Vaxholm Fortress
On its own islet in the strait, this fortress turned back attacks in 1612 and 1719, and the 1800s Kastellet now holds a museum, a restaurant and rooms.
KASTELLET 1, 185 99 Vaxholm, Sweden
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Spy cats, a bear who became a soldier and other animals of war, a spy exhibition, and free daily activities for ages 4 to 15, with kids up to 12 in free.
Island town of wooden houses from around 1900, reached by boat from the city all year, with boats out to the fortress on its own island.
Hand-feeding in the paddock with the keeper, where five alpacas named Kjelle, Yanne, Krille, Teddybear and Pelle eat treats from a cup.
Country estate with a forest obstacle course, adventure golf, disc golf and alpacas, plus a beach with SUPs and canoes to rent.
Art hall from the couple behind BabyBjörn, on 22 hectares of shoreline with a sculpture park, a stone labyrinth on the roof terrace and wide boardwalks from the jetties.
About an hour away, an island with beaches, kayaks and SUPs to rent, ice cream on the pier, a general store for picnics, cottages and a campsite.