Astrid Lindgren's Stockholm - City Walk

Astrid Lindgren's Footsteps

Welcome to a magical city walk where we explore Astrid Lindgren's Stockholm – the city that inspired one of Sweden's most beloved authors and her fantastic stories.

But the journey begins long before she came to the capital. Hear about Astrid Lindgren's upbringing on the Näs farm outside Vimmerby, where she grew up with her siblings in a safe, rural environment with her parents Samuel August and Hanna. Here, her love for storytelling, play and freedom was born. Astrid was a good student in school and had several close girlfriends – but it was play that attracted her the most. She loved to climb trees, play Indian and invent adventures, just like her characters would later do.

We follow her journey to Stockholm, where she had several professions before becoming an author – journalist, secretary and editor. Hear about how life in the big city shaped her, her passion for jazz, and what it was like to become a single mother at the age of 19. Astrid later had another child, and it was for her daughter Karin that she one evening told about a red-haired girl with freckles – a story that changed children's literature forever.

The walk takes us through Atlaskvarteren and Vasaparken, where Astrid lived for a large part of her life and wrote many of her beloved books. We pass Sabbatsbergs Hospital and the Garden of Senses, before reaching Tegnérlunden, a place she passed almost daily for 25 years on her way to work. Here you will hear about the boy Bo Vilhelm Olsson, who one day disappeared from our world and became Mio in Mio, my Mio.

And of course we celebrate Pippi Longstocking, who turns 80 on May 21 this year! The strong, independent and headstrong girl that Astrid created has inspired generations around the world.

What is included in the city walk?

90-minute city walk with authorized guide
Astrid Lindgren's own story spiced with elements from her books
Visit to Valentin Sabbat's inn and health spring

Practical information

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children
Children under 15 are welcome in the company of a paying adult and can join free of charge.

🌦 Conducted in all weathers
(unless otherwise notified)

👥Group size
Smaller groups for a personal, present and vibrant experience.
Max 25 on the city walk.

🐾Pets
Kind dogs on a leash are welcome together with their owner

🧥 Clothing
Clothing according to the weather and comfortable shoes. Keep in mind that it is colder to stand still and listen than to be out walking in the cold.

⏱ Time/Length
Approx. 90 minutes / approximately 2.3 km.

Collection & conclusion

📍 Collection: at the fountain in front of Folktandvården/Eastmaninstitutet on Dalagatan 11.

🏁 Conclusion: In Tegnerlunden
Feel free to use SL's travel planner for a smooth journey 🚇

🗣Language
Swedish. English and Italian are offered on request

👟Tempo
Calm walking pace with several stops for stories, pictures and reflection.

♿ Accessibility
Please notify in advance of any special needs
The surface varies between asphalt, gravel, slopes and stairs.

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Thank you very much – and see you again in the city 🌱