Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Vaxholm

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.

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.

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.