Nyckelviken

A short boat ride gets you an island with swimming, crafts and food without committing to a full archipelago expedition.

Water views and boats outside make this feel like a mini resort while still being close enough for city sightseeing.

The huge mill themed play structure makes this worth crossing the bridge for kids who love climbing and pretend play.

Lake swimming, trails and a café make this one of the easiest places to feel like you left the city without really doing so.

Hands on science, gaming and technology exhibits make this one of the easiest museums to spend several hours in with kids.

This is the hands on part of the science museum, where kids can experiment, climb and solve problems instead of just looking.