10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Stockholm County That You Shouldn't Miss

The Old Town, unsurprisingly, is the oldest part of Stockholm. It's certainly the tourist's go-to destination, but that doesn’t detract from its architectural and otherwise urban beauty.

The Medieval Museum is temporarily closed until until further notice due to the situation with Covid-19. All events are canceled until December 31. History comes alive again! Visit the medieval Stockholm, meet the people and hear stories from the everyday life, explore reconstructed brick buildings, warehouses and workshops. The museum is built around the around the findings from the largest excavation in Stockholm. Our underground exhibition features 55 meters of the original 16th century town wall, a medieval graveyard and a war ship. During the summer we are open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission!

The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm 1628. After 333 years on the seabed the mighty warship was salvaged and the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world's only preserved 17th century ship.

The Drottingholm Palace is a World Heritage Site because of its beauty and important history. It is comparable to Versailles. Check out the Court Theater and the Chinese Pavilion.

Welcome to Millesgården - an oasis just 15 minutes from downtown Stockholm. Millesgården is an artist home, a vast sculpture park with flower beds and fountains, art gallery, restaurant, antique collection and a museum shop.

Welcome to Armémuseum – one of Sweden’s best historical museums, with exhibitions on three spacious floors. Accompany men, women and children on their journey through wartime and peacetime. Take a walk through Swedish history, from 1500 to the present day, among fascinating historical objects and realistic scenes. Experience living conditions for soldiers, their families and the general population. In the “children’s trail” activity, children can search for clues that lead them to the spoils of war.

Skansen is the world's first open-air museum, founded in 1891. Here you can stroll through five centuries of Swedish history, from north to south, with a real sense of the past all around the historical buildings and dwellings, peopled by characters in period dress. Living history over 150 dwellings and other buildings from all over Sweden have been dismantled and reassembled in an area of 300 000 m2 at Skansen. You can travel back in time and meet people from the past. On summer evenings you can also come along and watch traditional Swedish folk dancing! Skansen Zoo at Skansen you will find both domestic and wild Nordic animals such as bears, wolves and lynx. Don't miss our guided tours in English during the summer and in December. Our newly-opened Children's Zoo gives youngsters the opportunity to meet a variety of interesting animals.Added attractions Skansen hold a traditional celebrations to mark occasions such as Walpurg is Night, Midsummer and Christmas. Enjoy a delicious meal in one of the restaurants with breathtaking views over Stockholm. And don't miss our Museum shop, selling traditional handicrafts and Swedish design products.

Experience a magical, delightful day together at Junibacken - children’s cultural centre! Here you discover the world of the book through amazing exhibitions. Come and enjoy the spectacular peculiarities of Villa Villekulla or take a ride on Pippi’s horse. Watch theatre performances, take a ride on the Story Train - a fabulous journey through Astrid Lindgren's stories, or snuggle up together in the Cosy Corner of the bookshop where you will find a variety of titles in languages other than Swedish. Finish your visit with a home-made cinnamon bun from Junibackens own restaurant. Junibacken was built in 1996 on the initiative of Astrid Lindgren and is a perfect excursion for families with children in the age of 2-10 years old.