Sydpoolen

Sweden's largest science center, with more than 400 hands-on experiments over four floors, a water section, an illusion gallery and a 40-meter slide.

The King and Queen's home, on UNESCO's World Heritage list, where kids 4 to 12 can follow a picture hunt through the palace rooms and win a little reward at the end.

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.

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

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.