Top Things to do in Saltsjobaden
Top 10 Things to do in Saltsjobaden, Sweden
Discover the best top things to do in Saltsjobaden, Sweden including Artipelag, Hamn, Vasa Museum, Yasuragi Day Spa, Millesgarden, Aventyrsbanan Stockholm, Saltsjobadens Friluftsbad, Stockholm Old Town, Kaatach, Barnkulan.
Restaurants in Saltsjobaden
1. Artipelag
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Artipelag is an international venue for art, good food, events and activities – beautifully set on Varmdo in the Stockholm Archipelago, just 20 minutes from the city centre. The name Artipelag is a combination of Art, Activities, and Archipelago. It says a lot about what we can offer, but it does not tell it all. Our intention has been to create a destination of high international quality – with boundary-crossing art exhibits, inspiring activities, and good food. Getting here is easy; whether by bus, car or boat. There are 350 parking spaces, a pier for passenger boats from Stockholm City, a long guest marina for visiting private boats and public bus service daily.
Reviewed By Arcoman - Sweden
Interesting huge slab of concrete in a beautiful archipelago setting. No permanent collection so read up on the current exhibition when deciding if you want to go. Some people love the architecture and how it integrates with the location, I’m not totally convinced. The genuine (wooden) boardwalk leading to the butiksingången is long and gets very slippery in rain, and there’s just a slacky rope to hold on to.
2. Hamn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
3. Vasa Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm 1628. After 333 years on the sea bed the mighty warship was salvaged and the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world's only preserved 17th century ship and the most visited museum in Scandinavia.
Reviewed By Irish M - Zug, Switzerland
Was in town on a work trip and had a few hours with a co-worker to do something local. Some of the local folks we met with said we should check out the Vasa, told us about how it was raised a couple decades ago and the controversial sinking... sounded mildly interesting.
Going inside and seeing it was an overwhelming and awesome experience for me, though. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything at that scale. I’ve seen historic or replica ships in harbors that look like the old ‘pirate’ish ships from that era, but this just blew my mind. It’s hard to put into words, but if you’re in town you should definitely make it a point to go see the Vasa. Chances are you’ve never seen anything like it even if you think you have.
4. Yasuragi Day Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Norma7610 - Stockholm, Sweden
Beautiful Japanese inspired hotel, the rums are cozy an charming, very comfortable. The breakfast buffet is very good with some Japanese food but all the European breakfast as well.
The best thing is the spa, it's gorgeous with a big swimming pool if you want to exercise and an amazing relax area in Japanese style were you can disconnect and dream away. A little on the expensive side but maybe you're worth it;-)
5. Millesgarden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 718 reviews
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.
Reviewed By StockholmKindaGuy - Atlanta
I was already familiar with the work of Carl Milles, a favorite sculptor of mine. Many of his sculptures adorn the Cranbrook educational community near Detroit, where he taught for 20 years. Like Cranbrook, Millesgården offers a beautiful environment to showcase his most important works, having once been his home and studio. There's approximately 200 to see.
The park has this magical and enchanting quality about it that reminded me of the "Lord of the Rings" movies. It made for an enjoyable walk. I was pleasantly surprised to see works by Marshall Fredericks, a Michigan sculptor famous for his "Spirit of Detroit' sculpture, who studied under Milles.
In addition to the Sculpture Park, you can also view Milles' home and studio, complete with molds, as well as the beautiful home of his assistant Anne, with furniture designed by Josef Frank. There's also a gallery with temporary Exhibitions.
There's a lot to see, so give yourself enough time. By the time you finish your visit, you should have a good understanding of this important artist's life. I would advise going on a sunny day if possible. There's a cafe/restaurant on the grounds, as well as a nice gift shop. I picked up a beautiful book on Millisgården.
Adult Admission is 150 SEK. You can easily reach Millesgården using public transportation. It's short walk from the bus/tram stop.
If you're in Stockholm, this is a must do.
6. Aventyrsbanan Stockholm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
A high ropes course with activities from 5-18 meter up in the trees. We have 7 different courses: one for kids 9-13 years old, the rest of the courses have an age-limit of 13 years. If you prefer staying on the ground we also offer Wilderness themed teambuilding and a beautiful sauna by the lake Sandasjön. We are open all year and are located in a beautiful forest just 15 minutes by bus from central Stockholm. Only group bookings, minimum group size 6 people. During the summer we have open groups on certain days and hours, where you can visit without a prior reservation. Check out our website for more details.
7. Saltsjobadens Friluftsbad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By PD3S
Schitteren badhuis uit 1925 op hetzelfde eiland waas de KSSS is gevestigd. Mooi oud houten gebouw dat enige jaren geleden gerestaureerd is. Het is voor ons nu in juli nog veel te koud om te gaan zwemmen maar uit de foto's blijkt dat de Zweden hier niet mee zitten. Toch was het zwembad nu leeg...
8. Stockholm Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Keggfish - Perth, Western Australia
Wonderful old town with fantastic architecture, beautifully preserved and looked after. Unfortunately, as with many tourist spots, the main streets are chock-a-block of shops flogging evrything possible to tourists, but get in the back streets and things quickly change. Just a lovely experience, especially in the cool of winter. Fantastic tasteful christmas lights.
9. Kaatach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Anna B - Tyreso, Sweden
Big inside and outside area for the kids to play in. Inside there are cars to sit in and drive around a mini village (my daughter's favorite) as well as a small climbing area and climbing frame with slides.
Outside there is a small Tivoli (some rides included in the entrance ticket, some not) and a lot of climbing frames, trampolines, a labyrinth, boat area and more.
The cafe has ok food for a decent price, also alternatives for the most common allgergies (milk/egg/gluten as well as pork and vegan alternatives)
Entrance is 120 sek for kids, adults enter without fee. Easy to reach with bus from Tyresö Centrum.
10. Barnkulan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By challan - Ljungskile, Sweden
Blev väldigt överraskad när jag hittade till detta lekland i lite mindre storlek. Det finns hoppborg, rutschkana, klätterställning och mycket leksaker.
Det finns även ett litet café med både kaffebröd och lättare smårätter. Barnen som är 5 och 6 år tyckte detta var väldigt bra!
