Welcome to Royal Djurgården Visitor Centre, let us help you make the most of your stay at Djurgården.

Just as you have crossed the Djurgården Bridge you will find Royal Djurgården Visitor Centre on your direct right. We are an authorised Tourist information office and the perfect place to start your day on Djurgården. We love this island and are happy to share our best tips to help you find your favourite spots and attractions.

Start your day with us, and we’ll do our outmost to  help make your experience on Djurgården both easier and more wonderful .

We offer:
Personalised service and tips from our knowledgeable team.
Maps, brochures and event information
An inspiring shop with selected souvenirs from Djurgården and practical items to help you through your day.

Welcome,

Contact:
Royal Djurgården Visitor Centre:
Galärvarvsvägen 2 / Djurgårdsvägen 2
+46 (0)8- 667 77 01
info@royaldjurgarden.se
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Opening hours:
October – April: 9 AM – 5 PM
May – September: 9 AM – 7 PM

Deviating opening hours:

April 16th  10AM-5 PM

Accessibility:
3 free parking spaces for those with a disability parking permit
There are defibrillators and trained staff
Public,  free toilets, one of which is wheelchair accessible and equipped with a changing table.
The tourist information centre is adapted for wheelchairs and pushchairs
Guide, signal and assistance dogs are of course welcome

 

 

News for this summer is that Gröna Lund has launched a brand new accommodation package for those who want to experience a packed day at the tivoli and then enjoy a cozy and relaxing evening at Hotell Hasselbacken.

The package includes the following:
Overnight at Hotel Hasselbacken
Breakfast buffet
Goodie bag (with surprises for the children)
Entrance to Gröna Lund for the whole party (including ride passes)
2 Jetpasses that give you access to the express line to your favorite attraction

For more info click here (Only in Swedish).

Right by the  National Museum of Science and Technology, the large project Wisdome has been in full swing since February 2022, but now the construction of the building is complete! This is an incredibly advanced build that has pushed the boundaries of what is possible. The building is a whopping 1,325 m2 and has already won awards for the fantastic work behind it and the creative process.

The estimated opening for Wisdome is December 2023 so it’s just around the corner! With a perfect location in the museum park, it will become Stockholms heart for innovation. The goal of the building is to create a scientific and educational center where the world is made understandable. With world-leading technology in visualization and sound, you can create anything. 90% of the information we take in is visual, this makes everything not only possible to grasp and understand but also to remember. It will visualize data, travel through space,  get microscopically close to nature and much more.

The screen in Wisdome is a 2.5 ton heavy dome with a 308 square meter screening area that display in 8K resolution. With 100 seats, this becomes an important center for school classes, visitors, corporate events and much more.

The building itself is a masterpiece from the architectural office Elding Oscarson and it has been a real challenge. The vaulted roof of 48 meters is completely self-supporting with the dome itself below being 12 meters high and about 22 meters in diameter. The project has forced Elding Oscarson to really push the boundaries. Some components have even had to be built to real scale to see if it is possible at all. With the shape, the choice of core pine and the choice of location, you really understand that it has received its  international attention.

 

To read more about the construction, what will happen inside Wisdome and more, visit the National Museum of Science and Technology website here. 

 

Be the first to see the dome! If you don’t already have an annual pass to the National Museum of Science and Technology, you should get one. Those who buy annual pass before the end of August get priority tickets for showings of the dome during week 44.

On June 29 – July 1, the packed festival Lollapalooza will once again come to Gärdet. Filled with world artists, food and drink, it is the obvious experience for all music lovers. This year’s edition includes artists such as Travis Scott, Lil Nas X and Zara Larsson to name a few, a total of 70 artists will perform over three days.

The festival area is located on Ladugårdsgärdet, between Lindarängsvägen and Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen. The work to build the festival started on June 19 and affects some of the bus lines that usually operate routes near the festival area.

Bus routes on Djurgården affected by the event:

Line 69 From 6 pm – 12 am the line has a rerouted route and retracted stops and runs the route Centralstationen – Karlaplan. In the direction of Karlaplan, regular stops are served up to and including Djurgårdsbron, then Strandvägen, the Historical Museum and Karlaplan are added, valid in both
directions.
Withdrawn stops:
Towards Karlaplan: Berwaldhallen – Djurgårdsbrunn
Towards Central: Djurgårdsbron – Djurgårdsbrunn

If you are going to/from Museiparken, we recommend that you take a pleasant walk along the water to/from Djurgårdsbron. Tram 7 takes you between T-centralen and Djurgårdsbron.

Line 76 From 12 pm – 12 am the line is shortened and runs
Ropsten – Frihamnen.
Retracted stops: Ljusterögatan – Frihamnsporten.
In addition to this, the Filmhuset stop is closed in both directions throughout June 29 – July 1.

Read more at SL and plan your trip well in advance.

Information for those who use the car
Lindarängsvägen is closed  June 28- July 2, from Valhallavägen to the intersection Tegeluddsvägen. Drive instead via Lidingövägen.
Sandhamnsgatan (first block from Lindarängsvägen) will be closed and evacuated June 27 at 10 pm – July 2 at 2 am with a ban on stopping and parking the car.
Lindarängsvägen (from Tegeluddsvägen) and Kaknäsvägen are open, but it is not allowed to stop or park the car during this time.
Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen will be closed June 27 at 10 pm – July 2 at 2 am with a ban on stopping and parking the car.
Along Valhallavägen from the roundabout, via Gärdesgatan down to Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen motor traffic will be closed during the time 27th of june at  10 pm – 2nd of july at 2 am.

Some minor closures take place temporarily around the area, follow signage and talk to the festival’s hosts if there are additional questions on site.

For more information on Lollapalooza click here.

Image: Lollapalooza

 

One of our most beloved holidays is just around the corner. During the weekend a lot of people take time off to go to their summer cottage, visit an island in the archipelagos or visit loved ones. Many shops, restaurants and museums are closed during the weekend but here at the Royal Djurgården a lot of places are open and offer fun activities to partake in during the weekend.

Below you will find a list of all the museums that are open during midsummer so that you can easily plan your visit.

OPEN

Abba The Museum
open all days 10.00-20.00 (Parts of the museum are closed due to a water leak, for more information visit their website abbathemuseum.com) 

Gröna Lund
Open all days 10.00-22.00 

Junibacken
Midsummer eve: open 10.00-17.00
Midsummer day: open 09.00-17.00

The Nordic Museum
Open all days 10.00-17.00 

*Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde
Midsummer day: Open 11.00-17.00 

Rosendal Palace
Open all days 12.00-16.00 

Skansen
Open all days of midsummer
Midsummer eve kl.10.00-22.00 

Skansen-Akvariet
Open all days 10.00-18.00

The Snuff- and Matchmuseum
Open all days 11.00-16.00

The Museum of Spirits 
Open all days but different hours.
Midsummer eve: 10.00-17.00
Midsummer day: 12.00-17.00 

The Vasamuseum
Open all days 08.30-18.00 

The Viking Museum
Open all days of midsummer
Midsummer eve 11.00-18.00
Midsummer day 10.00-18.00 

Baltic Sea Science Center
Open all days 10.00-18.00 

CLOSED

The Ethnografic Museum
Midsummer eve – Closed
Midsummer day – Closed 

Handarbetets Vänner Gallery
Midsummer eve – Closed
Midsummer day – Closed 
Sunday – Closed

Liljevalchs
Midsummer eve – Closed
Midsummer day – Closed 
Sunday 25 june – Closed 

Museifartygen
Midsummer eve – Closed
Midsummer day – Closed 

The Police Museum
Midsummer eve – Closed
Midsummer day – Closed 

Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde
Midsummer eve – Closed

The National Sport Museum
Midsummer eve – Closed
Midsummer day – Closed

Rosendal Garden
Midsummer eve – Closed
Midsummer day – Closed 
sunday 25 june – Closed

The Maritime Museum
Midsummer eve – Closed
Midsummer day – Closed

Vrak – Museum of Wrecks
Midsummer eve – Closed
Midsummer day – Closed

Museum of Science and Technology
Midsummer eve – Closed
Midsummer day – Closed

The Thiel Gallery
Midsummer eve – Closed
Midsummer day – Closed 

For more information about events during midsummer here at Djurgården, click here.

Foto: Therese Jahnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In 1993, the Blodomloppet was founded, a race that has grown from two races and a thousand participants to Sweden’s largest exercise race. Today, 20 races are held in 19 Swedish cities and roughly 100,000 participants.

On 13-14 June, it is time again for this year’s Blodomloppet, which will be held on Djurgården. But what is the point of the race? Well, the purpose of the race is to raise awareness and to demonstrate the need for blood donation and to promote a healthy lifestyle. The proceeds of the race will go back to the youth activities of the organizing associations and to promoting the importance of blood donation.

About the race
The start and finish of Blodomloppet is around the Djurgårdsbrunn inn. The first start is at 4:30 pm but already hours before, participants will arrive at the event area. The event is expected to end around 9 pm. Participants will run or walk 5 km or 10 km according to the route below.

So if you still haven’t signed up for Sweden’s biggest exercise race, you can still do:
Register by June 13 here.
Register by June 14 here.

TRAFFIC INFORMATION 

During these two days there will be some limited traffic, so we recommend that you take extra care in planning your trip.

There will be restrict access on the Manilla Road from the junction of Kaknäsvägen/Manilla Road between 4 pm and 9 pm. There will be a driving ban for participants.

Hunduddsvägen will also have a parking ban and restricted access for participants between 6 pm – 7.30 pm.

Blockhusringen limited access between 4 pm – 7.30 pm.

Bus line 67 will turn at Waldemarsudde between 4 pm – 9 pm on these days.

Bus line 69 will turn at Kaknästornet between 4 pm – 9 pm on these days.

We hope that the event will not be too disruptive. But if it does remember that it is for a very good purpose. For any other questions regarding the traffic closures or about Blodomloppet, please contact: stockholm@blodomloppet.se

Find out more about Blodomloppet here.

Museum Vrak’s naval archaeologists have worked together with the Navy to find Vasa’s sister ship Äpplet. Not only did they find the ship that sank in 1659, now they have also found a sculpture in fine condition, which is a fantastic and unexpected discovery.

The regal ship Vasa was not the only ship that King Gustav II Adolf ordered to be built. Just over a year after the sinking of Vasa in 1628, the Äpplet was put into service for the 30 year war, which lasted all the way until 1659 when the Äpplet was deliberately sunk outside Vaxholm. After a lot of research and investigations, a wreck was found in December 2021, which after several samples turned out to be the long-awaited ship Äpplet.

Wreck’s marine archaeologists have worked together with the Navy during the spring to recreate an image of the wreck using 3D technology. You find two large wooden lions that should have been in the stern of the ship and also an apple that would have been the national apple, the apple that gave the ship its name.

Due to the environment of the Baltic Sea, it creates the best conditions for the material to be preserved for many years. That is why the Vasa ship at the Vasa Museum is preserved at 98% of its original form. At Vrak – Museum of Wreck’s – in Wasahamnen there is an opportunity to go on a themed weekend where they tell you everything about the ship Apple’s time above the surface, below the surface and the newest findings.

Read more about the findings and the ship here.

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

Vacation for the common person

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

Take a break, but don’t get lazy!

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

Method of transportation: bike, car or plane? 

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

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

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

Meet the biking ladies Ulla and Gunnel at Skansen

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

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

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

On the June 6 there will be a big party here at Royal Djurgården, aswell as in the whole of Stockholm. On june 6 it is 500 years since Gustav Vasa was elected king of Sweden and at the same time our king celebrates 50 years on the throne. The National Day celebration continues throughout the day and reaches its climax when the royal couple arrives at Skansen. So there is every reason to come here and celebrate with us.

Scroll down and get tips on activities.
Warm welcome!

Here are some tips on how to get here on June 6:
Take the boat
The waterways are open, so choose to go here by boat if you have the opportunity.
Djurgårdsfärjan (line 82) runs extra trips all day and line 80 runs heavy traffic from Nybrokajen to Allmänna gränd.
m/s Emelie is also an option.
Take the subway
Of course, the subway runs all day. You can go to Kungsträdgården and combine with boat line 80 which leaves from Nybrokajen. Another option is to go to Slussen and walk to Djurgårdsfärjan, or you can take the subway to Karlaplan and walk a bit..
Cycle and walk
You can always combine cycling and walking here.
Leave the car at home.
It’s a folk festival in the city and then there can be queues. Djurgårdsbron is closed to public car traffic at 8.22am. If you have to take the car, try to find a parking space a little beyond Djurgården, and walk if possible.
And of course – be on time, plan your trip and find the latest news in the sl app.

Suspension of police authority during June 6
The following inforamtion is what the suspensions look like during the day – according to the latest information:

At 8-22. Closed at Djurgårdsbron and Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen for general car traffic.

Licensed vehicles, tourist bus traffic, taxis and public transport can pass.

Total shutdown Djurgårdsbron
(but the boats run extra and you can walk)

At 14.15-18.30 In connection with the motorcade (as in previous years)

At 21-22. Around the Nordic Museum (due to special celebrations this year)

Extra traffic information
Here you get more details about how public transport runs during National Day and all of the summer’s events.

Photo: Anna Hugosson/Skansen

Here is a summary of information about the traffic this summer.

In general,  the public ferry run more often than before. The Djurgård ferry operates with more boats. Line 80 runs extra trips Nybroplan – Allmänna gränd. Bus traffic is mainly affected during events – with a major impact during National Day – read this extra.

Here you will find an article on the traffic during the National Day aimed at the general public.

Extra boat traffic this summer
June 3 (Saturday) – August 27 (Sunday)

The traffic will run according to a revised summer timetable. The summer timetable is brought forward by 20 days and includes two extra traffic loops. This means increased 4-6 extra departures per hour in each direction Nybroplan-Djurgården and Djurgården-Nybroplan during the period 09-19 (line 80).

Extra boat traffic during events
When bus traffic is most affected, the boats often run extra traffic. Keep an eye on the Djurgårdslinjen, line 80 and m/s Emelie – and of course also hop-on hop-off options.

Impact of bus traffic in connection with events
Here is information on how bus traffic is affected during the summer event.

June 2–14
Bus 67 will have Waldemarsudden as the end stop instead of Blockhusudden, during the period bus 69 will extend and serve the stops Manilla, Thielska gallery and Blockhusudden so that the school, residents and visitors can get there.  Here you can find more information and search for the next journey.

This is with reference to traffic safety as the work with the external music festival Rosendal Garden Party means that there will be several work vehicles and workers moving along Djurgårdsvägen.

During the period 2–14 June, other events will affect this rescheduling.

June 3
Adidas Stockholm Marathon, bus 67 and 69 are completely canceled between approx. 11:00-19:30, in addition to the rescheduling due to Rosendal’s Garden Party.

June 4
Prince Bertil Memorial, Gärdesloppet. On this day, bus 67 will operate its regular route throughout the day. Until about At 18:15, bus 69 will not stop at Djurgårdsbrunn, instead Kaknäs will be the final stop.

June 6
National Day is special this year. Bus 67 will use Karlaplan as the final stop during 14.30-20.40, so there will be no traffic out to Djurgården during this time. Around 20:15-23:00, the line will run the back route between Odenplan-Liljevalchs/Gröna Lund and therefore not stop at the Nordiska museet/Vasa museum.

Travelers who want to take bus 67 towards the city will have to stand at the stops in the direction of Blockhusudden, so in the “wrong” direction compared to normal. Extra important for Gröna Lun’s visitors to know, but everyone who is open in the evening may need to know this.

Bus 69 will be extended to Blockhusudden as usual, but will only serve Karlaplan-Blockhusudden at around 14:30-21:30.

Below is a map of route 67 and how it will run the back road, the map is an aid to bus drivers but can be good to see as an overview.

June 13-14
Between about 15:30-19:30, bus 69 will be cut at the Kaknäs stop and line 67 is still cut at Waldemarsudde, so no traffic goes out towards Manila, Thiel Gallery, Blockhusudden during these times.

Some information about the upcoming Rosendal Garden Party on June 9-11 (note: there is no festival on June 8).
The area will begin to be established on Saturday 3 June and the decommissioning is expected to be completed by Wednesday 14 June. In connection with construction/decommissioning, there may be heavy traffic on Djurgårdsvägen, Fredrik Bloms Väg, Valmundsvägen, Rosendalsvägen and Manillavägen.

We will encourage everyone to use public transport or cycle to the area. The entrance is located a bit into the forest at the intersection Djurgårdsvägen/Valmundsvägen. In connection with the event, some roads will be closed with guard. This includes parts of Djurgårdsvägen after the Italian Embassy, Valmundsvägen and parts of Bergsjölundsvägen.

 

 

Every summer several new exhibitions open at the Royal Djurgården museums, and this summer is no exception. A whole new world of excitement awaits at Junibacken in the new exhibition about Emil in Lönneberga, at the National Sports Museum new art connected to sports awaits in Konsthall 16 and at Sjöhistoriska the exhibition “Planet or Plastic?” with the aim of reducing the amount of plastic that ends up in our oceans. This is just a small part of everything new that will be shown at Djurgården’s museums this summer. Below we have collected some of our best tips for exhibitions opening this summer. For more information about ongoing and upcoming exhibitions see our calendar.

Three new exhibitions await at Liljevalchs this summer
Several interesting exhibitions open at Liljevalchs this summer. The exhibition “Karin Broos, Svart Sol” opens on June 2. Karin is one of Sweden’s most prominent painters and this exhibition is the largest presentation of her work. The motives in Karin Broo’s visual world are few, everyday and recurring. Standing and seated figures at a bathing jetty. Sleep in beds and sofas. Women and children in front of the bathroom mirror. In the seemingly uneventful, significant moments and moods are captured that normally escape our attention.

Shortly afterwards, on June 16, two more new exhibitions “New York Imprint” by Barbro Östlihn and “IKONER”, photographs by Lars-Åke Thuresson” will open at Liljevalchs. Barbro Östlihn is one of the most interesting artists in post-war painting. In the midst of the circles where American pop art and neo-realism were shaped, in the 1960s she carved out an expression of her own.

In the IKONER exhibition, you are welcomed into Lars-Åke Thuresson’s photographic world. During the 1960s and 70s, the photographer was called Lars-Åke “Skuggan” Thuresson, as during this time he photographed over 100 international and 200 Swedish music artists and groups. His archive of photographs made up a collection of 65,000 images and of these 200 works have been selected which this summer will be shown in the exhibition at Liljevalchs. Here they are all: troubadours, rock artists, international and Swedish pop idols, pop stars and ABBA.

Some of the images have previously been published in the press and as album covers, but most have basically been unknown to the public. In addition to pictures, period posters, LPs and magazines are also displayed. The exhibition is on display until September.

A new world of fun at Junibacken!
A whole new world of fun awaits at Junibacken with the new exhibition “Eeemil – Snickerboa hopp fallera” which opened on 1 June. This year, Emil in Lönneberga celebrates 60 years, and Junibacken draws attention to this with, among other things, this exhibition.

A recommendation for those of you who are going to visit the exhibition is to bring your best cheerleader mood! Find the right path in the wood maze, play hide and seek (psst, there’s a good hiding place in the mouse hole) and check out all the goodies in the food stall. Bounce around on planing shavings and peek into the carpenter’s bench. And if an adult you feel is missing, there are plenty of lookouts..

A guiding star in the work with the exhibition has been Astrid Lindgren’s manifesto “For children’s right to be children and for children’s right to play!”

Planet or Plastic?
On June 2, National Geographic’s exhibition “Planet or Plastic?” opens. at Sjöhistoriska here at Royal Djurgården. The exhibition is based on National Geographic’s multi-year global initiative that aims to reduce the amount of single-use plastic that ends up in the oceans. The exhibition is on display at the museum until February 2024.

The arena at Konsthall 16
At the Riksidrottsmuseet you will find Konsthall 16, Sweden’s first art hall that depicts the meeting between sport and art. The art gallery is the result of a collaboration between Tore A Jonasson’s foundation and the National Sports Museum. Three exhibitions are presented each year with a focus on Swedish and Nordic contemporary art. The foundation was founded by Tore A Jonassons (1916-2015) and this summer the exhibition “Arena – Tore A Jonasson’s collection” will be shown.

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

Brave Wine at Spritmuseum
Write down June 14 in your calendar, that’s when the unique photo exhibition Brave Wine opens at Spritmuseum. The exhibition is about the Ukrainian wine industry, which has been largely destroyed during Russia’s war of invasion. Here you get to hear gripping stories from winemakers who have had to see generations of life’s work erased. But you’ll also get to experience the passion and ingenuity that drives them to continue.

Take part in personal stories from within the Ukrainian wine industry and describe the everyday life of winemakers with setbacks and challenges, since the war broke out. The exhibition is on display until August 24 (National Day of Ukraine).

On June 15, Handarbetets Vänner’s summer exhibition “Beröringspunkter” opens, which brings together the three textile artists Linnea Matei, Kristina Skantze and Emilia Sundqvist. They all work sculpturally, three-dimensionally and tactilely with textiles. The body is in focus in this exhibition and opens up to questions that concern the personal body in relation to encounters with other bodies. The exhibition runs until September 2 this year. Open opening 15 June at 16.00-18.00.

So take a friend by the arm and guide the steps towards new exhibition experiences at Djurgården this summer. Take an extra look at our website before your visit, we are constantly updating with exciting news and events, so you don’t miss a thing!

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

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

The Maritime museum

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

The Royal cortege

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

The National Day Gallop

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

Skansen

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

 

 

 

The Solliden stage at Skansen

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

 

 

 

 

 

Gröna Lund

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

Celebrate in the greenery

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

For the foodies

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

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

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

 

More about our National Day

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

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

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

 

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Map of the course with traffic information:

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

Photo: Marathon Gruppen.

 

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

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

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

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

For more information click here

Photo: Bruno Ehrs

 

The Nordic Museum turns 150 years old and celebrates all of 2023 by looking forward and backward in time. Sunday, March 26, is the children’s big 150th birthday party. The children’s magical day offers divination and the presenter Erik Ekstrand tests life hacks from the past from the museum’s most secret archives.

– On this day we celebrate the museum by traveling 150 years back in time. In addition to divination and life hacks with Erik Ekstrand from people in the past, you can try life as a child on a farm in the 1890s. Or step straight into the children’s history through a magical portal in the award-winning Time Vault. Anything can happen and everything is real in a museum where magic happens and time is backwards, says Lena Bergqvist, audience producer at the Nordic museum.