Midsummer Stockholm

The most important summer celebration

Maria from Stockholm

"Midsummer is HUGE in Sweden, and people from Stockholm usually spend June 21st in their country houses. If you're around, go to open-air museum Skansen."

Considering how long and dark the winter is in Sweden, it is no wonder that the Swedish people really lighten up for Midsummer. The celebration is about the shortest night of the year, and in Stockholm, it only gets dark for a few hours, and I don´t even mean pitch-black, just enough so that you notice that the sun is below the horizon. If you plan on going shopping or doing organised events, it is probably the worst time of the year. Midsummer is HUGE in Sweden, and most people who live in Stockholm prefer to go to their country house or to the archipelago to celebrate in the nature but if you are in the city and want to celebrate in a traditional Swedish way your best option is at the open-air museum Skansen. The tradition is strongly focused around children and includes dancing around a pole covered in birch branches and flowers.

Traditionally, Midsummer is always celebrated on June 21st, the shortest night of the year, but because of the heavy celebration – that extends long into the night – it has been moved to the Friday that is closest to that night. In 2025, it is celebrated on June 20th.

One nice place to celebrate it is at the open-air museum Skansen.

The nicest way to get there is by ferry (Djurgårdsfärjan) from Slussen or by tram from Åhléns at the Central station.

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Stockholm Spotter Maria

About me I am a voice actress who enjoys nature and animals. I also enjoy discovering my city - and other places as well - on foot and try to find quiet corners with energizing nature around me whenever I want to explore my city and new destinations alike. I occasionally act in front of the camera and I also enjoy going to the movies quite a lot. I find it interesting visiting spots that are connected to interesting directors, great actors from the past, places where they have lived, worked or places that just had an impact on their lives. Why Stockholm What I like mos...

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