Drottningholm Palace

A 1600s baroque garden right beside the palace, then an English-style park of ponds, bridges, little islands and big lawns, with the Chinese Pavilion out on the grounds.

A big swimming spot with two sandy beaches, several jetties, ramps down to the water, a kiosk and restaurant, and a small playground on the sand.

Teams solve physical and logic challenges room by room, which works well with older kids and teens.

Staff lend out play bikes and other play gear on the green, with a grill area, and a playground and wading pool just along the path.

Two sandy beaches with big lawns, a diving tower and Café Kanaan selling ice cream and fika.

Indoor skydiving in a vertical wind tunnel for flyers from age 3, with an instructor beside you the whole time and a flight suit, helmet and goggles provided.