Halloween in Stockholm with Spooky Activities

Tips for Halloween Events in Stockholm

Here, you can read our best and spookiest tips for creepy activities in Stockholm during Halloween. You will also learn how to carve your very own pumpkin lantern step-by-step!
The tradition of celebrating Halloween originally comes from Ireland and is a major holiday in the U.S. Nowadays, Halloween has become a well-loved holiday in Sweden too. However, it’s important to note that Halloween is not synonymous with our Swedish holiday, All Saints' Day, even though both holidays are associated with the dead and death.
When is Halloween in Sweden? It is celebrated on October 31st every year, just like in many other countries.
Homes and gardens are decorated with lanterns made from pumpkins, gravestones, cobwebs, skeletons, and other spooky decorations. Another tradition is for children to dress up in scary costumes and go around the neighborhood asking for tricks or treats. Do you enjoy scaring others or being scared yourself? Here are our tips for Halloween events in Stockholm!

Ghost Walk in the Old Town – Stockholm Ghost Walk

Are you curious and bloodthirsty? Then you should join a walk through Gamla stan, where you'll entertainingly hear legends about diseases, murders, and mysteries. You’ll explore the dark streets and alleys that form the oldest parts of Sweden's capital: a creepy activity and the perfect Halloween event in Stockholm.

Tip – Take the Hop On-Hop Off bus – you can hop off at the Royal Palace or Old Town stop.

Photo: Fredrik Söder/Parks and Resorts

Halloween at Gröna Lund

Experience an unforgettable Halloween at Gröna Lund, where excitement and fear come together in a magical atmosphere! Throughout October, the amusement park transforms into a fright-filled oasis, packed with thrilling rides that will give you an adrenaline rush. For horror fans, there are 5 different haunted houses to visit – face terrifying clowns and cult leaders, or visit the infected restaurant.
For younger visitors, there are family-friendly activities with a focus on pumpkins and cobwebs in a slightly spooky Gröna Lund.

Tip – Take the Hop On-Hop Off bus and hop off at the stop right outside Gröna Lund.

Take a Break from the Scares – Relax with a Boat tour

Take a break from all the scares and enjoy a relaxing cruise through the capital with popular sightseeing tour Under the Bridges of Stockholm. It does offer some excitement although of a different kind, as it takes you through the locks between Saltsjön and Lake Mälaren. The tour takes you under 12 bridges in Stockholm and will show you famous sights, areas and buildings – all from the waterside. There is a bar onboard if you want to enjoy a classic Swedish fika during the tour.

Halloween Party – Decorations and Costumes

Planning to throw a Halloween party in Stockholm? Then you might be looking for suitable decorations and costumes. Here are some tips on stores where you can find everything you need for your party:

• Buttericks – offering scary costumes and decorative items.
• Lagerhaus – creepy sweets and both spooky and cute Halloween decorations.
• Partyland – a wide range of costumes and Halloween-themed decorations.
• Thorslunda självplock – where you can pick your pumpkin.
• Hötorget – where you can buy beautiful autumn bouquets with flowers and pumpkins.

Escape Room – Fox in a Box

Fox in a Box in Stockholm offers a thrilling Escape Room experience that's perfect for Halloween! You and your team can be challenged in themed rooms where every clue brings you closer to freedom. Do you dare to take on the challenge in the Zombie Lab, Zodiac Killer, or the Bunker?

Tip - Hop off or on the Hop On-Hop Off bus at Sveavägen and take a short walk to Fox in a Box at Sveavägen 14.

Watch a Horror Movie at the Cinema

Going to the cinema to watch a horror movie is a perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit! In the fall, both classic and new horror films are often shown, guaranteeing chills and exciting experiences. Invite your friends, grab some popcorn, and prepare for a spooky night in the dark theater. A real spine-tingler on the big screen is the ultimate way to experience Halloween, especially for those who love to be scared! Here are some cinemas where you can watch horror films:

• Capitol
• SF Bio
• Rio

Carve your own Pumpkin Lantern for Halloween

Get in the mood for Halloween by carving your very own pumpkin lantern. It’s a fun activity for the whole family to get involved in! Start by deciding what your pumpkin is going to look like – scary, happy, sad or cooky? If you can’t settle for just one, make a whole family of pumpkins and everyone gets one of their own. Here are our best tips of method and tools to use.  

Tip  – Don’t throw away the pumpkin seeds! Rinse them thoroughly, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with some sea salt and roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes on 175 °C. A super tasty and healthy snack! 

Useful tools when carving a pumpkin

• Paper cut-outs for your design  
• Pen 
• Sharp knives – preferable two different sizes  
• Spoon
• Candles (preferably battery-operated flameless candles to reduce the fire risk) 

Step by step instructions

• Start by carving off the top of the pumpkin to create a lid.  
• Scoop out the pumpkin flesh, fibres and seeds.  
• Create your own (or use a ready-made) cut out for the pumpkin’s eyes, nose and mouth. Carefully attach the cut-out to the pumpkin and draw on the contours with a pen. Remove the cut-outs.  
• Carefully use the knife to carve along the drawn-on contours and saw through the skin that you can press out the loose pieces. If you are removing large pieces try cutting of a smaller piece at the time.  
• Light a candle inside!  

Map of Halloween Events in Stockholm