FAMILY ATTRACTIONS OUTSIDE STOCKHOLM
FAMILY ATTRACTIONS OUTSIDE STOCKHOLM
BY SARA LINDHÉ
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Astrid Lindgrens Värld, Vimmerby, Småland
This is suitable for young children, as there are characters from her books. You can walk through life-size sets, gardens and stage shows.
0492 798 00
Dalarna
The area around Lake Siljan. See bears in their native habitat at Orsa Grönlitt, Europe's largest bear park at www.orsarovdjurspark.se. Head to Nusnäs if you want to see Dala horses being made (www.grannas.com). In Sundborn, just outside of Falun, you will find Carl Larsson's house a Swedish icon in traditional Swedish interior design at www.carllarsson.se. The Falun Copper Mines have guided tours at www.falugruva.se. The town of Malung is renowned for its leather goods.
Glassworks, Småland
Factories including Orrefors and Kosta Boda.
0481 452 15
Göteborg
The Paddan sightseeing boats are a good way to see the canals and harbors. Bus sightseeing tours are available. The southern archipelago is worth visiting in the summertime. There are five large parks; Slottsskogen has a children's zoo and Trädgårdsföreningen-Garden society has a butterfly house. There are also many other interesting museums in the area, including the children's favorite science museum. universeum. Don’t miss Liseberg, North Sweden's largest amusement park with beautiful gardens alongside a wide range of rides, at www.liseberg.se and the Nordstan Shopping Center - www.nordstan.se.
Höga Kusten, Ångermanland
Visit the highest coastline in the world, where nature has unleashed its mighty power for some 20 000 years.
Ice Hotel, Jukkasjärvi
World's first and biggest hotel built of crystal-clear ice from the Torne River. While here, indulge in snowmobiling, dog sledding, and reindeer driving.
0980 668 00 / 0706 68 02 63
Kolmården Safari Park, Kolmården
Excellent zoo, safari park, tropicarium and dolphinarium. Other children's activities include electric car rides, an outdoor swimming pool, and play areas including Bamse World. There are a large number of eating places and picnic areas. There is also a hotel and safari camp. Located 1.5 hours south of Stockholm on E4.
010 708 70 00
Lådbilslandet (Boxcar Land), Nykvarn
"Beep and Drive" in Nykvarn. The speed limit is 4 km per hour, and children between the ages of two and ten can even apply for a driver's license. If you get tired of driving the boxcars, there are plenty of other activities such as merry-go-rounds, moon walks, and miniature trains. Off E20 between Mariefred and Södertälje, Södertäljevägen, Nedre Bruket Nykvarn.
08 552 479 70
Midnight Sun, Kiruna
Daylight all day and, weather and season permitting, you will see the sun at midnight! Riksgränsen is a good place to see it, on the Swedish/Norwegian border - 40 km from Kiruna.
0980 188 80
Parken Zoo, Eskilstuna
There is a play area, a zoo, a train ride, an amusement park, and a swimming pool and you can stay at the zoo. About one hour southwest of Stockholm.
016 100 100
Finnish Lappland, Rovaniemi, Finland
Meet Father Christmas, children can play at Santa's Theme Park. Adults can play on long or short snowmobile trips!
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