Kids & Families

Gösta Knutsson’s immortal children’s book character Peter No-Tail has naturally been honored with his own playground in his hometown Uppsala – Pelleparken is one of Uppsala’s, and even the country’s, finest playgrounds. In the middle of Carolinaparken, between The English Park and the Carolina Rediviva library, you’ll find this fun tribute to the children’s books about Peter No-Tail. Explore Pelle’s basement and attic, slide down from Gammel-Maja’s cathedral tower, visit Tusse Batong’s police office, “shop” at Råttström’s bakery, take the bus to Skogstibble, and meet all the other well-known cats from the books! During the summer, you can also enjoy a snack and drink a “cate latte” at Alla katters café.

In the summer of 2020, the creators behind the Peter No-Tail playground opened their latest addition to Uppsala’s playgrounds. Right in the city center, just a few steps from Uppsala’s main pedestrian street, you’ll find Klosterparken. This playground has a medieval theme and offers an exciting world of prison towers, infirmaries, market stalls, playhouses, and cool lighting effects. It’s no coincidence that the choice fell on a medieval world. For several hundred years, an important Franciscan monastery was located on the site, active during the Middle Ages.

In Vallby dunge, which is part of the Fålhagen area, the circus is open all day, year-round. The large and colorful circus arena awakens the joy of play in children of all ages. Climb on the elephant, take a spin on the carousel, try the swings, or slide down the slide. The stage is set for an extra fun day out!

In the best playgrounds, children will not only have fun but also learn something new. Eriksbergsparken is one of those places in Uppsala. This playground is inspired by Swedish farms and lets the children discover the rural life in a fun way. Here, children can ride a tractor, play in the barn, and feed horses and cows in the pasture.

Even outside the city center, there are many playgrounds worth a detour – for example Stenhammarsparken in Gottsunda. Everything here is built with the South Pacific in mind: Climb the sea monster or feed the kind shark peeking up from the blue “ocean”. While the children play on the seesaw, climbing frame, and slide, the adults can hang out by the outdoor grill area beside the playground.

Suburb Flogsta in western part of Uppsala can also offer a modern and fun playground. Try the thrilling slide, sand and mud play area, the several meters long trampoline, and swings. The playground also houses Uppsala’s largest climbing frame. A guaranteed thrill!

In Vasaparken, located in the pleasant area Luthagen, you’ll find a playground made for play and learning in one! In the park, there are climbing frames, zip lines, and trampolines. Adjacent to the park is Biotopia, Uppsala’s biological museum with lots to discover and learn for children of all ages. The proximity to the museum and also several cafes and restaurants, makes this playground in Vasaparken the perfect destination for the whole family.

In Stadsträdgården in central Uppsala, there is another playground with a South Pacific theme. The playground is adapted for people with disabilities, but all children are welcome to play here! At the playground, you’ll find carousels, a slide, and sandboxes together with tropical trees and animals.