Löningshelg, the payday weekend, is the weekend when the salary has arrived and the calendar is empty. Many people celebrate with shopping or an expensive dinner. Another way is to spend it on something you do together and remember afterwards. This guide gives you payday weekend ideas in Stockholm, for friends, a date or colleagues.
When is the payday weekend?
In Sweden, salaries are often paid on the 25th of the month. If the 25th falls on a weekend or public holiday, the salary is usually paid on the weekday before. In October 2026 the 25th is a Sunday, so many people are paid on Friday 23 October. Always check what applies at your workplace.
Why an experience instead of a thing?
A thing often ends up in a drawer. An experience becomes a story you talk about, and you share it with other people. That suits payday weekend especially well: everyone in the group has just been paid, and it is easier to get people together than at the end of the month.
Ideas for payday weekend
Friday: an escape room with friends One room takes 2–6 players and you have 60 minutes. Russian Mafia suits groups who like tricky puzzles, Horror Escape groups who want a scare (18+ recommended, minimum 3 players). On Fridays and Saturdays the last game starts at 22:30.
Saturday: a mission in the city Operation Mindfall is an augmented reality spy game on the streets of SoFo, for 2–10 players aged 16+. It takes up to 2 hours and can be played with umbrellas.
A date for two For two, VR games like Survival VR, exciting but not scary, work well. See more ideas in date ideas in Stockholm.
Team against team with the whole group If you are 7–10, you can play BACK-TO-BACK, two connected VR rooms. The team that finishes first wins, and the losers buy the fika.
Give an experience Want to celebrate someone else? A gift card is sent digitally within 24 hours and is valid for one year.
A plan for payday Friday
- After work: the game (about 1.5 hours). Arrive 15 minutes early for the briefing.
- Dinner in SoFo or on Södermalm, within walking distance of Kocksgatan 21A.
- The evening continues however you like.
Game first, drinks after. Questrooms has a zero-tolerance policy on alcohol and drugs, and anyone who is intoxicated cannot play.
Price and booking
The price depends on how many you are, and the more players, the lower the price per person. You see the current price when you pick a slot for an escape room or a VR escape room.
Frequently asked questions
When are salaries paid in Sweden? Salaries are often paid on the 25th of the month. If the 25th falls on a weekend or public holiday, it is usually paid on the weekday before. In October 2026 the 25th is a Sunday, so many people are paid on Friday 23 October. Check what applies at your workplace.
What can you do on payday weekend in Stockholm? Do something together that you will remember, like an escape room, VR or an AR mission in the city. At Questrooms on Södermalm, a game takes 60 minutes and suits 2–6 people per room.
What can you do on a Friday evening in Stockholm? An escape room or VR game after work, followed by dinner in SoFo. At Questrooms the last game starts at 22:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Can you give an experience as a gift? Yes. A Questrooms gift card is sent digitally within 24 hours, can carry a personal greeting and is valid for one year.
Book your payday weekend
Pick an escape room or a VR escape room and book a slot on Friday evening.
Read also: Weekend activities in Stockholm: indoor and VR ideas · Cinema and bowling alternatives in Stockholm
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