Astrid Lindgren’s World

In the middle of Småland, in the town of Vimmerby, Astrid Lindgren’s World is located just a stone’s throw from Astrid Lindgren’s childhood home. Almost half a million visitors come every year to meet Pippi Longstocking, Emil in Lönneberga, Ronja the Robber’s Daughter and all the others.

Here, visitors can step straight into the world of fairy tales and experience scenes and environments directly taken from Astrid Lindgren’s stories. The park features carefully constructed environments such as Villa Villekulla, Katthult and Mattisborgen, where both children and adults can watch performances and interact with their favorite characters.

Every day, there are theatrical performances around the park, where actors bring the well-known stories to life. In between performances, there is a chance to meet the characters, play in the imaginative environments, or explore the park’s many playgrounds.

Here you can meet the adventurous and strong Pippi Longstocking, who lives in Villa Villekulla together with her horse Lilla Gubben and the monkey Mr. Nilsson. Visitors can also meet the mischievous Emil in Lönneberga, who often gets up to funny antics on the farm in Lönneberga, or the brave and lovable children in Ronja the Robber’s Daughter. All characters come to life through fun and interactive performances in the park, giving visitors a chance to experience Astrid Lindgren’s magical world up close.

If there was one thing Astrid Lindgren loved, it was play and imagination. In Astrid Lindgren’s World, there is therefore plenty of space for free play, such as Bullerbyn and the play barn in Katthult, the Inte-stöta-marken-banan, Kvarnen, Mattisskogen and Lilla Bråkmakargatan. And can you think of more fun places to play than Pippi Longstocking’s Villa Villekulla or the deep corridors under Mattisborgen? When there is no performance going on, there is free play in the environments.

In Astrid Lindgren’s World there are not only fairy-tale adventures and theater performances – here the whole family can also test their luck and sharpness in various classic fairground games. Challenge each other in the wheel of fortune, test your precision in ball throwing or horseshoe throwing and see who can get the most points in ring toss. There are also exciting lotteries where you can win great prizes. Perfect activities for those who want an extra dose of excitement and joy during their visit to the park!

During the autumn holidays, Astrid Lindgren’s World opens up for a unique and atmospheric experience. The park is dressed in autumn colours, and when dusk falls, fire baskets and lanterns light up the walkways, creating a cosy atmosphere. The fresh air is filled with the scent of lit barbecues and freshly roasted almonds, which reinforces the feeling of autumn cosiness. Around 60 artisans and exhibitors are on site and offer a wide range of handicrafts, traditional crafts and tasty delicacies.

During these days, visitors can meet beloved characters such as Emil in Lönneberga, Pippi Longstocking, Ronja the Robber’s Daughter, Karlsson on the Roof and Rasmus on the Luff. Every day, around 20 performances are performed around the park, bringing scenes from Astrid Lindgren’s stories to life. For example, in Katthult you can see Emil making fun of his father Anton, while Kling and Klang try to catch Pippi in Villa Villekulla.