Meet Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga and Karlsson on the Roof. Visit the Cherry Valley and the Rose Valley, Matt’s Fort or Bullerbyn. Here in Vimmerby, Småland, you step right into Astrid Lindgren’s World, a world where children are always at the center.
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We’re opening on May 13!
On May 13, we open for the season. Once again, you can step straight into adventures and rediscover beloved stories by Astrid Lindgren. Welcome!
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Stay for Less on Weekdays
Discover Astrid Lindgren’s World for more than one day and stay overnight at our guest accommodation, The Little Town, located right next to the park.
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News for the 2026 season
On June 19, a brand new environment for Mardie will open. A new Junibacken is being built in the same location in the park, but expanded with several full-scale houses, more space for play, and more room for spectators.
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Here, adventure awaits
For a child, it’s a dream come true to be at the heart of the action with their favourite characters close enough to touch them. That’s what they will experience here at Astrid Lindgren’s World. Between performances, you can meet Pippi, Emil and the others in their home settings. Children meeting Astrid Lindgren’s characters that is the real adventure and what makes their visit truly memorable.
To the characters
Have fun!
If there was one thing that Astrid Lindgren cared about, it was the right of children to play freely. The park is full of imaginative play areas! When there are no performances on, the settings from Astrid Lindgren’s stories are also amazing places for fun and games.
To the play areas
Sweden’s largest outdoor theatre
Here, we offer a fantastic theatre experience for people of all ages. Every day we put on about 30 performances, all based on Astrid Lindgren’s stories, many of which include singing, music and dance as part of the story.
To the theatre programme
Stay round the corner from the park
Just outside the gates there are nice and comfortable houses and cottages to sleep the whole family. Here you can stay in everything from old workers’ cottages, townhouses, cabins, cosy crofts, cottages or even a grand two-storey villa.
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Questions and answers
We have compiled answers to the most common questions about visiting Astrid Lindgren’s World.
Frequently asked questions
Good food keeps the legs moving
Days filled with play sometimes require a break to replenish energy supplies.
Food and drink
Opening times
We are open every day from 13 May to 16 August. We are also open on certain weekends and during the autumn school holiday.
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