10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Sweden That You Shouldn't Miss

April 27, 2022 Rosalyn Ihle

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1. Guitars the Museum

Skolgatan 59 3rd Floor, Umea 903 29 Sweden +46 90 580 90 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/GuitarsTheMuseum/
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5.0 based on 263 reviews

Guitars the Museum

This space holds a guitar similar to the one Keith Richards used to play the Honky Tonk Women riff. And here's one like the one Eric Clapton used for his solo in Layla. And the kind that Jimi Hendrix set on fire in Monterrey. But how in the world did these and hundreds more rare and priceless guitars from the 1950s and 1960s end up in Umea and become Guitars - The Museum? Why aren't they hanging in the MoMA in New York, or in the Tate Modern in London? This is the story of how the Ahden twins from Vannasby managed to put together the world's finest collection of vintage guitars surreptitiously, almost in secret. Guided tours 12.00, 15.00 & 17.00.

Reviewed By ErwanErwan - Stockholm, Sweden

I wasn't sure I wanted to go, as I feared looking at a bunch of guitars would be boring (no matter how old and unique they were). I finally went as my airbnb host insisted that it was something not to miss. I was pleasantly surprised: I arrived in time for the guided tour, and got a glimpse of the crazy stories around some of these guitars, thanks to a very knowledgeable guide. Never got bored. Even if you're not passionate about guitars, I would recommend a visit!

2. Vasa Museum

Galarvarvsvagen 14, Stockholm 115 21 Sweden +46 8 519 548 80 [email protected] http://www.vasamuseet.se/en/
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4.5 based on 33,298 reviews

Vasa Museum

The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm 1628. After 333 years on the seabed the mighty warship was salvaged and the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world's only preserved 17th century ship.

Reviewed By Ringletstiny

The museography is spectacular, you feel the power of such migthy war ship from the 1600's - you will be amazed the moment you enter the museum and see the Vasa for the first time - Unforgettable. And also if you are traveling with kids DO NOT MISS THIS MUSEUM

3. Stockholm City Hall

Hantverkargatan 1, Stockholm 11152 Sweden +46 8 508 290 58 [email protected] http://www.stockholm.se/cityhall
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4.5 based on 6,272 reviews

Stockholm City Hall

The Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden's most famous buildings, and one of the capital's most visited tourist attractions. It houses offices for 200 people including the Municipal Council, and is also famous for its grand ceremonial halls and unique art pieces. The Stockholm City Hall is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet held on 10 December each year. Between May and September, the City Hall Tower offers a breathtaking view of Stockholm.

Reviewed By 31HomeGames - Charlotte, United States

There are two separate tours you can take at Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset). They have separate entrances and separate prices. The tower tour entrance is on the left when inside the vilify hall courtyard and facing the lake. The city hall tour entrance is on the right. Both tours are worth taking but we enjoyed the tour of the tower the most. There are 365 steps to the tower viewing area. It is a very interesting and enjoyable climb, mostly up ramps that go up in a square shape, through brick walled corridors with triangular brick ceilings, around the perimeter walls of the tower. There are also some stairs and the option of an elevator to take you part of the way up. The 360 degree views from the viewing platform are spectacular. You get fantastic views of Gamla Stan and Riddarholmen. Tours are timed and one group must leave the platform before the next comes up. The main part of city hall is only accessible via paid guided tour. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and interesting. It is best to avoid Saturdays for tours as some areas are closed for multiple weddings on that day. The highlights are the huge Blue Room (which isn’t blue), the council chambers, the Prince’s Gallery (with beautiful frescoes) and the over-the-top Golden Hall with its elaborate gold mosaics depicting Swedish history.

4. Museum of Fine Art (Goteborgs Konstmuseum)

Gotaplatsen / Avenyn, Gothenburg 41256 Sweden +46 31 61 29 80 http://konstmuseum.goteborg.se/wps/portal/konstm/!ut/p/b1/04_Sj9Q1NLGwtDQwMTA21Y_Qj8pLLMtMTyzJzM9LzAHxo8zijYyDTVyDXYwN3APCzA08PYMdA5wsfAyMjQ30c6McFQGZD4UC
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4.5 based on 574 reviews

Museum of Fine Art (Goteborgs Konstmuseum)

Reviewed By rusak - Jönköping, Sweden

Great experience! This museum has really nice impressionists collection - Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne, Vincent Van Gogh, Mark Chagall! Separate room is dedicated to Pablo Picasso, which have some of his famous works, for example "Family of acrobats with monkey". This art museum have great old European and Scandinavian masters, including Rubens. On the first and second floor you can find some modern art ! Definitely recommend to all!

5. Volvo Museum

Arendals Skans Arendal, Gothenburg 405 08 Sweden +46 31 66 48 14 [email protected] http://www.volvomuseum.se
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4.5 based on 888 reviews

Volvo Museum

We are open for visitors again! We follow the authorities recommendations closely and have made a number of changes to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. If you are symptom-free, you are welcome to visit the museum. The number of visitors will be restricted. We will neither offer guided tours nor film shows in our cinemas until further notice. Our Café has a reduced capacity with a limited amount of seats. Weather permitting you are welcome to have your refreshments in our outdoor seating area. Please take extra care regarding hand hygiene and keep a safe distance to other visitors. If you are not feeling well, we advise you to postpone your visit.

Reviewed By Ces733 - Dublin, Ireland

Visited the Volvo museum back in March 2020 - just before Covid got bad. The museum itself is a bit outside Gothenburg so a taxi / Uber may be needed if not driving. The museum is absolutely fascinating, and the collection of both historic and modern Volvo cars is seriously impressive, as well as concept cars. I can highly recommend

6. Kulturen in Lund - Museum of Cultural History and Open-Air Museum

Tegnersplatsen, Lund 223 50 Sweden +46 46 35 04 00 [email protected] http://www.kulturen.com/fbstart/
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4.5 based on 375 reviews

Kulturen in Lund - Museum of Cultural History and Open-Air Museum

Kulturen is a nonprofit organization managing a number of museums and open-air museums at several locations in Skane, the southernmost county of Sweden. The main part of the activities is conducted at Kulturen in Lund, which is two blocks in central Lund filled with historic buildings and beautiful gardens for you to visit. Step into our houses and experience life in the city and the countryside, from the Middle Ages to the 1930s. You can also choose from among twenty exhibitions - from folk art to modern design, from medieval history to the present day, from local culture to world culture. There is always hustle and bustle at Kulturen in Lund. Here we celebrate high festivals and our own traditions such as Children's Day and Ghost Night and we offer an extensive visitor's program for all ages. When you get hungry, you can eat at the restaurant or grab a snack at our cozy cafe. Our other visitor destinations are e.g. Kulturen's Östarp, where you can experience a farm environment from the 1800s, Hökeriet, which is the oldest grocery store in Lund, The Museum of Life (Livets museum), which is about the human body functions, and the Museum of Medical History in Helsingborg, about how the perception of health and illness has changed over time. Kulturen conducts educational and scientific activities throughout the entire field of cultural history. A major part of our work consists of storage provisioning, documentation, and collection care. We also carry out assignments within archaeology and building preservation. Kulturen was founded in 1882 and has more than 3.500 members. As a member you support our work and help us to safeguard our cultural heritage for future generations. Our members also have free admission to Kulturen in Lund and nine other open-air museums in the Nordic region, including Skansen in Stockholm and Den gamle by in Aarhus (Denmark). Kulturen recieves operating grants from Region Skåne, Lund Municipality, and Sjöbo Municipality.

Reviewed By DJ_Snufkin - Lexington, United States

Honestly, I expected to be somewhat underwhelmed--not knowing much about Swedish culture or history, an "open-air museum" conjured up images of people in historical garb demonstrating weaving in front of shacks. What it really is is a trip to time and various regions of Sweden, with houses and even entire churches transported to the site, some two city blocks packed with buildings to explore self-guided. The architecture is very interesting and there are explanatory signs in Swedish and English. I went expecting to stay only an hour or so--I stayed an entire afternoon. Highly recommended.

7. The Nordic Watercolor Museum

Sodra Hamnen 6 Skarhamn, 471 32 Sweden +46 304 60 00 80 http://akvarellmuseet.org/en
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4.5 based on 99 reviews

The Nordic Watercolor Museum

Reviewed By phera2017

The Nordic Watercolor Museum is a place for meetings between art, people and nature and a center for art based on water, pigment and paper. Since its inception in 2000, the museum has displayed world-class art by, among others, Salvador Dali, Bill Viola, Louise Bourgeois and Nordic favorites such as Anders Zorn, Helene Schjerfbeck, Asgrimur Jonsson, Julie Nord and Lars Lerin. The Nordic Watercolor Museum is organized as a foundation, the board consists of members from the Nordic countries: Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

8. Jamtli

Museiplan 2, Ostersund 831 31 Sweden +46 63 15 01 00 [email protected] http://jamtli.com
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4.5 based on 261 reviews

Jamtli

Jamtli offers an exciting journey through the history of Jamtland and Harjedalen. Here you will discover stimulating milieux and enjoy being part of history. The museum has permanent exhibitions about the region's past alongside temporary exhibitions of arts and handicrafts. Some exhibitions take up current matters of public interest and explore them from an historical perspective. Every summer, the open air museum turns into Jamtli Historieland (living history theme park). The historical buildings come alive with history and role plays, where visitors are drawn into eventful and playful stories from 1785 until 1975. Jamtli Historieland enables you, as a visitor, to associate with the actors who bring to life and portray people from the past. Jamtli gives access to our regional heritage and provides a place where we can discuss our values and life-styles, then and now. Jamtli gives you the opportunity to make the most of your visit. Perhaps you would like to bring your own picnic basket and spend your time relaxing in the stunning parks. Or you might want to meet the actors, such as Astrid and Sture who farm the Per Albin-torpet (The Smallholding) from 1942? Or you may be fascinated by the 1,000-year-old tapestries, "The Overhogdal Tapestries". You choose, so bring your whole family, your friends, your company employees or just come on your own to an enjoyable, entertaining and magical museum where you can see, touch and act!

Reviewed By MplsMark

We really enjoyed our visit to Jamtli. They did a great job of displaying all sorts of Viking artifacts including the wonderful tapestries. The tapestries were fascinating and well worth a visit for them alone. Plus, if your ancestors are from Scandinavia, they've got great displays on peasant life in the late 1800's - what your ancestors left (escaped) to go to America (or the big city).

9. Uppsala Domkyrka

Domkyrkoplan 2, Uppsala 753 10 Sweden +46 18 430 36 30 [email protected] http://www.uppsaladomkyrka.se
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4.5 based on 1,007 reviews

Uppsala Domkyrka

Reviewed By perideb

Cathedral is breathtaking. The service at the gift shop was very good, she told us brief history and answered some of our questions. Overall, great experience.

10. Falu Gruva

Gruvplatsen 1, Falun, Falun Municipality 791 61 Sweden +46 23 78 20 30 [email protected] http://www.falugruva.se
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4.5 based on 552 reviews

Falu Gruva

A part of the world heritage Falun, Falu Gruva is open for the public offering guided tours under ground, above ground, an interactive museum, shops, cafées and restaurants.

Reviewed By ScaniaSwede - Malmö, Sweden

We did the underground tour. Warning: it’s cold, can be a bit wet and muddy, so dress appropriately to fully enjoy the tour, which lasted about an hour. They give you helmets and plastic capes to protect you. I saw a lady in a short skirt, no tights, and nice low shoes. I’d be surprised if she ensued the tour down. Book ahead to avoid disappointment t. The area is big with something to suit everyone; interactive and descriptive museum, souvenir shop, cafe/restaurants in and around the area. A small train runs in the area, and I guess it especially attracts the smaller ones If you’re into walking, you can walk around the whole “hole”

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