Gröna Lund

Fun on the water

Gröna Lund is Stockholm's historic amusement park, founded in 1883, right on the water on the island of Djurgården. Unlike the sprawling theme parks many international visitors know from back home, Gröna Lund is compact and charmingly squeezed into its waterfront site – a mix of nostalgic carousels and modern roller coasters, some of which swing spectacularly out over the water. That tight footprint is part of the appeal: the rides weave closely around each other, and from the highest point you can see across the harbour to the old town.

Rides and attractions

Around 30 rides are packed into the compact grounds, including seven roller coasters. Among the landmark attractions:

• Eclipse – a 121-metre-high Star Flyer that has been swinging riders freely above the park and the water since 2013; on clear days the view stretches far across Stockholm
• Insane – a ZacSpin coaster whose cars spin freely on their own axis
• Jetline – the park's classic steel coaster, reaching speeds of up to around 90 km/h
• Monster – the newest coaster (2021), an inverted coaster where you ride hanging beneath the track

There are also classic carousels, a chair swing ride, free-fall towers and a dedicated children's area that opens an hour before the rest of the park in high season. Worth knowing: rides are not included in plain admission – you need a ride wristband or the Ticket to Ride for that.

Grönan Live: concerts included in admission

The park is especially known for its summer concerts. Under the name Grönan Live, more than 50 concerts play across two stages in 2026 from roughly 21 May to 8 July, usually starting around 20:00. The line-up mixes Swedish and international acts – names announced so far include Rick Astley, Anthrax, Natalie Imbruglia, Brad Paisley, A Perfect Circle, Dogstar and Counting Crows.

The catch worth knowing: concerts are included in standard admission, with no separate concert ticket sold. That makes concert evenings popular and correspondingly busy – if you're coming on a concert night, arrive early and expect a crowd in front of the stage.

Tickets and prices

Plain admission costs 130 SEK and doesn't include rides. If you want to ride, you'll need either a ride wristband (åkband) or the Ticket to Ride for 495 SEK, which covers entry plus unlimited rides for a full day. Children up to and including age 3 (with a paying adult) and seniors 65 and over get free admission.

If you're visiting more than once in a season, the season passes are worth a look: the Gröna Kortet at 440 SEK (free entry including all concerts, no rides) and the Guldkortet at 1,899 SEK (entry plus rides for the whole season, online only). On busy days, the Jetpass Unlimited at 495 SEK cuts down queueing at the attractions as a skip-the-line option. Bringing your own food is allowed, and the park also has restaurants and food stands offering lactose-free, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Buy tickets via the official ticket page.

Visiting and best time to go

Plan for 3 to 5 hours at the park. The best time is high summer (May to August), when it's open daily; in April and September, Gröna Lund only opens Thursday to Sunday. Concert evenings are especially lively but also the busiest – in high season, a Fast Pass is a worthwhile investment on those nights. Exact daily opening hours vary and are listed in the official calendar; hours often run later on concert nights.

The park is largely accessible: wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, rollators and pushchairs are all fine, with access via the Huvudentré or Tyrolerentré. Wheelchairs and pushchairs aren't allowed directly in front of the concert stage, though.

Getting there and combining your visit

Gröna Lund is located at Lilla Allmänna Gränd 9 on Djurgården. The island has no metro station of its own; you can reach it by tram 7, bus, or the Djurgården ferries. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood guide to Djurgården.

The location is ideal for combining with other sights: right next door are the open-air museum Skansen, the Vasa Museum and the ABBA Museum – all within walking distance. If you're travelling with children, you'll find more tips in the guide Stockholm with Kids.