Vaxholm Fortress

Easy ferries, ice cream and waterfront wandering make this one of the simplest archipelago days with younger kids.

Getting there by boat and exploring a fortress gives school age kids plenty of adventure before they even read an exhibit.

The boardwalks and water views are half the reason to come, so kids can move even if the galleries only hold them for a while.

A ride through a Viking story plus artifacts and costumed guides makes the history much easier for kids to follow.

The animal encounters are the draw here, especially for kids who would choose feeding an alpaca over another museum.

Animals, obstacle courses and outdoor activities make this a great countryside day without going very far from town.