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Junibacken

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About

Junibacken is a children’s literature centre on Stockholm’s Djurgården, focused on Astrid Lindgren and Swedish children’s stories.

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Why go

  • Sagotåget carries visitors through detailed scenes from Astrid Lindgren’s books, with narration in 12 languages.
  • A bronze statue of Astrid Lindgren stands outside the building.
  • A playhouse on the grounds is modelled on Villa Kunterbult from Pippi Longstocking.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • KatlaThe stationary metal dragon appears at a distance in the Story Train scene, from Skorpan’s and Jonathan’s viewpoint.On the Story Train
  • Villa VillekullaA partial reconstruction of Pippi Longstocking’s home marks the end of the train ride.At the end of the Story Train
  • Storybook Square railway stationThe mock Vimmerby station displays framed Lindgren memorabilia, including a letter from Mikhail Gorbachev.At the end of Storybook Square

Know before you go

  • Online tickets require a selected entry time and remain valid for 30 minutes after that time.
  • Join the entrance queue when your booked time slot begins.
  • Strollers cannot be brought inside for fire safety reasons. Stroller parking is outside the entrance; visitors are advised to lock them.
  • The venue accepts card and Swish payments, but not cash.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday and Sunday, 10:00–17:00; Saturday, 09:00–17:00.

What's inside

  • The venue has a theatre ensemble that performs in the Villa Villekulla room.
  • A restaurant serves visitors inside the building.
  • Temporary exhibition space hosts shows usually focused on one author or character, for about 11 months.

With kids

  • Experiences are designed for children aged 0–8 and their grown-ups.
  • Children can ride the Story Train, see theatre performances, and take part in interactive play exhibitions and creative activities.
  • The train passes detailed scenes from Astrid Lindgren’s books in moving, rotating cabins. Its narration is available in 12 languages.
  • The restaurant serves a children’s menu with pancakes and meatballs; some meatball servings can be made vegan.

Tips for your visit

  • Allow for possible Story Train waits on Saturdays and school holidays.
  • Leave strollers in the outside parking area and lock them. A baby carrier can be borrowed with ID as a deposit.
  • The children’s bookstore can be visited without an entrance ticket.
  • Pay by card or Swish; cash is not accepted.

Interesting facts5

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  1. The entrance hall lockers are shaped like giant book spines featuring classic titles.

    Junibacken - Wikipedia
  2. 11 months

    Temporary exhibitions usually focus on one author or character and last about 11 months.

    Junibacken - Wikipedia

  3. Junibacken has no collections and does not meet ICOM’s definition of a museum.

    Junibacken - Wikipedia

  4. Swedish artist Marit Törnqvist created the interior art direction and images.

    Junibacken - Wikipedia

  5. The Swedish narration on the Story Train is voiced by Astrid Lindgren herself.

    Junibacken - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Staffan Götestam initiated Junibacken as a playful children’s cultural centre combining theatre with three-dimensional story settings. Fredrik Uhrström and Peder Wallenberg co-founded it. Astrid Lindgren agreed to lend her story world on the condition that other writers and creators were included.

  1. 1996Junibacken opened on 8 June, with the Swedish royal family in attendance.
  2. 2006The Story Train’s Katla scene was changed after the moving, roaring dragon frightened children; the replacement is stationary and shown from farther away.

Sources: Junibacken - Wikipedia · Discover Astrid Lindgren’s Story World in Stock… · Entrance ticket to Junibacken - Junibacken · Plan your visit - Junibacken · Today's menu - Junibacken · Junibacken - Wikipedia · Junibacken - Wikipedia · Junibacken: tickets (its own site) · Junibacken: description (its own site) · checked 28 Oct 2026

Where
Galarvarvsvagen 8, Stockholm

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Questions and answers

What are Junibacken’s opening hours?

Junibacken is open 10:00–17:00 Monday to Friday and Sunday, and 09:00–17:00 on Saturday.

What age is Junibacken designed for?

Its experiences are designed for children aged 0–8 and their grown-ups.

Can you buy Junibacken tickets online?

Yes. Tickets are sold through Junibacken’s website, and you must choose an entry time.

How many languages does Junibacken’s Story Train narration use?

The narration is available in 12 languages; the Swedish version features Astrid Lindgren’s voice.

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