Halloween in Stockholm 2025 – Spooky Activities and Tips

Tips for Halloween Events in Stockholm

Looking for the best things to do for Halloween in Stockholm 2025? Here are our top picks - from a chilling Ghost Walk at Vaxholm Citadel to theme park thrills, boat tours, escape rooms, and a simple pumpkin-carving guide.

Halloween falls on Friday, October 31, 2025 so plan ahead!

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 with face terrifying clowns, zoombies and cult leaders.
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.

New 2025 – Ghost Walk at Vaxholm Citadel

Trade Old Town’s alleys for fortress courtyards. Join a guided ghost walk through the dark passages of Vaxholm Citadel (Vaxholms Kastell) a uniquely atmospheric historical setting with spine-tingling stories and legends. Choose a full evening with dinner, a ghost walk only, or the family-friendly version.

Read more about the ghost walk here

Escape Room – Fox in a Box

Fox in a Box in Stockholm offers a thrilling Escape Room experience that's perfect for Halloween! Gather friends and take on a thrilling escape room like Zombie Lab, Zodiac Killer, or the Bunker — perfect for a spooky evening.

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
• Filmstaden 
• 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.  

Useful tools when carving a pumpkin

• Paper templates and a pen
• Sharp knives (one large, one small)
• Spoon
• Tea light (preferably battery-operated)

Step by step instructions

• Cut off a lid at a slight angle so it won’t fall in.
• Scoop out fibres and seeds. Rinse the seeds — roast with a little oil and salt at 175°C for 20–30 minutes.
• Draw eyes, nose, and mouth using a template.
• Cut along the lines carefully and push out the pieces.
• Place a light inside and replace the lid.

Practical tips for Halloween in Stockholm

• Dress for the weather - many activities are outdoors.
• Pre-book popular events - autumn holiday dates sell out fast.
• Get around easily - combine activities with Hop On–Hop Off bus or a boat tour.

Map of Halloween Events in Stockholm