Experiences in Stockholm

Being locked in a room where you have to solve mysteries, riddles, and puzzles to get out while a clock is ticking steadily toward zero can give anyone jittery feelings. That thrilling experience is exactly what you’ll get at Questrooms, an escape room in Stockholm that you’ll find near Medborgarplatsen in Södermalm. When they started in 2014, they were Sweden’s first escape game, so Questrooms certainly knows what a great escape room should look like.

There are several rooms with varying escape games. How about escaping from the Russian mafia, time traveling, adventuring in the jungle, or experiencing a creepy chase in a horror-filled Horror Escape? There are also escape rooms for children (8-12 years old), and several rooms can be adapted for younger participants with more clues, etc. (perhaps the next children’s party?). Everyone should be able to join the fun. And if you want to try the virtual world, Questrooms has launched Stockholm’s first VR escape room with action-packed adventures where you can choose anything from Indiana Jones to Halloween themes.

Are you looking for more excitement in your everyday life? Then you should bring your friends and maximize the adrenaline at FMJ Shooting Range in Solna, conveniently located on highway E4, five minutes from Stockholm city. It’s Northern Europe’s best shooting and training facility, where you’re guaranteed a fun experience packed with excitement, focus, precision, and pulse. This complete and environmentally friendly shooting complex offers challenges for everyone, from experienced competitive shooters to curious beginners.

Under the same roof, on three levels and 4,000 square meters in total, there’s training space for shooting, baton, OC, close combat, simulator, and CQB, as well as a gym. In other words, everything you need to raise your pulse and adrenaline. The shooting range consists of two shooting lanes with shooting distances of up to 50 meters and is approved for all types of shooting and all kinds of weapons. FMJ Shooting Range welcomes individuals who like to try shooting, corporate groups who want to have a fun event, and professionals who wish to improve their skills. You’ll get to try out some of the world’s most famous handguns, and of course, experienced instructors are there to offer tips and assistance. Be prepared for an absolute blast!

Riding in a limousine gives you an unbeatable sense of luxury. And if you want to discover Stockholm comfortably and smoothly, go with Limogroup, an exclusive limousine service with professional drivers, top-notch personalized service, and total flexibility. They simply offer the ultimate transportation in Stockholm. The key to their success is their drivers. With care, reliability, and discretion, they ensure you have an extraordinary experience and feel 100% safe. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

Whether you want to be picked up at Arlanda Airport and taken to your hotel in Stockholm city, want to hire a chauffeur to drive you around to different stops throughout the day, or want to go on a guided tour of all the city’s sights and hidden gems, Limogroup can deliver a perfect solution. The selection of vehicles includes First class models for 1-3 passengers with black leather seats, wifi, a built-in TV, and a mobile charger, as well as luxurious VIP coaches for up to 70 people. In short, everything you could want for high-quality transport.

With clues and puzzles along the way, you’ll test your ability to think outside the box and collaborate. But it’s not just excitement that awaits you – each mystery is based on real events, so you’ll also learn a lot about Stockholm’s fascinating history.

HistoryMystery is something everyone can do. It’s perfect for tourists, of course, but just as fun for friends, family, or colleagues. And why not choose this as an exciting activity for your bachelorette party, birthday party, or company kick-off? You’ll have so much fun together that you hardly notice that you’re also getting fresh air and exercise. So bring your best detective team, book a mystery, and experience Stockholm in a new and different way.

Swing by Golfbaren in Vasastan offers a unique mix of food and mini-golf under the same roof. The concept has become a success and is today a popular experience in Stockholm that attracts both golf enthusiasts and foodies. The American 1930s inspire the charmingly decorated premises, and there’s an indoor golf course with 12 exciting holes that challenge both experienced players and beginners.

When the winner is crowned, you can sit in the dining room with a glass roof that opens up the sky and creates a lovely and pleasant environment to eat in. The menu is inspired by American cuisine and offers everything from lobster rolls and charcuterie boards to tuna and duck breast (vegetarian options are also available). An extensive drinks list complements the food, and if you’re looking for something more casual, there’s also the relaxed Back Alley Bar with tasty street food.

Swing by Golfbaren is a perfect destination for hanging out with friends, dates, birthday celebrations, conferences, kickoffs, bachelorette parties, or a different kind of after-work. For larger groups who want a fun miniature golf experience together, there are several packages. You can book everything from “A 30’s Classic” with a mini golf competition and sharing dinner to the luxurious “The Living Room” in Golfbaren’s chambre séparée with a welcome glass of sparkling wine, mini golf and stone-oven baked pizza on the course. Deliciousness and fun are guaranteed.

Kayaking or SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) is a great experience that allows you to see Stockholm from a different point of view – the water. And the Swedish capital gives you great paddling opportunities. Paddle a SUP in the middle of the city and enjoy all the sights or go on a fantastic kayak trip in scenic settings – why not the Stockholm archipelago? With 30,000 islands and islets, running out of exciting paddling adventures is impossible. One of Stockholm’s best kayak and SUP rentals is KAYAKOMAT, which can be found in many locations around the city and its surroundings – from Stora Essingen and Bromma to Vaxholm and Ingarö. Perfect for those who want a wonderful paddle trip without buying their own equipment.

KAYAKOMAT offers unmanned rentals, and renting a kayak or paddleboard is super easy. You book online, pay, unlock it with a code, and then it’s just to paddle and enjoy the experience. It’s open 24/7, so you can go on a tour whenever you want – from early morning to late evening. The kayaks are high quality – new, comfortable, and stable – and the SUP boards are from the leading brand Point 65 Sweden. All the accessories you need, including a paddle and life jacket, are included. Getting out on the water in Stockholm couldn’t be easier.

The safe and robust RIB boats depart from Beckholmen in Djurgården and accommodate 10 or 12 passengers. The high speed, jumping on waves, and proximity to islands and islets you experience is obviously incredible, but adrenaline and excitement are not the main focus. Instead, the goal of Dalcon Archipelago is to provide fast, relaxing, and safe transportation to your archipelago destination. They’re also happy to help plan and organize other activities in connection with the RIB boat transport if you wish. Among other things, they can offer packages for those who go on a training trip or explore the wilderness of the archipelago.

Drejverkstaden was founded to be an inspiring place for people curious about clay, turning, and creation. It offers pottery courses (daytime, evenings, or weekends) at different levels of difficulty for beginners and more experienced potters. Everyone is welcome. Come alone or bring a friend and try a new hobby. Or why not invite your work colleagues for a creative and team-building pottery class? For those who are past the beginner stage in ceramics and want to improve their skills further, Drejverkstaden regularly invites talented guest lecturers to give workshops.

Bodyflight suits everyone – from first-time flyers to skydivers who want to practice their skills in the wind tunnel. It’s a perfect activity for everything from kick-offs, corporate events (up to 100 people), bachelor parties, bridal showers, and children’s parties. Or as a fun thing to do with a friend on a regular Wednesday. Of course, the activity is completely safe, and you’re guided by professional and certified instructors who provide guidance and support. Before the flight, a thorough safety briefing is carried out.

Take the chance to try a breathtaking and awesome experience in Stockholm that’ll most certainly turn up the adrenaline to maximum speed. Why not show off your best acrobatic tricks up in the air?

If you’re looking for a flavorful experience in the spirit of hops and malt, beer tasting is a thing for you. One of Stockholm’s best beer tastings is arranged by Taysta, one of Sweden’s largest organizers of different types of food and drink tastings. You can either visit their beer cellar in Old Town (Gamla Stan) or attend their events at other nice Stockholm pubs. Bring your group of friends, your partner, or colleagues for a fun, tasty, and educational experience to remember. The activity is suitable for beginners as well as dedicated beer enthusiasts.

Under the guidance of a professional and personal beer master, you and your party will spend about two hours exploring the fascinating world of beer and tasting a number of carefully selected beer types. A brilliant opportunity to try new flavors, expand your horizons, and find new favorites. While having fun together, you’ll learn everything worth knowing (and more) about the golden thirst quencher, from facts to exciting stories. Your guide has planned the tasting down to the smallest detail based on how our taste buds work to give you an optimal experience. With the beer, you’ll also get to enjoy suitable snacks and appetizers.

Taysta is run by over 100 food and drink passionate individuals who usually work in the industry, such as brewery brewers, sommeliers, and chefs. As well as high-quality beer tastings, they offer other food and drink experiences, including whisky tasting, wine tasting, champagne tasting, chocolate tasting, and cooking classes.

Do you dream of hovering above the Swedish capital with stunning views in all directions? Flying a hot air balloon over Stockholm can make your dream come true. There are several companies offering flights that will take you on a real high-flying experience in Stockholm, where you’ll slowly float at an altitude of around 300 meters and calmly take in all the beauty down on the ground – from nature to iconic buildings.

Most companies have offered hot air balloon rides for many years. They can take parties of 2 to 22 people, but between 6 and 12 people are the most common. In other words, it’s perfect for bringing your family or friends on an exciting adventure. Under the guidance of a professional balloon pilot, you will fly a distance of 8-15 km, and the experience often ends with the traditional champagne toast for newly inaugurated balloonists. In addition, you’ll get a nice diploma as a souvenir. You can fly hot air balloons all year round, summer or winter, so go ahead and find your company here.

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Icebar is made of ice – and even the glasses you’re served drinks in are made of ice. The artistically designed interior is sculpted from 40 tons of natural ice from the river Torneälven and is spectacular, to say the least. Moreover, it’s torn down and rebuilt every year, always with a new theme. The entrance fee includes a 45-minute visit and a drink (children are also welcome and served a colorful non-alcoholic drink). All visitors can borrow a thermal cape and a pair of gloves to keep warm.

Icebar delivers a memorable experience, whatever the occasion. Gather your friends for a great after-work hangout, bring your colleagues for dinner (yes, there’s actually hot food), or celebrate something special with your loved one. The sky is the limit. Welcome to a lightning visit to northern Sweden’s polar magic in the middle of the capital – a fantastic mix of wow and brr.

No list of experiences in Stockholm is complete without a museum dedicated to experiences. You’ll find Upplevelsemuseet on the lower level of the Globen shopping mall, and their aim is that both children and adults should have fun when they go to a museum. You shouldn’t just look and read about things but actually experience them – feel, smell, taste, and try.

Try more than 50 things you’ve never experienced before. Dipping your finger in liquid metal, holding an African giant snail, smelling an angry skunk, tasting fried crickets, and challenging your fear of heights in VR are just a few examples. At Upplevelsemuseet, the whole family and all ages can have fun together – younger children, teenagers, mum, dad, grandad, and grandma. A perfect activity for weekends or holidays, and you’re promised a different experience, to say the least.

Imagine the light from 2,000+ candles (don’t worry they’re LED) fluttering in a beautiful, dramatic space with great acoustics e.g an old cathedral, gallery or a historical landmark. In this beautiful sett ing you can experience talented classical local musicians playing Vivaldi, Chopin, or Beethoven, but also a more modern approach of tribute concerts to great musicians/bands such as Queen, Coldplay, Taylor Swift or even Abba.

A candlelight concert is just 60 minutes, perfect for first-time classical performance goers, but also a great idea to squeeze in before a nice dinner out and make the evening just that little bit more extra. Fever has succeeded in bringing classical music to a brand new audience and bridging the gap between the older and younger generations, with 70% of these candlelight concert goers under the age of 40. Check the website for upcoming concerts and get ready to be blown away!

Have fun on your experience in Stockholm

There you have our guide to experiences in Stockholm for you who want to do a nice activity with friends or family (or give someone a gift). The city offers a vast range of exciting experiences, whether you’re looking for something thrilling, action-packed, cozy, tasteful, or relaxing. Have fun!

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