Junibacken

Museum Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
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What to expect

Junibacken is a children's attraction in Stockholm, Sweden, inspired by children's books, with theater performances, interactive play exhibitions, and a Story Train that takes visitors through the world of Astrid Lindgren's books, suitable for children aged 0-8 and their families

Plan your family visit to the Junibacken with these blog insights 👇

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Stockholm, Sweden in Spring with Little Kids

Stockholm, Sweden in Spring with Little Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We went over to the Junibacken, which was next door

Highlights: It was crowded, but manageable. Very imaginative place ✨

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Junibacken; both rice and rose

Junibacken; both rice and rose
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Junibacken, a museum featuring Astrid Lindgren's stories. We took the Sagotåget, a train that goes through many of Astrid Lindgren's stories, and spent time in Pippi's house

Highlights: The museum is finely arranged, the food is great, the train is fantastic, but it's also crowded, has very little Astrid Lindgren and is a bit small ✨

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Tips for things to do in Stockholm with children

Tips for things to do in Stockholm with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Pippi's house, rode the fairy tale train, and had pancakes in the restaurant

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the fairy tale train and the pancakes ✨

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A visit to Junibacken with 6-year-olds

A visit to Junibacken with 6-year-olds
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Junibacken with our 6-year-old kids and they had a blast. We watched a theater performance, played in Pippi's candy store, and rode the Sagotåget train

Highlights: The kids loved the Mumindalen area, Sagotåget, and the play areas. The parents enjoyed the restaurant and the beautiful views ✨

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Stockholm, Sweden: 4 Days With 4 Children

Stockholm, Sweden: 4 Days With 4 Children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the storybook train, Pippi Longstocking's house, and other installations based on Swedish children's books

Highlights: The kids loved the interactive exhibits, and we enjoyed the creative and imaginative atmosphere ✨

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Junibacken, a must for families

Junibacken, a must for families
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Junibacken, a museum dedicated to Astrid Lindgren's works, and explored its various exhibits, including the Enchanted Train, Fifi Brindacier's house, and the Storybook Square

Highlights: The kids had a blast playing in the interactive exhibits, and we enjoyed discovering the world of Swedish children's literature ✨

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Wander around Moominvalley at Junibacken

Wander around Moominvalley at Junibacken
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Junibacken, a place where you really get to jump into the world of stories. We visited the new Moomin Valley exhibit. "Here you can sail to sea, joke on the theater stage and be surprised by everything else that pops up in the valley."

Highlights: My son, who had just turned 5, and one of his best friends had a great time. "The best thing now is that you book a time, then there are not so many people at the same time." We enjoyed the "play space for the children." ✨

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Sweden's largest Moomin playground at Junibacken

Sweden's largest Moomin playground at Junibacken
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Junibacken, located on Djurgården. We played in the Moomin play area and enjoyed the outdoor stage where they play Jan Lööf's classic 'The Tale of the Red Apple'. We also visited Moomin Valley, where the kids played indoors. "Now it was fun that they had fixed up this big Moomin playground in their nice garden."

Highlights: The kids absolutely loved the Moomin play area! They especially enjoyed the six-meter-high slide from the Moomin house, playing in the giant shell, going on underwater adventures with the Haffs Orchestra, and taking a coffee break with Moominmamma and Moominpappa. It's a place "right in the middle of the fairytale world" ✨

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Best Things to Do in your Family Vacation in Stockholm

Best Things to Do in your Family Vacation in Stockholm
This family's experience:

Activities: We totally loved the Story Train, a fun ride that takes you through the stories of Astrid Lindgren

Highlights: Kids and adults will love it ✨

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6 things to do in Stockholm with kids

6 things to do in Stockholm with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Junibacken, a theme park based on Pippi Longstocking

Highlights: The kids loved the train ride and the play area ✨

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(Tip!) Stockholm with kids: 13x things to do with the family!

(Tip!) Stockholm with kids: 13x things to do with the family!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Junibacken museum and the kids explored the houses, played with blocks, went down the slide and much more

Highlights: The kids enjoyed exploring the houses, playing with blocks, going down the slide and much more ✨

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Family travel to Stockholm

Family travel to Stockholm
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Junibacken, a magical place for young children, where you can step into storybooks, and play in colourful make-believe worlds

Highlights: My son, who had just finished reading Lauren Child’s beautifully illustrated version of the book, adored it all ✨