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.

Now that late summer is approaching, Royal Djurgården continues to flourish. Discover Djurgården’s fantastic offerings and all the wonderful summer events. The month of August features Pride celebrations, Olympic crafts, the Stockholm Culture Festival, jazz evenings, and of course, daily guided tours inside several of our museums. Below, we have gathered a bit of everything happening at Djurgården in August:

August 1-5
STOCKHOLM PRIDE: During Stockholm Pride week, there are many colorful activities to engage in. Come and celebrate love and community at Djurgården.

July 30 – August 4
Experience Pride at the Maritime Museum where they offer guided tours with a maritime Pride theme.

August 1
Hetero in Art – Queer Perspectives at the Thiel Gallery. Join art historian Emil Åkerö for a tour challenging heterosexual perspectives from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

 

August 3
Come and dance and sing along during the Hooja concert at Solliden Stage at Skansen. Gates open at 5:30 PM, concert from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

July 26 to August 11
The right place to get into the Olympic spirit is, of course the National Sports Museum, which will have Olympic-themed days from July 26 to August 11. You can come and craft, walk the Olympic trail, or perhaps challenge your friends in various sports. The museum’s exhibitions also feature Olympic stories and artifacts. Everything from clothes from opening ceremonies to a retrospective on the Stockholm Olympics of 1912. There’s something for everyone! A plus is that admission to the Sports Museum is always free for people of all ages.

August 6
Allsång at Skansen with Pernilla Wahlgren. This evening, the Allsång stage is visited by beloved artists: Miss-Li, Simon Superti, Dream Girls, Anji & Lisa Ekdahl, Christer Sjögren.

August 6
With one of the world’s greatest songs of all time, “Smoke on the Water,” and a career spanning over seven decades and more than 100 million albums sold, Deep Purple has an impressive résumé, to say the least. On August 6 at 8:00 PM, they will take the main stage at Gröna Lund and deliver a show that will be remembered for a long time.

August 6-8
Round off the summer break at Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde where an art course for children (ages 10-12) will be held. For three mornings, they will explore color theory, painting, and modeling with inspiration from the museum’s exhibitions and beautiful park. No prior knowledge is required. Experienced educators guide and support participants at their individual level. Buy your ticket here:

August 13
The last Allsång at Skansen of the year with Pernilla Wahlgren, you really don’t want to miss it! This evening, the Allsång stage is visited by beloved artists: Miriam Bryant, Orup, and Isak Danielsson.

August 14
For one a day in August, you get the chance to dive into the world of mermaids at the Maritime Museum. There will be both storytime and dramatized family tours with a mermaid theme. The day concludes with an outdoor movie night at the Maritime Museum Café & Bar where both “The Little Mermaid” and “Göta Canal – Who Pulled the Plug?” will be shown. Read more about The Maritime Museum and the event here.

 

August 15-17 and 24
Ride on a historic warship in the wake of the ship Vasa, a maritime historical boat tour in Stockholm’s inner archipelago. Now you have the chance to board and ride the patrol boat Sprängaren. It’s an hour-long journey on Stockholm’s waters with the world’s oldest and only remaining military steamship from World War I! The tour departs from the Maritime Museum’s ship pier behind the Vasa Museum round trip. For more info and ticket purchase, it can be found here.

August 16
Damian Marley, multiple Grammy award winner and the youngest son of the legendary Bob Marley, will perform on the main stage at Gröna Lund, just like his father Bob Marley did in the 80s. At 8:00 PM.

August 16
Skroten invites you to a seafood evening with live music by the fantastic Frida Braxell. With a seafood buffet that includes everything and a little more, you can eat your fill of Norwegian lobsters from Smögen, smoked & fresh shrimp from Koster, Skroten’s homemade Västerbotten pie, shrimp salad, primed salad, freshly baked bread, almond potato salad & delicious sauces. Eat as much as you can and enjoy music from Frida Braxell. Buffet and performance from 17:30-22:00. You can book a table here.

 

August 7-18
There are few things that beat fresh Swedish crayfish when they are at their best. Between August 7-18, there is a crayfish menu that simply cannot be missed. Book your place and enjoy a divine crayfish experience at Ulla Winbladh . More info about the menu and price can be found on the Ulla Winbladh website.

 

 

August 21
World-renowned artist Sam Smith comes to Gröna Lund, at 8:00 PM he takes the main stage, it’s going to be an evening you DO NOT want to miss!

August 7, 21, and 28
Warm welcome to the Museum of Ethnography! On 3 Wednesday evenings in August, the Ethnographic Museum in collaboration with Stallet Världens Musik organizes beautiful concerts in the park. There you can experience music, hammocks, and birdsong in the evening sun. The artists playing in August are: the 7th Siri Karlsson & Yasmine El Baramawy, the 21st Irrbloss and the 28th Filip Jers & Emil Ernebro. From 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

August 24
Tough Viking is Sweden’s first obstacle course race, inspired by Swedish military elite forces including the Coastal Rangers, Paratroopers, and Clearance Divers. Those who want to compete will have the chance to run through extreme challenges that will test your strength and endurance.

Make sure to buy your ticket to Tough Viking before the race, it can be found here.

 

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.

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.

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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.

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.

 

Royal djurgården is alive even into the later hours and is the perfect place for a dinner or evening drink. Whether it’s after a museum visit, before a show, a date or maybe just a little luxury in everyday life. Here you will find a great range of tastes, innovation, environments and experiences. These are some of our tips on restaurants that you just have to try.

Photo: Hasselbacken

Evening drink at Djurgården

Spritmuseum

Many come to Djurgården to have a drink with friends or maybe even a date. In the summer there will be an AW at sunset and during the colder seasons there will be a glass before enjoying a show at Cirkus arena. Professionals on drinks is of course Sweden’s tastiest museum – Spirit Museum. Try the staff’s own cocktails, Swedish wines, craft beer or a fresh cider. At Spritmuseum you can also have your own little tasting with their tasting trays with Swedish classics, schnapps, absolute vodka, beer or anything else that strikes your fancy.

Hasselbacken

The enchanting venue mixed with tasty drinks makes Hasselbacken a perfect place to meet over a cocktail. Here you can sit for a long time and try their classics, very own specials or just a good glass of wine. Keep an eye out or their calander and match your visit with their DJ nights!

Restaurant Djurgårdsbron

During the summer season, the given choice is the island’s sunniest patio – Djurgårdsbron. Here you can sip on fresh drinks in the warm evening sun. At Djurgårdsbron, it’s not just sun that’s on offer, here there’s also live music, an outdoor cinema and a festival in the summer. They are open as long as the sun and the guests are out.

Dinner at Djurgården

Aira

Even in the evening, Djurgården is full of life and has several dinner options before you go to a concert, after a museum visit or just want to treat yourself to a festive dinner. Did you know that we have award-winning restaurants here on the island? Aira was recently awarded another Michelin star and continues to serve world-class food with chefs Tommy Myllymäki and Pi Le at the helm. A dining experience of the highest quality.

Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh

Classic Ulla Winbladh started as a steam bakery back in the 19th century and has later been transformed into the restaurant we know today. Ulla Winbladh has preserved Swedish cuisine and become one of Stockholmers’ most loved restaurants. A classic menu that is visited by themed weeks and food events.

Backstage Brasserie

Backstage Brasserie is a restaurant with flavours and influences from around the world. Enjoy small, large and medium-sized dishes. With its proximity to Cirkus, it is the perfect meeting place before and after the show.

Slipen

Slipen doesn’t just open early in the morning for breakfast, here they close at 11 p.m, which means you’re always welcome, regardless of the time of day. Slipen’s menu offers everything from steak to gnocci and other classics, but also an incredible range of desserts. With its sunny large windows, tasteful decor, good food and vintage boats hanging from the ceiling, you’ll never want to leave.

Villa Godthem

The Swedish classic Villa Godthem has a rich history and is located right by the canal. A unique wholesaler’s villa in Swiss style from the late 19th century serving food that is constantly evolving but always keeps the warmth and love. Try their well-known plank steak, grilled red deer, toast skagen or perhaps a sweet apple strudel.

Dinner combined with live experiences

Tyrol

Restaurant Tyrol inside Gröna Lund is not just any old restaurant, it is also a restaurant full of life and one of a kind experiences. Here you can celebrate the popular German Oktoberfest with beer, music, dancing and German delicacies. During 2024, the popular dinner show Mamma Mia the party will also run at Tyrol. A Greek oasis, interactive characters and ABBA’s iconic music.

Gröna Lund’s restaurants

Gröna Lund’s concerts are world-class and the entire summer lineup is filled with Swedish icons as well as international superstars. On the small stage, they have also packed the summer with dance evenings, dance bands and salsa. Inside the area, there are of course several restaurants and bars where you can recharge your batteries before the evening.

Skansen

At the Solliden stage, there are performances all year round. Concerts, national day celebrations, Lucia, jazz Wednesdays, the New Year’s countdown and of course Sing-along at Skansen.

At cozy Gubbhyllan you can also prepare the evening with a good dinner. But you can also stay at Gubbyllan all evening as they have cozy jazz evenings, sometimes even in the winter. Nothing beats a dinner in front of live music.

Circus restaurant

The restaurant inside Cirkus Arena is a playful kitchen and is a restaurant for everyone.  In combination with the shows at Cirkus, you can actually book a special show menu with the ticket, perfect way to start the evening. Of course, the regular bar is also open where you can enjoy a glass of bubbly or their creative cocktails.

Food combined with culture

The Vasa Museum’s restaurant

Several of the museums at the Royal Djurgården are open in the evening, which means you can have dinner in combination with a museum visit. The Vasa Museum is open until 8 in the evening on Wednesdays, which means that their restaurant is also open. The perfect combination of food and culture.

Mackverket – Vrak

Buy a combo ticket to Vasa and Vrak, they are both open in the evening on Wednesdays until 8 and are only a stone’s throw from each other. At Mackverket, you can enjoy tasty sandwiches with creative flavors in fresh sourdough bread that suit everyone. Dive pub and other wonderful evening activities are also held here.

The prince’s kitchen

Treat yourself to an evening of art at Waldemarsudde, which is open until 8 on Thursdays. In the Prince’s kitchen, you can eat classics such as cod fillet or Prince’s meatballs. Here, too, there are plenty of evening activities such as creating & toasting, lectures and concerts, so keep an eye on their event calendar.

See the list of all our restaurants and cafes here.

 

A fantastic concept in Sweden is where many restaurants have the popular “lunch of the day”. A lunch deal where the meals vary daily or weekly and often also include salad, bread and coffee or tea. Here at Royal Djurgården, you will find lots of restaurants that have lunch of the day. Perfect if you want to treat yourself to a lunch with colleagues, forgot your lunchbox or just want some variety in you life. With daily lunches, every visit is different.

Photo: Slipen

Lilla Hasselbacken

In the heart of Djurgården you will find the historic Lilla Hasselbacken where there are several lunch options from Monday to Friday. The restaurant offers the meat of the day, the fish of the day and the vegetarian of the week. Their menu of the day includes salad, butter & bread, drink, coffee or tea and cookie.

Nordiska musset’s restaurant

At Nordiska musset’s restaurant, you can always choose from at least 4 dishes in their lunch offer of the day. Taste Swedish home cooking with a twist in the grand hall. Here it is important to keep an eye on the event calendar as you can eat your meal in combination with knitting-aw, nordic jojk or a lecture.

Restaurang Eld
At Restaurang Eld, which is inside The Viking Museum, the menu of the day varies according to ingredients and season. The chefs buy the freshest and tastiest ingredients and then make dishes based on their purchases that are available until they run out. A sustainable and environmentally friendly way of working with the daily lunch concept. Here, the dishes are inspired by Nordic and Arctic flavors with Viking Age references.

Restaurant at Spritmuseum

The restaurant at Spritmuseum has received a lot of attention, and is rightly so. Drinks and Scandinavian flavors take center stage here. Their lunch of the day runs Monday-Friday and offers a brand new dish every day. In addition to that, you can also choose their vegetarian of the week option.

Rosendal’s Garden

Rosendal’s Garden also bases its varied dishes on the season. Their ingredients are of course picked from their very own gardens, which means that it is fresh, sustainable and above all bursting with flavours. The garden lunches vary each week and provide several reasons for a return visit.

During the summer, they also open up their outdoor kitchen – Herbaruim. Here, too, they pick the ingredients from the garden and then see what dishes they can create. A tasty experience of a rarely seen kind.

Sjöhistoriska café & bar

In the museum restaurant, you can have lunch at the cozy Sjöhistoriska café & bar. The inviting and warm room during the cold seasons or the sunny outdoor terrace overlooking the canal are the perfect places to enjoy the restaurant’s weekly lunch. A new dish every week which also includes salad and bread.

Skroten café & skeppshandel

At cozy Skroten café & skeppshandel, you can choose between the dish of the day, the fish of the week or the vegetarian of the week. A varied menu where everyone will find something suitable, also one of the cheapest on the island. Did you know that it is also possible to buy lunch to take away? Perfect if you want to eat it at work or perhaps in one of Djurgårdens sunny green parks.

Slipen

All food tastes extra good in front of sunny windows, but Slipen’s weekly menu hardly needs any extra help. At Slipen you can choose between fish, salad, pasta or other good dishes that happen to be available on the week you choose to visit. The best thing is that Slipen also has the cake of the day and various desserts, perfect for when you just want to treat yourself to something extra sweet after lunch.

The Vasa Museum’s restaurant

The Vasa Museum’s restaurant also has the daily lunch on its weekly menu. You can choose between the dish of the day, Vasa’s vegetarian, the soup of the day or the salad of the day. At the Vasa Museum’s restaurant, you can also enjoy festive meals such as an Easter plate or Christmas lunch.

See the list of all our restaurants and cafes here.

 

There is no better way to start your visit to Djurgård than with a good breakfast or brunch. Several of our cafes and restaurants are up and running in the morning and nothing beats the smell of freshly baked goods! Some also have events such as live jazz, drag show karaoke, quizzes and other fun things that make your brunch experience unique. Here are some tips with some of those who serve breakfast and brunch that you don’t want to miss.

Photo: Slipen

Breakfast at Djurgården

Sit down by the water or by the sunny windows with a freshly baked pastry and relax at Slipen. Stenungsbakery Fabrique at Slipen opens as early as 07.00 on weekdays and 08.00 on weekends so you can sit in peace and quiet with freshly baked breakfast and hot coffee. When the weather permits, it is perfect to buy breakfast to take away and enjoy it in the green.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skroten Matbod & Deli

How about a refreshing juice? A good bun? Or maybe a lighter salad? Skroten Matbod & Deli opens at 08.00 and has a good and mix of food. Not only do they have their own meals and snacks, there is also a small convenience store where you can buy your own ingredients for your breakfast at home or on the go.

Restaurant Djurgårdsbron

Just across the bridge over to Djurgården, you will find restaurant Djurgårdsbron restaurant which opens as early as 09.00 in the morning and is the perfect start before you continue towards the island where museums and attractions open around 10.00. Enjoy a good breakfast sandwich, acai bowls or something else from their breakfast menue.

Flickorna Helin Skånska Gruvan

After a short walk along the water from the blue gate by the Djurgården bridge, you will arrive at the cozy Flickorna Helin Skånska Gruvan, which opens at 09.00. There is a wide range of home-baked pastries, buns, sandwiches, juices and smoothies. During the summer months, they open up their lovely outdoor dining area, which has one of Stockholm’s most beautiful views over the Djurgård Canal.

Brunch at Djurgården

Hasselbacken

Djurgården has a fantastic range of brunches to bring all your loved ones to. At the historic Hasselbacken, you will find a high-quality brunch ranging from international classics to the well-known Hasselbacken potatoes. Also, keep an eye on their calendar and time their DJ brunches.

Restaurant at Spritmuseum

During winter season´s  Saturdays and Sundays  you can enjoy real brunch classics at Spritmuseum’s restaurant. Here you will find everything from scrambled eggs and salmon sandwiches to pancakes and fruit salad. With this brunch, you can of course expect luxurious cocktails, Swedish wine, craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks, a place where you never go thirsty.

Villa Godthem

Even if afternoon tea does not count as brunch, it is still a must to visit Villa Godthem and their Afternoon Tea. There you can enjoy several types of warming tea, sandwiches, sweets and perhaps a glass of champagne.

 

 

 

 

Skroten Café & Skeppshandel

Skroten Café & Skeppshandel is the perfect place to treat yourself to brunch. Here you can choose between mushroom toast, American pancakes, chevre salad, sandwiches and a lot of other tasty things. From time to time, Skroten also has jazz brunches. Keep an eye out for when the next one is approaching and take part in their brunch buffet together with fantastic live jazz.

See the list of all our restaurants and cafes here.

No matter what time of day you visit Royal Djurgården, you never have to go hungry. From an early breakfast to a late dinner, here you do not need to leave the island. Here you will find our tips on where you can eat and drink from morning to night.

Read the list of all our restaurants and cafes here.

Photo: Slipen

Breakfast at Djurgården

Konsthallen

Nothing beats starting your day at Djurgården than a good breakfast before everything open. When you get off the SL ferry in the heart of Djurgården, you will find Konsthallen, which offers a proper breakfast buffet. Freshly baked bread, perfect eggs, crispy bacon and fresh fruit. Konsthallen’s breakfast starts at 07.00.

Slipen

Sit by the water with a freshly baked pastry or bread at Slipen. The bakery Fabrique in Slipen opens as early as 07.00 on weekdays and 08.00 on weekends so you can sit in peace and quiet with freshly baked breakfast and hot coffee. When the weather permits, it is perfect to buy breakfast to take away and enjoy it in the green.

Djurgårdsbron

Just over the bridge you will find Djurgårdsbron, which opens at 09.00 in the morning and is the perfect start before you continue towards the island where museums and attractions open around 10.00. Enjoy a good breakfast sandwich, hot latte or a salmon croissant in front of the beautiful view over the bridge and Strandvägen.

Brunch at Djurgården

Hasselbacken

Djurgården has a fantastic range of brunches to bring your loved ones to. At the historic Hasselbacken, you will find a high-quality brunch ranging from international classics to the well-known Hasselbacken potatoes. Also keep an eye on their calendar and time their DJ brunches.

POP story

On the other side of the street, you will find POP story, which offers drag shows and karaoke as well as music quizzes with its brunches. Interactive brunches that you won’t soon forget with dancing, laughter and singing.

Spritmuseum’s restaurant

During Saturdays – Sundays you can enjoy real brunch classics at Spritmuseum’s restaurant. Here you will find everything from scrambled eggs and salmon sandwiches to pancakes and fruit salad. For this brunch, you can of course expect luxurious cocktails, Swedish wine, craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks, a place where you never go thirsty.

Villa Godthem

Even if afternoon tea does not count as brunch, it is still a must to visit Villa Godthem and their Afternoon Tea. There you can enjoy several types of warming tea, sandwiches, sweets and perhaps a glass of champagne.

 

Lunch at Djurgården

Mackverket – Vrak

Djurgården is packed with fantastic lunch spots and you just have to pick and choose. For example, at beautiful Djurgårdsstrand you will find perfect lunches. At Mackverket – Vrak, you can enjoy magical tasty sandwiches. Creative flavors in fresh sourdough bread that suit everyone. Eat on site or take the sandwich with you and enjoy the sunny harbour.

Restaurant Eld

Right next door you will find Restaurant Eld with a fantastic view and food inspired by Nordic and Arctic flavors. In addition to their fixed menu, you can also enjoy their menu of the day, which varies according to season, ingredients and is only available while supplies last, a sustainalble lunch. Along with this, you obviously have to try their different types of mead, just like a real Viking.

Blå porten and Blå+

Blå porten is close to many of our attractions, parks and museums. Step into the green garden and eat warm home cooking with elements from the Mediterranean. The restaurant’s sister Blå + offers a completely vegetarian menu with flavors from all corners of the world.

Daily lunch

Several of the restaurants on Djurgården have ‘Dagens Lunch’, which means that no two visits are the same. Some of those who have daily lunches are:
Djurgårdsbron, Skroten,  Lilla Hasselbacken, Nordiska museets restaurang, Slipen and Sjöhistoriska Café och bar.

Snack at Djurgården

Skroten Matbord & Deli

Sometimes the days can be long and you want something between meals. At Skroten Matbord & Deli you will find high and low. This is a lovely mix of convenience store and restaurant/café. Great if you want something smaller or maybe to take with you to a cozy picnic, the perfect break.

Kenny’s Gelato

On Djurgårdsstrand you will find Kenny’s Gelato in the summer. Kenny’s varies its flavors daily and always comes up with new creative ice creams that cool off perfectly in the sun. No wonder they are Swedish champions with their delicious gelato!

Evening drink at Djurgården

Spritmuseum

Many come to Djurgården to have a drink with friends or maybe even a date. In the summer there will be an AW at sunset and during the colder seasons there will be a glass before enjoying a show at Cirkus Arena. Professionals on drinking is of course Sweden’s tastiest museum – Spiritmuseum. Try the staff’s own cocktails, Swedish wines, craft beer or a fresh cider. At Spritmuseum, you can also have your own little tasting with their tasting trays. Choose between Swedish classics, schnapps, absolute vodka, beer or anything else that strikes your fancy.

Hasselbacken

The enchanting venue mixed with tasty drinks makes Hasselbacken a perfect place to meet over a cocktail. Here you can sit for a long time and try their classics, own specials or just a good glass of wine.

Djurgårdsbron

During the summer season, the given choice is the island’s sunniest patio – Djurgårdsbron. Here you can sip on fresh drinks in the warm evening sun. At Djurgårdsbron, it’s not just sun that’s on offer, here there’s also live music, an outdoor cinema and a festival in the summer. They are open as long as the sun and guests are out.

 

Middag på Djurgården

Aira

Even in the evening, Djurgården is full of life and has several dinner options before you go to a concert, after a museum visit or just want to treat yourself to a festive meal out. It is even the case that we have award-winning restaurants here on the island. Aira was recently been awarded another Michelin star and continues to serve world-class food with chefs Tommy Myllymäki and Pi Le at the helm. A dining experience of the highest quality.

Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh

Classic Ulla Winbladh started as a steam bakery back in the 19th century and has later been transformed into the restaurant we know today. Ulla Winbladh has preserved Swedish cuisine and become one of Stockholmers’ most loved restaurants. A classic menu that is frequented by theme weeks and food events.

Konsthallen

If you are looking for the best the sea has to offer,  Konsthallen has the dinner for you. Seafood stew, oysters, roe chips or their tasty toast skagen. Of course they have other goodies such as risotto or baked steak. With a stone’s throw from the theater at Cirkus, concerts at Gröna Lund or sing-alongs and jazz at Skansen, it is the perfect restaurant to combine your evening pleasures with.

Slipen

Slipen doesn’t just open early in the morning for breakfast, here they close at 11 p.m., which means you’re always welcome, regardless of the time of day. Slipen’s menu offers everything from steak to gnocci and other classics, but also an incredible range of desserts. With its sunny large windows, tasteful decor, good food and vintage boats hanging from the ceiling, you’ll never want to leave.

 

For more tips on restaurants and cafes, visit our restaurant page or our social media: @royaldjurgarden

Royal Djurgården is known in Stockholm as the green island and rightfully so. A large part of the island is pure nature and active work is being done to preserve it so we can enjoy it. Here you will find beautiful parks, adorable gardens, rich with sculptures and it is just as beautiful regardless of the season. You can enjoy the greenery in several different ways. Picnic, rent a bike, jog or have a drink in the sun. Here we have some tips that can inspire your next visit to our green oasis.

Parks and gardens

Rosendal’s Garden

It is not possible to talk about greenery and nature without talking about beautiful Rosendal’s Garden! Here you will find, among other things, fields with cut flowers, vegetable garden, apple trees. plant shed and a garden cafe. During the summers, you can have a coffee under the apple trees, pick your own bouquet or rent a game of kubb and play with friends. It is also during the summer as they open the outdoor kitchen Herbarium where you can eat and drink with flavors directly from the garden. Whether it’s autumn apples, Christmas flowers or the first buds of spring, you are always welcome at Rosendal.

Rosendals Palace

Right by Rosendal’s Garden you will find Rosendal Palace. Beautiful flowers are planted here and a large park area perfect for having a picnic in front of the palace, kicking football or reading a book in the sun. If you want to know more about what your surroundings, you can download the Royal Walks app which takes you through a tour of the park, a perfect daytime activity in the beautiful weather.

Parks around the island

There are lots of parks scattered around Djurgården where people meet for a picnic, a kubb match, yoga, play or just work on a tan. Just over the bridge, you will find Lejonslätten, which is right by the water and covered in flowers. Between Junibacken, the Vasa Museum and Nordiska is Galärparken, which has a fantastic area for play and movement. At the Djurgårdsbrunn Bridge, you can watch the boats traveling through the canal while enjoying the greenery. These are just some of the parks not to be missed.

Waldemarsudde

Out on Prins Eugene’s Waldemarsudde you will find a fantastic park with a view of Stockholm. In the park there is a fantastic collection of sculptures. They also have incredibly skilled gardeners who take care of flowers and greenery. You don’t have to pay admission as the museum, everyone is welcome to admire and enjoy the park. Also keep an eye out for their tours, courses, garden days or outdoor painting.

Princess Estelle’s Sculpture Park

Princess Estelle’s Cultural Foundation presents a brand new sculpture every year, on 30 May 2024, the fifth sculpture in the collection will be inaugurated. With a mix of styles and artists from both Sweden and around the world, the park makes art available to the public completely free of charge. It’s great to just go and see the sculptures on a walk, but during the summer, the foundation organizes daily tours where they show the artworks and talk about process, thought and more.

Playgrounds

For the little ones, there are a few places to let loose and play. In the museum park, you can climb in the Tekniska’s play park, play police in the mini city outside the Police Museum or play a classic and fun “fem-kamp” outside the National Sports Museum. If you visit Skansen, you will find plenty of playgrounds such as Lill-Skansen, the squirrel park or the pear park. Junibacken also has a playground. The house itself is one big playground, but outside you can dive into the Moomin Valley and play among houses, sandboxes and the Moomin family.

(Junibacken’s and Skansen’s playgrounds require the museum entrance fee)

Explore and adventure

Bike

There are lots of ways to explore the island, and cycling is a very good one. There are very nice cycle paths along the island and through the entire National city park. Many people bring their own bikes, but it is also possible to rent a bike from the Djurgårdsboden outside Skansen’s main entrance or at restaurant Djurgårdsbron. Fill the basket with some fika and go out and explore!

Boat

Royal Djurgården is surrounded by water and a trip through the Djurgård Canal is incredibly beautiful. Learn more about what you’re visiting with a fun sightseeing tour. Take a canal trip with Stromma around the island or splash into Djurgårdsbrunnsviken with Oceanbus. If you want to explore the water on your own, you can rent a kayak for free from Sjöhistoriska if you pick up litter along the way, Green Kayak is a collaboration that is both good for the environment and incredibly fun! You can also rent a boat at Djurgårdsbron. There you will find pedal boats, kayaks, canoes and rowing boats. You can also do something as simple as choosing the Djurgård ferry as a means of transport when visiting Djurgården, requiring no more than a simple SL ticket.

Events

Parkteatern

Since the 1940s, the outdoor-theatere Parkteatern has offered the people of Stockholm about a hundred theatre, concert and dance performances, always with free admission. Parkteatern’s season runs from May to September. Whether you’re interested in an intense drama or light-hearted musical, it’s always just as wonderful to sit outside and enjoy fantastic shows in the fresh air.

Events calendar

The Royal Djurgården Administration not only keeps Djurgården beautiful, they also ensure that there is always something fun happening. Running races, festivals, fairs and much more are organized here. You can find the calander with events and dates on their website, but here are some examples of events to look forward to:

• Outdoor Festival Sthlm
• Veterans Day
• Agria’s dog walk
• The Archipelago Fair
• The National Day Gallop
• Tjejmilen
• Rosendal Garden Party

 

Whether you’re a music lover, an active runner, a car geek or a theater fan, you’ll find something fun that’s worth putting on the calendar! you can also find some of the events on the calendar here at royaldjurgarden.se.