron/on Djurgården are lines 67, 69 and 76.

The tram service on Tram line 7 that runs between T-Centralen and Waldemarsudde is suspended between approximately 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. Read more on SL.se and plan your trip to Djurgården in advance.

For more information about the Stockholm Marathon, click here or email them at info@stockholmmarathon.se

Art has always had a natural place at Royal Djurgården. Art is everywhere. Venture out into nature and you’ll find monuments and sculptures. There is always something new to discover. For example, year after year, an exciting new piece is added to Princess Estelle’s Sculpture Park.

Every museum houses art, but here you’ll also find beloved art museums.

Photo: Urban Jörén, the grand Munch room at Thiel Gallery.

Thiel Gallery 

At the very end of Djurgården at Blockhusudden you’ll find the beautiful art museum Thiel Gallery, created for banker Ernest Thiel and his wife Signe Maria Thiel’s outstanding art collection. The building was completed in 1907 and is beautifully situated in a park surrounded by walls. The architect behind this masterpiece was Ferdinand Boberg.

The museum’s magnificent collection primarily consists of works by Nordic artists from the turn of the last century, such as Bruno Liljefors, Edvard Munch, Eugène Jansson, Carl Larsson, August Strindberg, and Anders Zorn. But it also includes works by European masters like Paul Gauguin and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

According to Ernest Thiel’s vision, the museum’s upper floor was designed with two large halls whose walls would be adorned with artworks, while also serving as a dining room and salon. Later, an extension was added on the upper floor, called the grand Munch room. Two rooms on this floor are named after Thiel’s friends, Carl Larsson and Hjalmar Söderberg. At the top of the house in the tower room, there are two rooms displaying Nietzsche’s death mask and prints, as well as works by Edvard Munch.

After the Second World War, Ernest Thiel lost almost his entire fortune, and in 1924, the state purchased the palace with its furnishings and art collection. The following year, in 1925, the palace became a museum and has been open to the public ever since.

On the ground floor, various temporary exhibitions are presented, and in the old superintendent’s residence, the food creator Monika Ahlberg and her café are now located. Don’t miss the lush park with sculptures and beautiful views of the surroundings when you’re there.

Prins Eugen’s Waldemarsudde

Prins Eugen’s Waldemarsudde, originally Prince Eugen’s residence, is now one of Sweden’s most popular art museums. The museum offers a rich variety of exhibitions and programs year-round, including Prince Eugen’s own works, collections, and temporary exhibitions.

The main building, “The Castle,” and the gallery building were designed by architect Ferdinand Boberg in collaboration with Prince Eugen. The prince, son of King Oscar II and Queen Sophia, was a prominent landscape painter and art collector.

On the ground floor of the Mansion, you can visit the common areas of Prince Eugen’s home, which are preserved as they were in his time. The upper floors of the building and the Gallery show work from the collection and temporary exhibitions. These exhibitions include works by both contemporary artists and artists who were contemporaries of Prince Eugen. The park and garden feature sculptures by artists such as Carl Milles and historic buildings like the Linseed Oil Mill, from 1785.

Through Prince Eugen’s will, Waldemarsudde was bequeathed to the Swedish state in 1947 and is now managed by a special board. The museum’s mission is to preserve the facilities and collections and make them accessible to visitors, in line with the prince’s desire for a vibrant operation that promotes art and culture.

Liljevalchs 

Liljevalchs offers one of Stockholm’s most enchanting exhibition environments and presents art and design in several major exhibitions each year. The program caters to a wide audience as well as those with a specific interest in various artistic expressions.

At Liljevalchs, each new art year begins with the popular exhibition “Spring Salon” which is juried and well-known. In 2021, the extension Liljevalchs+ was completed, allowing for more exhibitions per year and making art accessible to a larger audience. This expansion ensures that Liljevalchs can continue to be an important art venue and provide art experiences for another 100 years.

Konsthall 16 

Konsthall 16 is an exciting collaboration between Tore A Jonasson Foundation and the National Sports Museum. This unique art gallery combines art and sports, showcasing temporary exhibitions of contemporary art as well as a selection of works from Tore A Jonasson’s collection. Each year, the gallery also acquires sports-related art and awards scholarships to artists and sports professionals.

You can find Konsthall 16 at the National Sports Museum in the Museum Park here at Djurgården.

Spritmuseum 

By the beautiful Djurgårdsstrand here at Djurgården, you’ll find, among other things, Spritmuseum. A museum dedicated to Swedish drinking culture. The museum houses three exhibition spaces. In one of them, you’ll find the permanent exhibition “Sweden: Spirit of a nation” – an interactive exhibition, focusing on the Swedes’ bittersweet relationship to alcohol. The exhibition is designed as a walk through the seasons of the year, given shape through sceneries, scents, tastes and music.

The second exhibition space showcases cultural-historical exhibitions, featuring displays on subjects like Champagne and the comic character Rocky. In the third area is the museum’s art gallery, dedicated to the Absolut Art Collection, which has been housed at the museum since 2008. Here, two exhibitions are presented annually: one thematic exhibition featuring works from the collection, and one solo exhibition featuring an artist from the collection.

Princess Estelle Sculpture Park

The Princess Estelle Cultural Foundation was founded in autumn 2019 on the initiative of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel.

The purpose of the foundation is to make cultural available for everyone and to establish a permanent sculpture park in the Rosendal area here at Royal Djurgården. Each year, a new artistic creation is introduced.

This year, in 2024, the fifth artwork The Inner Flow of Life by Giuseppe Penone will be inaugurated in the sculpture park, which will be included in a permanent collection already consisting of works by Alice Aycock, Elmgreen & Dragset, Yinka Shonibare CBE and Charlotte Gyllenhammar. The foundation’s goal is to make contemporary art accessible and they work to arouse interest and curiosity, as well as spread knowledge about art.

Every summer, Princess Estelle’s Cultural Foundation offers guided tours in the sculpture park at 1 pm. The tours are held daily and run from June 1st to September. The tours are free of charge.

Djurgården Church (Djurgårdskyrkan)

Here at Royal Djurgården, you’ll find a charming white wooden church, beautifully situated between Gröna Lund and Skansen. Djurgården Church is a part of the Oscar parish, is the oldest church in the parish and was built in 1828 by shipowner John Burgman. Originally used as a school and later as a cholera hospital, since 1880 it has served as a place for services and other activities organized by the parish.

For art lovers, Djurgården Church offers a rich experience through temporary art exhibitions  with everything from paintings to photographs and textile art. A special highlight is the beautiful altarpiece, a generous gift from Prince Eugen and painted by the prince himself.

So when you visit Djurgården, take the time to explore art in all its forms. You can find even more information about our art museums, monuments, and sculptures here.

Are you planning to visit Royal Djurgården with children or perhaps grandchildren? Then you don’t need to worry about anyone going hungry. With over 30 restaurants and cafes, we guarantee there’s food that suit all ages. Our restaurants offer varied children’s menus, and many adjust portions to suit children. Also, you can enjoy a picnic in the greenery – with our bakeries and shops offering everything you need for a perfect outing. For those who prefer to bring their own food for the children, there are even picnic rooms in some of our museums.

To ensure that the little ones’ stomachs are happy and satisfied throughout your stay, here are some tips on restaurants that serve delicious and child-friendly food.

Photo: Joel Wåreus, pancakes at Gröna Lund.

Child-friendly museum restaurants

Junibacken

When you and the children visit Junibacken, you’ll experience not only theater, song, music and a large dose of imagination. In Junibacken, there is also their circus restaurant with a fantastic view of Stockholm. But of course, it’s not just the view that’s fantastic, but also their food. Here you can enjoy children’s classics such as meatballs and pancakes. Sustainability is at focus, and they actively work to make conscious choices, such as offering meatball and pancake portions in small, medium, or large sizes. Additionally, locally sourced, eco-labeled and sorted waste are prioritized.

Tekniska museet

At the National Museum of Science and Technology’s restaurant, sustainability, innovation and the future take center stage. The top priority is to serve ingredients listed on the WWF’s green list. This means that the restaurant’s food choices are carefully selected; when chicken is served, it’s certified, when it’s pork, it’s organic, and beef is never served here. Some ingredients that don’t have sustainable cultivation options, such as avocado and olives, are also not on the menu. Therefore, the dishes on the menu vary from time to time, based on what’s in season, and tap water is served to reduce plastic waste and transportation emissions.

After a meal here, both mom and dad can feel proud of providing their children with good food for both the environment and our bodies. The children get to enjoy fantastic food while also learning more about how we can make conscious choices for a more sustainable future.

Skansen

At Skansen, there’s something for every taste, from food stalls offering crispy waffles with whipped cream and jam to freshly grilled hamburgers with fries. Right at the main entrance of Skansen, you’ll find the cozy restaurant Gubbhyllan, serving lunches made from scratch, simpler dishes, salads and pastries. Additionally, they produce their own juice and apple cider.

If you continue up the escalator, you’ll find Stora Gungan Tavern, beautifully located by Skansen’s glassworks and  a stunning view. Here, the whole family can enjoy classic Swedish lunch dishes, such as Biff Rydberg, potato dumplings and pancakes with jam and whipped cream.

A restaurant that offers plenty of space and is very child-friendly is Terrassen, located right by the Solliden stage. The menu focuses on green alternatives but also includes standing classics that follow the calendar, such as pancakes on Thursdays. If you take the kids to Terrassen, they won’t be disappointed; they can choose between hamburgers, meatballs, vegetarian options, fish & chips, or organic pancakes!

Gröna Lund

At Gröna Lund, the options are endless – there’s food from all corners of the world, so the kids won’t be disappointed. Whether you’re looking for something quick, green, grilled, sweet or salty, you’ll find it in the amusement park.

If the kids are craving pasta or pizza, the family restaurant Kaskad is right by the water, serving Italian favorites. For those who want to escape the hectic atmosphere of the amusement park for a moment, there’s the Classic Café, a peaceful oasis behind the Small Stage, where you can enjoy a lasagna and pancake buffet – eat as much as you want and get drinks included in the price. For those craving Mexican food, right next door is Mexican Corner, serving nachos and tacos in all their forms.

Mackverket – Vrak

At Vrak – Museum of Wrecks, all children can enjoy Mackverket’s fantastic grilled sourdough sandwiches. For the kids, there’s a sandwich with cheddar cheese and ox brisket. The restaurant is located just before you enter the museum, so you can visit Mackverket even if you don’t plan to go to the museum.

Nordiska museet

The restaurant in the Great Hall of Nordiska Museet serves lunch from 11 am to 3 pm daily. The menu varies from day to day, but there are always at least four dishes available. For children, there are always meatballs and pancakes with jam and whipped cream. They offer both vegetarian and lactose- and gluten-free options.

Sjöhistoriska Café & Bar

A day filled with crafts in the museum’s creative workshop or play in the playroom “Blubb”, requires a break to make it through. Luckily, Sjöhistoriska Café & Bar are ready to satisfy hungry children and parents during the visit to the Maritime Museum. Here, the weekly lunch is served with options such as meat, fish, soup and salad. The best part is that children can choose whether they want a half portion of the weekly dishes or pancakes from the children’s menu. Children’s portions are half price, and the weekly lunch also includes salad and bread with the meal.

Menus and child-sized portions

Restaurant Djurgårdsbron

Restaurant Djurgårdsbron is located right next to the bridge over to Djurgården. It is the perfect place to start or end your visit to the island. On weekdays, they serve daily lunch options such as meat, fish, pizza, and vegetarian dishes. The lunch also includes salad, freshly baked bread and coffee/tea. For children, there are not only meatballs and pancakes but also Margherita pizza and Smash burgers. The restaurant is beautifully located by the Djurgården canal, and during the summer months, it is one of Stockholm’s largest outdoor seating areas. A perfect place for both adults and children to enjoy.

Villa Godthem

Not far from the Djurgården bridge, you’ll find the unique Swiss-style wholesaler villa from the end of the 19th century, which today houses the restaurant Villa Godthem. Here, the classic kitchen is close to the heart of the island, and the restaurant is particularly known for its plank steak that is originally from Villa Godthem. But there’s also a good selection of children’s dishes to choose from such as classics like meatballs, grilled char with French fries, plank steak for children and small pancakes with homemade jam and whipped cream.

The Vasa Museum’s restaurant

There’s nothing better we can give our children than food made from scratch with fine local and organic ingredients! That’s how the food is made in the Vasa Museum’s restaurant. Here, they serve daily lunch with a variety of dishes and classics like meatballs with cream sauce and lingonberries and everything on the menu can be adjusted to children’s portions.

Bring your own picnic

To keep up with a full day of learning, fun, and play at Djurgården’s museums and attractions, it’s important to refuel with good energy, for children as well as adults. That’s why there are many picnic areas where you and your family can sit down for a coffee, a lunch or a small snack. It’s perfect for those visiting Djurgården with a baby and need to quickly warm baby food.

A recommendation is to visit one of our shops, such as Konsthallen or Skroten Matbod & Deli. There you’ll find everything you need for the day, such as fruit, bread, pastries, snacks, drinks, and lunches to bring with you either to the picnic areas in the museums or for a picnic in the greenery at Djurgården. Here you can also buy baby food, diapers and more!

Picnic areas are available at the following museums and attractions at Djurgården: Nordiska museet, Tekniska – National Museum Science and Technology, Maritime Museum, Skansen

This is just a small part of all the fantastic restaurants and cafes that serve delicious food for all ages. See our full range of restaurants and cafes here.

 

In October, Nordiska museet celebrates its 150th anniversary, which will be marked with a celebration, a packed program for the autumn, and a brand new art exhibition featuring Daniel Youssef and Strindberg. Furthermore, the museum is embarking on its largest exhibition ever, enhancing the museum building, and welcoming the audience with a new visual identity.

The anniversary program also includes lecture series in collaboration with Stockholm University, knitting workshops with guest lectures, craft workshops, Lucia celebrations, and Christmas programs. During the autumn, the museum will also complete the largest contemporary base exhibition in Sweden, “Nordic People,” and improve physical accessibility through new architectural and iconic additions to the building.

Welcome to the historic and lovely Royal Djurgården, where you can enjoy fresh air and fun museums. I work at the tourist information at Royal Djurgården Visitor Center and my job is to help guests find their way and plan their own excursion. We keep track of daily activities and exhibitions happening all year round. In order to do our job well we are sometimes given challenges to plan a trip in the area and see things we haven’t before. Continue reading to follow along my own outing and find out what I did!

 

Our job gave us the mission to explore Djurgården in a way we haven’t done before. This meant making a list of places to go, visiting the following:

• An attraction you did not know existed before working at the Royal Djurgården Visitor Center
• A child-friendly museum/attraction
• A museum/attraction you have not visited before
• An art museum/gallery
• An exhibition available for the summer of 2023
• One of the monuments and learn more about it
• A outdoor art piece and read more about it
• Take a break and “fika” in a place you haven’t before (Swedish fika is a must!)

 

I started my day with a sober visit to the Museum of Spirits to see their exhibitions. The one that I was most curious about as a temporary exhibition was their Absolute Art Collection named ReDISCOver which is a handpicked collection from the 80s presented with a disco vibe using music and lights (ends on 24/9). The other exhibitions were more interactive with things to touch and smell. Beer is not my thing but I continued through the museum and learned a lot about distilleries and the history of drinking culture of Sweden. I would like to bring friends on a day off to go to one of their tastings and tours to learn more about gin or wine. During their first hour after opening it was really calm with few people around so I could explore at my own pace.

 

I continued on to the Estonia Monument which was raised in 1997 by the graveyard (Galärvarvskyrkågården). It is in memory of the victims of the Estonia Catastrophe in 1994. Many people in the periphery of my life have told some story of connection to the tragedy but it’s the first time I was the monument in person, so I stood there quietly for a silent minute. Thankfully I brought the map found inside our Visitor Center so it was easier to find my way there.

I walked on in the sunshine and had to take of my blazer so that I wouldn’t melt in the summer heat. Good thing my next stop was Skroten Café and Shop. When I arrived the first thing I did was shoot a few videos for our social media and pictures for our website. Right after that I bought a fresh Raspberry Lemonade and enjoyed their outdoor seating area.

I walked on to visit Prince Eugens Waldemarsudde, an art museum I’ve never visited before. It was a pleasant surprise to experience the combo of an art museum and a royal home. Looking back I regret not going outside to view the garden as well. On a positive note, I did buy a pair of gardening signs from their museum shop which I sent to grandma. A bit further away from the museum I passed the famous oak which Prince Eugen would often sit by (an impressive one, I might add) and after a few minutes of staring at it I wonder if I got any wiser from it.

 

I got a bit hungry and passed Bellmansro Park to get to the Rosendal Bothanical Garden. There you will find fields of veggies, flowers and fruits as well as their beautiful garden café. I saw a few nice options and settled for a combination of handmade cookies, organic chips with Rosemary and another lemonade. When you sit outside during the summer you will inevitably be visited by both birds and bees (don’t worry, they care more about the flowers than visitors). People also brought dogs with them so ut was quite a nice, lively environment to have a “fika” in.

 

After taking some more pictures, seeing an art sculpture in the gardens and digesting my sweets I felt recharged to continue. While heading to my next goal, The National Museum of Sports, I passed Rosendal Palace. There I saw the lawn mowers work diligently at keeping the area nice. I have a tendency to name different lawn mowers around Djurgården and the museums and so these were given the names Bengt and Harald. When I crossed the Folke Bernadotte Bridge I noticed that the sailing school was out on the waters and the students and I waved to each other.

As I passed the Museum Park between the Ethnographic Museum and The Technological Museum, I noticed that there were a lot of families with their kids at the playgrounds (which are open and free all year round). Outside the Police Museum there was a lot of traffic where they have the fun driving school for the youngest of drivers. Eventually, I reached my destination.

I didn’t take a lot of pictures inside The National Sports Museum but there was a lot to see. I walked around most of their exhibitions and found some interesting things like old equipment, toys and tools from the past but also videos of exercises one could follow along. Inside their SportLab area I could test my hand strenght (which was average for a grown woman) and how far I could jump double-footed (which was about the same as my hight, an okay score for someone who doesn’t compete in long jump). If I hadn’t been wearing a cute pen skirt I probably would have attempted their climbing wall and balance equipment as well. Maybe I will another day, considering the museum is free of charge for visitors.

After a long excursion I was tired and hot but still quite satisfied. I had done the challenge to the T and got to do a lot of fun things and meet nice people. There are still places I have yet to visit, even after this outing, and some I haven’t visited in over 15 years. I have plenty of future trips to plan here in the area, both with work and privately.

Thank you for reading and joining me on my outing on Royal Djurgården. If you are planning your own trip to the area, come by our Visitor Center and talk with me or my colleagues. We have information and suggestions regarding everything happening out here. Welcome!

Text and photo: Rebecca Åstrand, turist informant at Royal Djurgården VC.

Lovely September is here! Summer is coming to an end, and autumn is beginning, and we have a wonderful time ahead of us here on the Royal Djurgården. Autumn offers colorful nature, new exhibitions, markets, courses, lectures, and much more fun at the island’s many museums and attractions.

When September arrives, it’s also time for several of Royal Djurgården’s museums to change their opening hours. To make your visit easier, we have compiled them below.

Please note that changes may occur. 

Abba The Museum
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursdays: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Museum of Etnography
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friends of Handicraft Gallery 
Thursday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday + public holidays: CLOSED

Junibacken
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
*Closed on Mondays in September (partly October) and November

Liljevalchs Art Gallery
Monday + Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday + Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Nordiska Museet
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Police Museum
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

National Sport’s Museum
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Rosendals Garden
Monday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Rosendals Palace
Closed for the season

Maritime Museum
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Skansen
See current opening hours here

Skansen Aquarium
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Snus and Match Museum 
Monday – Thursday: CLOSED
Friday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Museum of Spirits
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

National Museum of Science and Technology
Every day: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

The Viking Museum
Every day: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thiel Gallery
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The Vasa Museum
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Vrak – Museum of Wrecks
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Find out more about what happens at Royal Djurgården during the Autumn here. 

Leisure boats for all!
Follow along on a nostalgic journey through the Swedish family-lifestyle and see their boats go from an exclusive luxury to a wide folk-hobby. Today every third Swede spends a big amount of their summers on a holiday boat but in the beginning 1900s, only a rare few were able to afford their own boat.

The exhibition is in the collaboration with the Swedish Cruising Association, which is now celebrating 100 years. The association and the boat cultures growth go hand in hand. The exhibition is on display until September 3 at the Maritime Museum.

REDISCOVER
In 2022, Spritmuseum celebrates ten years at Royal Djurgården. They are celebrating this by allowing a younger generation of art educators working at Spritmuseum to pick out their favourites from the Absolut Art Collection. The result is REDISCOVER, an exhibition which fills the room floor to ceiling with almost 90 artworks. The exhibition is on display until September 24. 

The arena – Tore A Jonasson’s collection
The arena is the place for public events, sporting as well as cultural and political. In the fourth exhibition with Tore A Jonasson’s collection, some artists portray the scene itself, the arena, while others refer to more metaphorical scenes for existential, personal and poetic stories. The exhibition is on display until September 24 at Konsthall 16 at the National Sports Museum.

Find out more about ongoing and upcoming exhibitions at Royal Djurgården here. 

In the beautiful area of Rosendal, there are many wonderful places to visit during the summer to enjoy good food, coffee and fun activities.

Rosendal Palace
Rosendal Palace  has never been a residence in the modern sense, but was only intended to be a retreat away from the more formal court life at the Royal Palace. The fine pleasure castle are now opened for the season and offers guided indoor tours every hour between 12-3pm almost every day. You can pre-book places here or swing by at every full hour.

Out in the castle’s garden, there are also park tours about the extensive work to restore the historic park. The park tours are given on Wednesdays throughout the summer on different themes and are held by participants within the project; the archaeologists, the building antiquarian, the landscape architect, the park manager and the gardeners. The park tour ‘Rosendal’s amusement park’ is given on the dates 3 May, 31 May, 28 June and 6 September at 4:30 p.m. Read more about it here!

There will also be the opportunity to take part in themed shows during specific dates. In the summer of 2023, 200 years of royal history will be celebrated at Rosendal Palace. Have the opportunity to take a look inside the Rosendal Palace and hear how the rooms were used during the Bernadotte family’s time and why the interiors look the way they do today. The themed show ‘Interior and restoration art in the past and present’ is given on June 21 (sold out) and August 23 at 4:30 p.m. To book and read more about this, click here!

Rosendal’s Garden
If you want to hang out in a nature-rich, cozy environment or are interested in cultivation, then Rosendals Trädgård is the right place! Here you can find a botanical garden that you can walk around and see vegetation. The garden cafe is a cozy place to sit down and have some food. They offer coffee and swedish “fika” or light lunches in their greenhouse. After July 5 the Herbarium Mat & Bar also has their outdoor kitchen available in the afternoons and evenings. Later this summer, there is a harvest festival on September 8-10, where they display biodynamically grown vegetables, fruit, harvest bouquets and bread from the wood-fired bakery.

Sculptures in PREKS Sculpture Park
Princess Estelle’s Cultural Foundation was founded in 2019 and has since established a permanent sculpture park in the Rosendal area. Each year, a new sculpture is presented that aims to convey the importance of art and culture to society. The first work to be acquired was ‘Hoop-La’, which was included in 2020’s acclaimed exhibition by Alice Aycock. In the following years, ‘Life Rings’ was acquired by the artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset and in the summer of 2022 the sculpture ‘Wind Sculpture in Bronze I’ was inaugurated by the artist Yinka Shonibare CBE. In May, the newest addition was also added, the sculpture Osagd, created by Charlotte Gyllenhammar.

Between 30 May and 1 September there are free guided tours in the park. These start daily at 1pm and are offered in Swedish as well as English.

This summer a traveling agency from the 50s move in at Skansen and bring you along on a  bike vacation in the spirit of 1952. Bring a friend or a loved one to travel back in time and learn about the vacation ideals of the time.

Vacation for the common person

Bike, drive or fly. To travel was the big dream for the common person since the end of the 1930s, when the right to 2 weeks vacation time became common law. In the 1950s it was extended into 3 weeks and later during the 1970s it was further extended to 5 weeks, which is what most swedes enjoy today.

Take a break, but don’t get lazy!

 When the third week of vacation time was introduced to the working class, many were able to act upon the dream that had been brewing since the 30s. Resting was nice but becoming a couch potato was not the ideal of the time. According to the norms of the 50s, ones vacation should engage the mind and the body in a healthy manner. It was important to move your body, learn something new and try different activities.

Method of transportation: bike, car or plane? 

As previously stated, the ideal of the time was not just laying around and relaxing but to get active.  A bike vacation had it all – to get out into nature was an activity that benefited both the body and soul. Most maps would direct you inland through the country but members of the club Cyckelfrämjande could join conducted tours in groups abroad. Even the bike needed its own passport to get through some of the customs on the continent.

More people were able to purchase a car during this time and towards the end of the 50s a road trip by car became popular. New solutions to optimize the trip became increasingly accessible. For example, the interior could be transformed into a double bed and there were portable tables and chairs that easily folded into the trunk. The caravan had yet to gain popularity but a few could been seen along the roads.

During the second half of the decade air charter became a method of travel which grew in popularity very quickly. A ticket was still quite expensive but the prices were becoming more accessible for the common man. For many people this was the first time they could easily go past the Swedish boarder and some popular destinations were the Canary Islands, Italy and France.

Meet the biking ladies Ulla and Gunnel at Skansen

Experience the vacation practices of the 50s yourself at Skansen this summer. Meet Ulla and Gunnel, two friends who are out on a biking vacation. They have packed all the sensible items and clothing they need and will gladly tell you all about the items they use, the ideals and customs of the time in contrast to the modern era and what the law Allemansrätten (right of public access) means.

Eat a picknick in nature, catch a concert, celebrate midsummer and much more at Skansen this summer!

You can read more about the 50s vacation  at Skansen here!

Since 1893, Sweden’s national day has been celebrated on June 6 to commemorate Gustav Vasa’s election as king in 1523 and the 1809 form of government. Before 1983, this day was called Swedish Flag Day and it wasn’t until 2005 that the national day became a red holiday in the calendar. This means that there are plenty of opportunities to come up with something extra fun with family and friends during the day.

To make it easy for you, we have collected some National Day tips for the perfect National Day at Djurgården here:

The Maritime museum

Start the national day early and visit the Maritime History Museum, which traditionally offers a flagotta this morning.  The ceremony starts at 08.00 with a speech and flag raising by the general secretary of the Swedish Cruiser Club, Fredrik Norén. Museum director Mats Djurberg then raises the museum’s historical flags and is also invited to sing by Stockholm’s Allmänna Sångförening.

The Royal cortege

The traditional celebration at Skansen is always attended by H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and the entire Royal Family. To get to the Sollidenscenen at Skansen, they ride the beautiful national day procession through Stockholm. They leave the Royal Palace at 17.55 to arrive at Skansen at 18:30. The cortege offers beautiful carriages, the Royal Family in Swedish folk dress and beautiful music from the Life Guards.

The National Day Gallop

A more recent tradition is the National Day Gallop. Since 2013, Gärdet has been transformed into a fast-paced folk festival with equestrian sports in focus. Here there is something for the whole family to experience, take part in exciting gallop races together with music and a hat parade. Or why not bring the children to visit the children’s area filled with children’s activities, pony races and other fun.

Skansen

Since 1893, Sweden’s National Day has been celebrated at Skansen on June 6. A day filled with lots of fun activities to take part in, for both young and old. Stop and listen to the marching band play, ride a horse and carriage, make a flag, watch folk dancing or just settle down on the grass for a picnic in the greenery.

 

 

 

The Solliden stage at Skansen

In addition to numerous wonderful activities throughout the day, the national day celebration continues in the evening according to tradition at the Solliden stage in the presence of the royal family and with musical entertainment. There will be a speech to Sweden by King Carl XVI Gustaf, flag raising, fan distribution and national anthem. A broad collection of artists is also on stage.

 

 

 

 

 

Gröna Lund

National Day in all its glory, Gröna Lund has maxed out with an epic concert at 8:00 pm with the Swedish supergroup De Vet Du! De Vet Du has since its inception in 2010 delivered a string of hit songs and viral hits. With humor, hits and party, it will be a magical evening on the big stage inside Gröna Lund. It will be a national day party that you won’t soon forget!

Celebrate in the greenery

Royal Djurgården is filled with greenery and green grass areas, perfect for a cozy picnic to celebrate National Day with friends and family. Take a detour past Konsthallen’s bakery and shop, where there is a well-selected range of bread and buns straight from their own bakery. For those who are more in the mood for breakfast or lunch, it is also offered, both to take away or to eat on site. Skroten Matbod and Deli also offer a range of dishes and snacks to take to the picnic.

For the foodies

Many of Djurgården’s restaurants offer special menus that highlight Swedish food culture during National Day. Ulla Windbladh Wärdshus presents a three-course menu where Swedish classics are in focus. Here you can enjoy Djurgården toast, grilled sirloin steak and a lemon tarte with strawberry and rhubarb compote.

Inside Skansen, you will find Sollidens Matsal, which invites you to a classic Swedish sandwich table with seating from lunch to dinner. The restaurant is right next to Sollidenscenen, perfect in combination with food and show.

At our Spirit Museum, you have the chance to celebrate national day together with Nadja and try different schnapps. Here, a traditional Swedish OP and three brand new exciting Akvavit varieties are presented. You get to come along on a journey through history, together you travel from north to south in our elongated country. In addition to the tasting “How Swedish is Swedish?”, there are also sample trays in the Spritmuseum’s restaurant where you can try Swedish classics and, of course, sing the associated snap songs!

 

More about our National Day

Then visit the Nordic Museum’s website where they have gathered information about all the year’s celebrations, holidays, traditions, customs and practices. Here you can read more about Sweden’s National Day.Sveriges nationaldag.

At the Nordic museum, there is also the exhibition Traditions, which tells both about traditions that return every year and about those that are a part of life. Displays show details and history of, among other things, the midsummer celebration, Christmas, Easter, the cancer disc, baptism, confirmation, wedding and funeral. Read more about Traditions at the Nordic Museum here.här.

We update the page continuously with more exciting activities to take part in during National Day!

 

 

On June 3, it’s time for one of Europe’s biggest marathons, the Adidas Stockholm Marathon to once again take over Stockholm’s streets to the sounds of thousands of running feet, wonderful music and the people’s cheers. A day you don’t want to miss! The Royal Djurgården is always open and welcomes you to join in celebrating and cheering on all brave runners!

It is possible to get to Djurgården even during the Stockholm Marathon. Of course, some of the traffic may have to pause when the runners take over the streets, but we can help all our visitors find other ways to get here than by car, bus or tram. To make it easy, we have compiled traffic information for Marathon Day below.

Marathon runners at Djurgården
The runners are at Djurgården between 12:30 and 15:30

On the water, no major disruptions 
A good way to get to Djurgården is by boat. With an SL ticket you can take line 82 and 80 which stops at Allmänna Gränd just outside Gröna Lund. Line 82 goes with extra traffic between 10 am – 6 pm on the Marathon day. You can find the timetable at sl.se.

In addition to SL’s boats, you can also go with M/S Emelie, which takes you to Djurgården from Hammarby Sjöstad and Masthamnen. See the timetable here.

The Hop-on-Hop-off boats makes tow stops here at Djurgården, behind the Vasa Museum and at Allmänna Gränd outside of Gröna Lund. To find out more about tickets and timetables, read more at Stromma or Red Sightseeing. 

Metro, no major disruptions
Even the subway runs as it should. Therefore, it is very convenient to get from central Stockholm with red line 13 to the nearest subway station Karlaplan. From Karlaplan, you can easily walk the remaining distance to Djurgården, a walk of around 10 minutes. It is also possible to take red lines 13 and 14 to the subway station Östermalmstorg and then walk along the beautiful Strandvägen to Djurgården, a walk you will not regret.

Canceled bus and tram service
Due to traffic closures on June 3, it is not possible to get to Djurgården or the Museum Park by car. The tram line 7 and 7:N is closed all day between 10 am – 7 pm. Bus line 67 and 69 (to and from Djurgården) is closed between 11 am – 7.30 pm and bus line 76 (between Ropsten and Djurgården) is closed between 10.20 am – 7.40 pm, read more about this at sl.se.

Map of the course with traffic information:

On Stockholm Marathon’s website you will find all the other information you need about the event.

Photo: Marathon Gruppen.

 

On May 29 at 1 p.m., HRH Prince Daniel will inaugurate the fourth permanent work in the collection: the sculpture Untold by Charlotte Gyllenhammar. During the ceremony, music and speeches will be performed, the music will be performed by Erik Brag Månsson and Agnes Gyllenhammar Hederoth. The speeches will be delivered by Sweden’s Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand, Charlotte Gyllenhammar as well as PREKS’ operations manager Sara Sandström Nilsson.

Untold is the first work in the Sculpture Park that has a human form, the sculpture can be described as a fascinating and imagination-provoking

The inauguration will take place at Rosendalsängen, the intersection of Fredrik Bloms väg and Israel af Ströms väg. No pre-registration is required.

After the inauguration, there will be daily guided tours and art educational activities between 29 May and 1 September.

For more information click here

Photo: Bruno Ehrs