Sportlov in the City: Things to do with kids

 We’ve put together a few ideas for activities during the winter break, or Sportlov as they call it here.

 

Ice skating inside the Nordic Museum

The Nordic Museum is bringing winter inside their big hall and the main attraction is ice skating indoors. On Wednesday the 2^nd March there’s a special ice skating disco at 17-20. They have some skates and helmets for rent, but you can also bring your own. It’s also free entrance to the playhouse Lekstugan.

Nordiska museet, Djurgårdsvägen 6-16, Djurgården – 29^th February to 6^th March 10.00-17.00, except 2^nd March 10.00-20.00

 

Direct a movie or experiment in the Future Lab

The Technical Museum offers the chance to become a movie director for a day or make experiments in the Future Lab. There’s also a challenging obstacle course and the exciting MegaMind exhibit, where you can paint with your eyes or move objects with the power of your thought.

Tekniska museet, Museivägen 7, Gärdet – 27^th February to 6^th March 13.00 – 16.00

 

Experience virtual reality

The Nobel Museum gives teenagers (from 13 years upwards) the chance to try out different digital tools and discuss the future. There will be 3D movies where you can take a ride through the blood circulation or follow 12-year-old Sidra to a refugee camp in Jordan.

Nobelmuseet, Stortorget 2, Gamla Stan – 1^st  to 6^th March 13.00 – 16.00

 

Fun workshop and 18^th century make-up

The Livrustkammaren or the Royal Armoury has some kid-friendly activities during the Sportlov. They have a workshop where you can learn to fold a fan or make a royal crown or a pirate’s eyepatch. Kids can also get an 18^th century make-up with white faces and red cheeks.

Livrustkammaren, Slottsbacken 3, Royal Castle – 27^th February to 6^th  March 11.00 – 15.00

 

Learn circus tricks with Cirkus Cirkör

The Army Museum has an exhibit called Knitting Peace in cooperation with Cirkus Cirkör, who are arranging a chance to kids to try out circus tricks during the Sportlov. Entrance is free.

Armemuseum, Riddargatan 13, Östermalm – 29^th February to 4^th March 11.30 – 14.30

 

Build as high as you can

The Architecture and Design Center has an exhibit about Swedish architecture and after seeing that the kids (from 4 to 16 years) can build as high as they can with paper tubes and glue. The places are limited, so you need to pick up at ticket from the entrance at the earliest 10.00 on the same day, free entrance.

Arkitektur- och designcentrum,Exercisplan 4, Skeppsholmen – 1^st to 6^th March 10.30 – 12.30 and 13.00 – 15.00

 

Make your own mosaic art

The Medieval Museum  offers the chance to make your own mosaic art after getting inspiration from the medieval forms and colors. The entrance to the museum is free, but material cost at Hantverkstan is 20 SEK. There are also special guided tours for families at 2 o’clock at the cost of 50 SEK.

Medeltidsmuseet, Strömparterren 3, Norrbro – 27^th February to 6^th March 12.00 – 16.00

 

1000 years, a thousand stories

The Historical Museum  has special guided tours for families and children at 12, 13 and 15 during Sportlov taking you through a thousand years of Swedish history. You can also try writing with a quill and ink at the creative workshop.

Historiska museet, Narvavägen 13-17, Östermalm – 27^th February to 6^th March 11.30 – 15.30

 

Make your own Arctic sunglasses

The Ethnographic Museum  has special guided tours at 12.30 that take you on a trip to the Arctic. After the tour the workshop offers the kids the chance to make their own Arctic sunglasses (material cost 50 SEK).

Etnografiska museet, Museiparken, Gärdet – 1^st to 6^th March 12.30 – 16.00