EXPLORE stockholm & Sweden
EXPLORE stockholm & Sweden
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This section provides you, as a newcomer to Stockholm, with basic information and guidance to help you settle into living in Sweden. As fellow migrants, we have included useful information on issues such as healthcare and transportation, which we appreciate are particularly important to families when relocating.
To locate up-to-date information on events, refer to a magazine called "What's On?" It is issued monthly - copies can be obtained from Stockholm Tourist Information in Sweden House and other Tourist Offices. Also check out the Stockholm tourist board website: www.visitstockholm.com.
We hope you will enjoy living in Stockholm and that you will soon feel at home!
Family Attractions outside stockholm
Family Attractions outside stockholm
Sometimes, it's great to get out of the city, but where to go with your family? Sara Lindhé lists some of the great attractions outside of Stockholm, where even your little ones won't get bored!
Museum & Visitor Attractions in Stockholm
Museum & Visitor Attractions in Stockholm
There's more to Sweden than just ABBA... but it's a good place to start! Check out these museums and attractions in Stockholm, from the quirky to the historical. Bonus: they are all child-friendly.
PARKS & Beauty spots IN STOCKHOLM
PARKS & Beauty spots IN STOCKHOLM
Stockholm is made up of 1/3 urban space, 1/3 water and 1/3 greenery - here's your chance to explore the latter with a guide to the city's best parks and beauty spots.
Stockholm's Neighbourhoods: Lidingö
Stockholm's Neighbourhoods: Lidingö
A lot of SIS parents choose Lidingö as their home - and after this love letter to the island from one of its residents, it's not hard to see why! Explore the island with its natural beauty, fun activities and great places to eat and drink from the microbrewery to Nutella pizza!
Stockholm - SIGHTSEEING Websites
Stockholm - SIGHTSEEING Websites
www.sweden.se - Sweden's official internet site. You can find anything and everything.
www.visitstockholm.com - Stockholm's Official Visitors Guide (Swedish and English)
www.sl.se - Stockholm Transport Website providing information on how to get around in Stockholm
www.alltomstockholm.se - Stockholm activities, restaurants, and entertainment, information in Swedish
www.stockholmarchipelago.se - dedicated to the unique Stockholm archipelago
www.barnistan.se - Activities for children and so much more
Boat trips to the Stockholm archipelago, Skärgården, Lake Mälaren and city sightseeing tours:
Regional Websites
Regional Websites
Travel Information
SJ (Swedish Train Service) - www.sj.se
Snälltåget (trains between Malmo, Stockholm and Berlin) - www.snalltaget.se
Göta Kanal (Canal from Stockholm to Göteborg) - www.gotakanal.se
Northern Sweden
Hälsingland - www.halsingland.se
Härjedalens and Jämtland - www.adventuresweden.com
Lappland - www.swedishlapland.se
Lappland and Norrbotten - www.norrbottenlappland.se
Tomteland, Land of Fairytales - www.tomteland.se
Västerbotten - www.visitvasterbotten.se
Central and Southern Sweden
Bohuslän - www.vastsverige.com/bohuslan
Blekinge - www.visitblekinge.se
Dalarna - www.visitdalarna.se
Gotland - www.gotland.com
Halland - www.visithalland.com
Öland - www.oland.se
Örebro - www.visitorebro.se
Östergötland - www.visitostergotland.se
Skåne - www.visitskane.com
Småland - www.visitsmaland.se
Södermanland - www.sormland.se
Tomteland, land of fairytales - www.tomteland.se
Värmland - www.visitvarmland.se
Västergötland - www.vastsverige.com
Västmanland - www.vastmanland.se
cruises, cottages & Camping
cruises, cottages & Camping
Camping and Cottages
Camping and Cottages - www.camping.se
Holiday Cottage - www.stugnet.se
Swedish Farm Holidays - www.bopalantgard.se
Cruises
Birka, Silja, Tallink and Viking, cruise lines all sail out of Stockholm.
These short cruises will take you to Åland, Finland, Estonia (Tallin) and Latvia (Riga). Silja and Viking Lines have particularly good facilities for young children.
Hiking
Allemansrätten (The Right of Public Access) offers a freedom to roam within Sweden. This page will give you a clear understanding of what you can and cannot do:
www.swedishepa.se/Enjoying-nature/The-Right-of-Public-Access/This-is-allowed/
Sweden offers many outdoor experiences, a favorite of which is vandring (hiking). There is a hiking association detailing trails: www.vandring.se
Hostels
STF Vandrarhem is a type of franchise hostel located all over Sweden including the archipelago and most have family rooms. They must all reach a certain standard of equipment and cleanliness as defined by the STF organization and are reasonably priced. Linen is not included in the price but can be rented. If you are likely to stay more than two or three times in these hostels, it is worth becoming a member of STF. There is a considerable discount for members.
STF Vandrarhem Membership Head Office
08 463 21 00
clubs & societies
clubs & societies
Please contact your country's Embassy to find out if they can inform you of any Clubs or Societies in Stockholm. You can also check out a more extensive list at:
www.australiansabroad.com/sweden/expatsites.html
www.meetup.com/The-Expats-Club-of-Stockholm
Listed here are a few that are known to SIS parents:
International Women's Club
For English-speaking women of all nationalities, provide organized luncheons, bazaars, study groups, dances, tours, etc. Membership fee required.
Alliance Française de Stockholm
A social group whose membership (fee required) is open to people interested in France and French culture www.afstockholm.com
American Women's Club
Membership (fee required) for all American women. Non-Americans can join as subscribers.
Mums in Sweden
Friendly online community of English speaking mums in Sweden.
Stockholm Region Australian Rules Football Federation
The British & Commonwealth Association
Open to British and commonwealth country citizens. Arranges activities and provides information for its members to help them develop social and cultural networks.
The Swedish-British society
Established in 1919 by the Crown Prince Gustav Adolf.
The English Speaking Community Club
Welcome anyone with an interest in the English language.
Canadian Club
A social club for Canadian expatriates who find themselves working, studying or visiting Sweden.
Dansk Förening in Stockholm
Social and networking activities with a focus on Danish culture and tradition
www.danskforeningistockholm.se
Dutch Club
A social club for any Dutch citizens who find themselves working, studying or visiting Sweden
Japanese Society
Organized social and cultural events and a Japanese school for children on Saturday mornings
www.japanskaforeningenisthlm.se
Korean Association
For those interested in Korean culture, social activities, and contacts.
www.expat.com/en/nationalities/korean/in/europe/sweden
Svensk-Tyska Föreningen
Lectures, parties and outings.
Entertainment venues
Entertainment venues
Live Music & Theater
Stockholm Live
Stockholm's arenas for ice hockey, concerts, events, etc., made up of the Ericsson Globe, Hovet, Annexet, Tele2 Arena
Kulturhuset
Exhibitions, performances, theatre, library, restaurants, cafés, and tourist information. On the 4th floor, there is a section, Rum För Barn, dedicated to children with a library featuring an international section, singing and a studio for arts and craft.
www.kulturhusetstadsteatern.se
Kungliga (Royal) Opera
Stockholm opera and ballet.
Stockholm's Concert Hall
Information on performances and concerts, English available
Cinema
Films in cinemas, as well as on television, are shown in its original language with Swedish subtitles. They are usually shown in their uncut, un-edited versions, so be aware of language and content. When it comes to children's films, they are generally shown in the original language for the first few weeks after it is released, parallel with a Swedish dubbed version, so best to check.
Information and tickets for cinema
Filmstaden
Originally SF Bio, the company which owns the majority of cinemas in and around Stockholm. For a full listing see www.filmstaden.se/biografer.
Cosmonova IMAX Cinema, National History Museum, Frescativägen 40 - 08 56 26 00 30
Watch spectacular, entertaining, and informative films in the world's largest film format - IMAX (suitable for ages 5 and up).
PARKS, BEACHES & beauty spots
PARKS, BEACHES & beauty spots
Djurgården
A nature reserve with museums, restaurants, and cafés right in the center of Stockholm.
Drottningholmen
Ekerö
Park surrounding Drottningholm Castle and Kina Slott
www.kungahuset.se/drottningholm
Gustaf Adolfsparken
Karlavägen/Gyllenstiernsgatan, Östermalm
This is a popular playground for kids in the Östermalm area.
Hagaparken
Solna
A large park surrounding Haga Palace
Humlegården
Karlavägen/Sturegatan/Birger Jarlsgatan/Engelbrektsgatan
This is a nice park in the center of Stockholm that has a big playground for younger children open M-F 09:00-17:00 and S-S 10:00-17:00. If you have primary children at SIS, you will spend a lot of your time here! There is a street hockey area, skate board ramp, and football area for the older kids. In the winter you can borrow sleds/sledges. They have facilities for parents that include toilets, microwave, coffee/tea, and drinks.
Kronobergsparken
Polhemsgatan/Bergsgatan/Kronobergsgatan/Parkgatan, Kungsholmen - 08 508 089 04
In 1883 work started on creating Kronobergsparken and it is now one of Stockholms hill parks. Today it also has a fully manned playground open M-F 09:00-17:00, and in winter it boast with a very nice hill for sledging. During the weekend it is possible to rent the indoor part of the playground for a birthday party.
Rålambshovsparken
End of Norr Mälarstrand/Rålambshovsleden/Västerbron, Kungsholmen
A large green area on Kungsholmen, known by the locals as Rålis, offers many opportunities for outdoor activities such as football/soccer, boule, beach volleyball, outdoor gym, swimming, sunbathing and BBQ with friends. Quite often events happen in the park, big screen film, festivals, aerobics and theater to name but a few. A popular addition to the park is the the skateboard area and amazing playground for kids, manned M-F 09:00-17:00 and every other Saturday 10:00-15:00
www.facebook.com/ParklekenRalis
Vasaparken
Dalagatan/Odengatan/Torsgatan, Vasastan
Popular park for football/soccer and in the winter ice-skating under floodlights. It also has a manned playground for younger kids, opened M-F 09:00-17:00 and S-S 12:00-16:00.
Vitabergsparken
Renstiernas gata/Skånegatan/Barnängsgatan/Malmgårdsvägen
This park has a music pavilion, outdoor theater, playground and Sofia Church on it’s north east peak, the highest part of this hilly park. The park also has one of Stockholm’s most secret gardens at Malmgårdsvägen 53. It was first established in 1670 followed a few years later by the manor house. Today open to the public W-F 11:00-15:00 from the start of the blooming magnolia tree to midsummer and the from august to frost, followed by a yearly Christmas market.
Beaches
One third of city is made up of water, meaning that Stockholm is blessed with some beautiful beaches:
Smedsuddsbadet, Rålambshovsparken, Kungsholmen
Strandbadet på Långholmen, Södermalm
Kairobadet, Runsavägen 217, Upplands Väsby
Ängsjöbadet, Ängsjövägen 141, Järfälla
Skavlötens badplats, Skavlötsvägen 16, Täby
Kanaanbadet, Kanaans väg 81, Blackeberg
Fågelöuddbadet, Fågelöuddvägen, Lidingö
Slagstabadet, Tegelängsvägen 10, Botkyrka
Gömmarens badplats, Ryttarevägen 39, Huddinge
Björkviks havsbad, Björkviksvägen 24, Värmdö
Schweizerbadet, Stenfatsvägen, Haninge
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