What to do in Sweden this summer – 10 family-friendly ideas

Gothenburg is a great city to visit in summer and works particularly well for a family break. There’s plenty here to keep both children and adults entertained – from restaurants and attractions to experiences across the city – and a visit rarely feels complete without a day at Liseberg](https://www.liseberg.se/en/). The amusement park offers everything from classic rides to high-speed roller coasters, as well as games and live entertainment. While you’re in the city, it’s also worth stopping by Universeum, where science, nature and wildlife are brought to life in an engaging, hands-on way.

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Along Sweden’s west coast, Gekås Ullared is a well-known stop for many families during the summer holidays. Here, you’ll find one of Sweden’s largest department stores, offering everything from toys and clothing to homeware and sweets under one roof. For many, the store itself is part of the experience, but Gekås offers more than shopping. There are playgrounds, adventure golf and nearby lakes for swimming, making it easy to combine a visit with other summer activities.

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At Astrid Lindgren’s World, you step straight into the settings of Astrid Lindgren’s stories. You can visit places such as Noisy Village, Villa Villekulla and Matt’s Fort, and meet characters including Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga and Karlsson-on-the-Roof. It’s an experience that brings back memories for adults and feels particularly magical for younger visitors.

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At Skara Sommarland , you’ll find a mix of water park and amusement park that works well for the whole family. There are pools, water slides and rides throughout the park, making it easy to spend an entire day moving between the water, the attractions and everything in between.

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Kneippbyn on Gotland is a popular summer stop for families. Here, you’ll find both a water park and a summer park with rides, bouncy castles and activities for both younger and older children. The site is also home to the original Villa Villekulla – the house used in the Pippi Longstocking films – where you can meet Pippi and step into the world of the stories.

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Kolmården, just outside Norrköping, is one of Scandinavia’s best-known wildlife parks and a popular day out for families in summer. Here, you can see animals from across the world while learning more about the park’s work to protect endangered species. There’s also Bamse’s World, along with rides and attractions for children, which gives the park a broader appeal than a traditional zoo. And while you’re here, Wildfire is hard to ignore – a wooden roller coaster that has been ranked among the best in Europe.

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Djurgården is one of the best places in Stockholm to spend a full day with the family. Several of the city’s most popular attractions are gathered in the same area, including the amusement park Gröna Lund, the Vasamuseet with its exceptionally well-preserved 17th-century warship, and Skansen, an open-air museum where you can see Nordic animals and experience historic Swedish buildings and settings.

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In Dalarna, Leksand Sommarland offers a mix of activities for the whole family. The park combines water attractions, rides and more action-filled challenges, making it easy to spend an entire day moving between different experiences. Everything is gathered in one place, so you can settle into the rhythm of the day without having to plan too much.

At Norra Berget in Sundsvall, you’ll find an open-air museum with animals, historic buildings and plenty of space to explore. You can wander between traditional houses and farmsteads, take in the views, and pause for a fika – the Swedish ritual of coffee with something sweet or light to eat. It’s the kind of place where the pace naturally slows, leaving room for both curiosity and unhurried breaks.

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In Luleå, you’ll find archipelago landscapes, open nature and long, light summer days at a gentler pace. You can spend time wandering through the town or heading out on day trips in the surrounding area. Just outside Luleå lies the wilderness centre Cape Wild, where you can get close to both moose and reindeer. On a guided visit, you’ll have the chance to feed the animals and learn more about life in northern Sweden.

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