Halloween in Stockholm in 2026 falls on Saturday 31 October, the same day as Alla helgons dag, the Swedish day of remembrance. Adults who want to get properly scared that weekend can play Horror Escape, a classic horror room with a live actor, or one of the VR horror games at Questrooms on Södermalm. Teenagers have their own milder version, and families have games with no horror at all. This guide covers the dates, the games by group and how to book Halloween weekend.
When is Halloween in Stockholm in 2026?
Halloween is on Saturday 31 October 2026. In 2026 it falls on the same day as Alla helgons dag, a Swedish public holiday that is always the Saturday between 31 October and 6 November. Friday 30 October is Alla helgons afton, and Sunday 1 November is Alla själars dag.
Three dates shape the weekend:
- Sunday 25 October: the clocks go back one hour, so the evenings of Halloween week are dark early.
- 26 to 30 October: höstlov, the autumn school break in Stockholm (week 44). See the school holiday guide for ideas with kids that week.
- Saturday 31 October: Halloween and Alla helgons dag on the same day.
Halloween and Alla helgons dag are two different things. Halloween is an imported costume and entertainment tradition. Alla helgons dag is a quiet day when many Swedes light candles on the graves of family members. On 31 October 2026 both happen at once, so plan a Halloween evening with respect for people who spend the day at a cemetery. The guide to Alla helgons dag in Stockholm explains the tradition.
What can adults do in Stockholm on Halloween to actually get scared?
Adults who want a real scare can play Horror Escape at Questrooms, a classic room with a short live-actor scene, one jump scare and partial darkness. For a scare inside a headset, choose House of Fear 2 VR or Sanctum VR. All three are puzzle games at difficulty 3 of 5, with 60 minutes on the clock.
Horror Escape is the most popular game at Questrooms for groups of friends, and it works for first-timers too. Your team moves through several zones and must outsmart a maniac and escape. The actor never touches the players. If someone in your group would rather skip the actor, write "light version" in the comment when you book in the booking calendar. The story is Questrooms' own and has no link to the Saw films.
House of Fear 2 VR is a horror investigation inside an abandoned psychiatric clinic, for 2 to 4 players aged 13 and up. It suits a couple or a small group. Sanctum VR takes 2 to 6 players aged 12 and up into a haunted monastery tied to dark rituals and disappearances. In VR you can sit or stand for the whole game, and nobody else is in the room with your team.
Halloween for teenagers and families
Not every Halloween plan needs a real scare. Questrooms has a horror version made for teenagers, and several games with no horror at all for younger children. During höstlov and on Halloween weekend these suit families who want an indoor plan in the dark season.
- Teenagers 13 to 17: Horror Escape TEENS has the same story as Horror Escape, with no actor, more light and a lower sound level. It still has a jump scare. Adults aged 18+ can join the team. A team of only 13 to 17 year olds plays Horror Escape TEENS with a parent's written consent by email to hello@questrooms.se.
- Kids 8 to 12: Time Travellers, a classic room made for this age, with one adult in the room. Smash Point KIDS VR (8+) and Jungle Quest KIDS VR (10+) are colourful VR games with no scares.
- The whole family outdoors: Magic Portal, an augmented reality adventure on the streets of Södermalm, from age 8, played with an iPad from Questrooms.
Players aged 8 to 17 get 15% off.
| Group | Game | Age | Fear level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults who want a real scare | Horror Escape | 18+ recommended, 13 to 17 with an adult in the team | Live actor, jump scare, partial darkness |
| Adults who prefer the scare in VR | House of Fear 2 VR, Sanctum VR | 13+ and 12+ | Horror inside the headset |
| Teenagers | Horror Escape TEENS | 13 to 17, adults 18+ can join | Jump scare, no actor, more light |
| Families with kids 8 to 12 | Time Travellers, Smash Point KIDS VR, Jungle Quest KIDS VR | 8 to 12, 8+, 10+ | Not scary |
| Families outdoors | Magic Portal | 8+ | Not scary |
Halloween with a group of 7 or more
A Halloween group larger than 6 splits into teams that play at the same time. With 7 to 10 players you can book two classic rooms side by side, for example Horror Escape and Russian Mafia, so the brave and the careful each get their own game. You can also play one VR game together across both VR rooms with BACK-TO-BACK, in co-op or in versus mode with two teams racing each other.
Larger groups and companies book through the team packages, from 8 to 44 people, where the lounge is included. Questrooms is an alcohol-free venue: there is no alcohol licence and no drinking on site.
When is Questrooms open on Halloween weekend?
Questrooms keeps its regular hours on Halloween weekend, although Alla helgons dag is a public holiday. On Saturday 31 October the first game starts at 10:00 and the last at 22:30. On Sunday 1 November the first game starts at 11:30 and the last at 19:30. Times for each game are in the booking calendar.
Online booking opens 21 days ahead, so times for Saturday 31 October appear in the calendar from Saturday 10 October. Online booking closes 3 hours before each start time. For a later slot on the same day, call 08-543 544 02. Do not come without a booking, because if no game is running there may be nobody on site to open the door.
Practical tips for a horror night
A few details help on the day:
- Arrive 15 minutes early for the briefing. The game lasts 60 minutes, and the whole visit takes about 1.5 hours.
- Avoid all-white clothes in Horror Escape, where some dust can end up on them. In Horror Escape and Horror Escape TEENS you keep your shoes on.
- Find the entrance: Kocksgatan 21A, near Medborgarplatsen metro. The venue is a basement, so ring the doorbell under the Questrooms sign.
- Pay after the game: by card or Swish, no cash. Prices run from 409 SEK per person for 2 players to 369 SEK per person for 6. Two players can play Horror Escape at 511 SEK per person.
FAQ
What is there to do in Stockholm on Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 is Saturday 31 October, the same day as Alla helgons dag. For a real scare, adults can play Horror Escape at Questrooms on Södermalm, a classic room with a short live-actor scene, or the VR horror games House of Fear 2 VR and Sanctum VR. Teenagers can play Horror Escape TEENS.
Is Alla helgons dag the same day as Halloween in 2026?
Yes. In 2026 both fall on Saturday 31 October. Alla helgons dag is always the Saturday between 31 October and 6 November, and Halloween is always 31 October. Alla helgons dag is a quiet Swedish day of remembrance, while Halloween is an imported costume and entertainment tradition, so the two feel very different.
Can teenagers play Horror Escape on Halloween?
Yes. Players aged 13 to 17 can play Horror Escape if at least one person in the team is 18 or older. Horror Escape TEENS is the version made for 13 to 17, with no actor, more light and a lower sound level. Nobody under 13 can play either version, and teenagers get 15% off.
When can we book a Halloween escape room for 31 October?
Online booking at Questrooms opens 21 days ahead, so times for Saturday 31 October appear in the booking calendar from 10 October. Booking closes 3 hours before each start time. For a later slot on the day, call 08-543 544 02. Questrooms keeps its regular hours that weekend.
Book Halloween weekend
Choose a game, a date and the number of players in the booking calendar, and add "light version" in the comment if your group wants Horror Escape without the actor. You see the times and the total price before you confirm, and a confirmation SMS follows with a link to change the booking.