At Junibacken ride on a miniature train and meet famous fairy-tale personalities, such as Pippi Longstocking and the Brothers Lionheart. Based on characters created by Swedish authors, this children’s museum is ideal for younger visitors to Stockholm.
Stop first at Storybook Square. Here, you can interact with well-known storybook characters. Go to the house of Alfie Atkins or cook with the Moomins. In the Junibacken Gallery you’ll find illustrations by Swedish artists Björn Bjerg, Ingrid Vang Nyman and Ilon Wikland. These artists are responsible for bringing Pippi Longstocking and other characters from the stories of Astrid Lindgren to life.
Step onboard the Storybook Train for an adventure through the world of Astrid Lindgren’s books. Travel into a star-filled sky, drop down into a dark forest and watch the Lionheart Brothers fight a dragon. Commentary is available in English and 11 other languages. Adults must accompany children under 15 on the train. The train ride ends in Villa Villekulla, the home of Pippi Longstocking. Here, kids can enjoy playing on slides, painting, trying on costumes and riding on a model horse.
Don’t miss the Children’s Theater, which stages over 1,500 shows per year. Find a show schedule on the museum’s official website. There’s also a store that sells books, clothes and other merchandise related to children’s literature.
While the kids play, parents can enjoy the museum’s restaurant. It specializes in organic products, such as teas and coffee, pancakes and juices. Enjoy views of Stockholm’s Nybroviken Bay from the restaurant.
Located on Djurgården, Junibacken is close to major Stockholm attractions, including the Nordic Museum and Vasa Museum. Pay-and-display parking is available nearby, but is expensive and limited. Buses and trams stop on Djurgårdsvägen, which is only a five-minute walk to the museum. Alternatively, it’s a 30-minute walk to Central Station.
Junibacken is open from Tuesday to Sunday from September through May. From June through August it is open daily.
