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What can you do on a rainy day in Sweden?

Museums, pools, saunas and cafés, with examples from official guides.

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Short answer

Rainy days in Sweden suit museums, indoor pools, saunas and cafés, such as the Nordic Museum and the National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm. Visit Stockholm also lists an indoor climbing track, virtual reality games and market halls where you can stroll without getting wet.

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Why

  1. According to Visit Stockholm, classics like the Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of Science and Technology and the Nordic Museum appeal to all ages.
  2. According to Visit Stockholm, Eriksdalsbadet is an indoor aqua park or swimming pool, and Klätterverket has an indoor climbing track.
  3. According to Visit Sweden, sauna bathing combined with cold-water dips is a cornerstone of wellness in Sweden, and fika is the social Swedish coffee break.

Details

Visit Stockholm's rainy-day page also names the Royal Library and Kulturhuset, which has a comics and music library and a children's library. Visit Sweden profiles eight saunas around the country. Opening hours and exhibitions differ by place and season.

Tip

Check the opening hours on the website of the museum or pool before you go.

What may differ

The named museums and venues are in Stockholm, so in other cities check the local tourist board, such as Visit Malmö or Destination Uppsala.

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Opening hours and prices change, so check the websites of the places before you visit.

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