Junibacken
A house of Swedish children's books on Djurgarden, with a train ride through Astrid Lindgren's stories.
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Junibacken opened in 1996 for Swedish children's literature generally, though Astrid Lindgren's work dominates it. The centrepiece is the Story Train, a suspended car that runs slowly through built scenes from her books with narration - Ronia, the Brothers Lionheart, Mio, Emil - in a version she recorded herself before her death. Villa Villekulla, Pippi Longstocking's house, is built full size and children are allowed to climb over it. There is a theatre with daily performances, a square of scenes from other authors' books, a bookshop and a restaurant. Everything is aimed at children roughly two to ten, and adults are there as accompaniment.
What you actually see
- The Story Train - through built scenes from Lindgren's books.
- Villa Villekulla at full size - built to be climbed on.
- A theatre with daily shows - in Swedish.
- Scenes from other Swedish authors - in the story square.
When to go
Year round; school holidays are busiest. Two to three hours.
Honest expectations
Performances and the train narration are in Swedish, with limited English options. It is expensive for the time spent. Adults without children get little from it. Holiday weekends are very crowded.
Nearby
The Vasa museum is next door; Skansen is up the island.
What to pack for Junibacken
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
