Yes, you can play an outdoor escape room in winter in Stockholm. The outdoor games at Questrooms start and finish at Kocksgatan 21A, last about 1.5 hours at a slow walking pace, and you can cancel for free up to 24 hours before if the forecast looks bad. This guide to outdoor activities in Stockholm in winter covers how the games work, when it gets dark in December, what to wear, and what happens if the weather turns on the day.
Can you play an outdoor escape game in Stockholm in winter?
Yes. The outdoor games at Questrooms run on Södermalm all year, and winter is mostly a question of clothes and timing. The route covers a few kilometres at a slow pace with room for breaks. If the weather changes on the day, you get an indoor game instead, if one is free, or a free reschedule.
How do the outdoor games at Questrooms work?
Each team gets a bag with an iPad and game materials at Kocksgatan 21A, so nobody needs their own phone. You follow the story on the iPad through the Katarina-Sofia area of Södermalm, solve puzzles with augmented reality along the way, and finish where you started, close to Medborgarplatsen.
- Time: about 1.5 hours on average, 2 hours at most. A shorter 1-hour version is available on request.
- Teams: 2 to 10 players per booking, at most 6 per team. Larger groups split into teams that play at the same time.
- Games: Operation Mindfall, a spy game from 16 years, and Magic Portal, a fantasy game from 8 years (from 7 to 8 with adults).
- Price: the same as every game at Questrooms, 369 to 409 SEK per person depending on group size. You see the total in the booking calendar before you confirm.
Does an AR game work in the dark?
Yes. The outdoor AR games at Questrooms work after dark, and a game that starts after sunset follows the same route as in daylight. The game runs on the iPad, and the lit screen shows the story, the clues and the AR steps. In December the sun sets before 15:00, so an afternoon game often ends in the dark.
When does it get dark in Stockholm in December?
In December the sun sets in Stockholm before 15:00. On 21 December 2026, the shortest day of the year, the sun rises at 08:43 and sets at 14:48, which gives about 6 hours of daylight. A 1.5-hour outdoor game that starts in the late morning finishes in daylight.
| Date (2026) | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December | 08:17 | 14:56 | 6 h 39 min |
| 21 December | 08:43 | 14:48 | 6 h 5 min |
| 31 December | 08:44 | 14:57 | 6 h 13 min |
Outdoor games have the same start times in winter as the rest of the year. The first games start at 10:00 on Saturdays and at 11:30 from Wednesday to Friday and on Sundays, so a morning start keeps the whole game in daylight. Times for each game are in the booking calendar.
What should you wear for an outdoor game in winter?
Dress as for a slow walk of 1.5 to 2 hours with short stops. Warm shoes with a good grip matter more than anything else, because you stand still while you solve puzzles. Gloves that work on a touchscreen help, since the team uses the iPad throughout the game.
- Warm, waterproof shoes with a good grip on ice
- Layers you can open and close as you walk and stop
- Touchscreen gloves, or thin gloves under mittens
- A hat and a scarf
Leave bags and valuables in the lockers at Kocksgatan 21A before you start. There is also a toilet at the venue, at the start and at the finish.
What happens if the weather turns?
You can cancel an outdoor game for free up to 24 hours before the start. If the weather changes on the day, Questrooms offers you an indoor game instead, if one is available, or a free reschedule. In rain you can also play with umbrellas and take coffee breaks along the way.
The indoor alternatives are the classic escape rooms and the VR games at the same address, so the group does not need to travel anywhere else.
FAQ
Can you play an outdoor escape room in winter in Stockholm?
Yes. The outdoor games at Questrooms run on Södermalm all year. They start and finish at Kocksgatan 21A, take about 1.5 hours at a slow walking pace, and you can cancel for free up to 24 hours before. If the weather turns on the day, you get an indoor game or a free reschedule.
Do I need my own phone for an outdoor game?
No. Every team gets a bag with an iPad and game materials at Kocksgatan 21A before the start, so nobody needs their own phone. The team follows the story and solves the puzzles on the iPad, and the game ends back at Kocksgatan 21A, where it started.
How long is the walk in an outdoor game?
The route covers a few kilometres at a slow pace in the Katarina-Sofia area of Södermalm. The game takes about 1.5 hours on average and 2 hours at most, with room for short breaks. A shorter 1-hour version is available on request, which helps on a very cold day.
What happens if it rains or snows on the day?
You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before the start. If the weather changes on the day, Questrooms offers an indoor game instead, if one is available, or a free reschedule. In rain you can also play with umbrellas and take a coffee break along the way, which keeps the game going.
Book an outdoor game
See all outdoor games on the outdoor escape rooms page, then pick a date and the number of players in the booking calendar. For daylight in December, choose a start time before noon.