What to do in Djurgården

Activities, attractions and tours

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Djurgården Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Djurgården is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Djurgården to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Djurgården Attractions

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1. Gröna Lund

Enjoy traditional amusement park attractions at Tivoli Gröna Lund. Ride roller coasters, explore haunted houses or take your sweetheart into the tunnel of love at this 200-year-old theme park. Watch fantastic concerts on the park’s stage and enjoy snacking on delicious fair food.
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2. ABBA The Museum

With fun and intriguing costumes, songs and memorabilia, ABBA The Museum celebrates one of Sweden’s most famous and iconic exports of all time. The stories of Frida, Björn, Benny and Agnetha are told by their own voices and perspectives in this interactive museum. Find out everything about the band, from their humble beginnings to the gradual break-up.
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3. Vasa Museum

At the Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) you can learn about the history of a 17th-century battleship, from its creation to its rescue and preservation. In 1628 the Vasa battleship set sail from Stockholm’s harbor on its maiden voyage; however, it capsized just minutes after departure. Over 300 years later, marine archeologists rescued the ship and in 1990 made it a public museum.
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4. Skansen

At the Skansen museum you can learn about five centuries of rural traditions and social life in Sweden, spot wildlife native to Scandinavia and take part in Christmas and Midsummer celebrations. Between 1833 and 1901, Artur Hazelius purchased 150 historical Swedish buildings and relocated them to Stockholm’s Djurgården Island. Opened in 1891, this is one of the world’s oldest outdoor museums.
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5. Nordic Museum

At the Nordic Museum learn about Swedish culture from the 16th century to the present day. Artur Hazelius founded the museum in the late 1800s with a collection of folkloric artifacts, including clothes, furniture and photographs. Today, the museum possesses over 1 million objects and an archive of 7 million photographs.
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6. Junibacken

At Junibacken ride on a miniature train and meet famous fairy-tale personalities, such as Pippi Longstocking and the Brothers Lionheart. Based on characters created by Swedish authors, this children’s museum is ideal for younger visitors to Stockholm.
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7. Rosendal Palace

A visit to Rosendal Palace presents a window into the lavish lives of Swedish monarchs during the 1800s. Peek inside rooms that stand largely unaltered since the reigns of Karl XIV Johan and Oskar II. Admire exquisite artwork and period furniture. Stroll around the wooded grounds of Royal Djurgården, a one-time royal recreation area and hunting park.
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