When it rains in Stockholm, there is more to do than wait it out at home. Museums, swimming pools, fika and activities like escape rooms and VR work whatever the weather. This guide gives you rainy-day ideas in Stockholm, sorted by who you are with: friends, family, a date or colleagues.
Why do you need a plan B?
The weather in Stockholm changes quickly. A sunny morning can turn into a wet afternoon. That is why it pays to have an indoor plan B, especially in autumn and during the rainy weeks of summer.
Indoor activities when it rains
- Museums. Stockholm has museums for history, art, design and photography.
- Swimming pools and saunas. A warm option on a cold, wet day.
- Fika. The cafés on Södermalm are made for rainy afternoons.
- Cinema and bowling. Classic choices. For more options, read our guide to alternatives to cinema and bowling.
- Escape rooms and VR. An activity where you do something together instead of just watching.
With friends
An escape room takes 2–6 players, and you have 60 minutes to get out. Russian Mafia suits groups who like tricky puzzles. If you are 7–10, you can play BACK-TO-BACK, two connected VR rooms, together or team against team.
With the family
For children aged 8–12 there is Time Travellers, an escape room with no scary content, and Smash Point KIDS VR from age 8. Jungle Quest KIDS VR suits kids from age 10. Children under 13 play with an adult in the room.
On a date
For two, VR games like Survival VR, exciting but not scary, work well, or House of Fear 2 VR for couples who like horror. See more ideas in date ideas in Stockholm.
With colleagues
For company groups there are packages for 10–38 people at our venue on Södermalm. If you are more, we can bring the AR game Quest-to-Go to your venue. See the packages on team building.
And if you still want to be outside?
Rain does not have to stop everything. Operation Mindfall, an augmented reality spy game on the streets of SoFo, can be played with umbrellas and coffee breaks. If you would rather move your slot, you can cancel for free up to 24 hours before start.
Practical details at Questrooms
- Address: Kocksgatan 21A, Södermalm, a few minutes from Medborgarplatsen.
- Time: arrive 15 minutes early for the briefing, play up to 60 minutes, and count on about 1.5 hours in total.
- Price: 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.
- Payment: card or Swish. No cash.
- Language: the briefing is given in English or Swedish.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do in Stockholm when it rains? Museums, swimming pools, fika, cinema and bowling are classic choices. For an activity where you do something together, escape rooms and VR work well. At Questrooms on Södermalm, all classic escape rooms and VR games are indoors and take about 1.5 hours.
What can kids do on a rainy day in Stockholm? Time Travellers suits children aged 8–12, Smash Point KIDS VR kids from age 8 and Jungle Quest KIDS VR kids from age 10. All are indoors at Questrooms, and children under 13 play with an adult in the room.
Can you play outdoor games in the rain? Yes. Operation Mindfall can be played with umbrellas and coffee breaks along the way. If you would rather move your slot, you can cancel for free up to 24 hours before start.
What can a large group do when it rains? Choose something indoors where everyone plays at the same time. At Questrooms, 7–10 people can play BACK-TO-BACK, company groups of 10–38 can book packages, and Quest-to-Go takes 19–200+ people at their own venue.
Book a rainy day
Pick an escape room or a VR escape room and book a slot when the rain comes.
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