Astrid Lindgren tourism
Astrid Lindgren was born 1907 in Vimmerby, and passed away 2002 in Stockholm, and is among the world's most read writers of children's books. Her works have been translated to 95 languages, and have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.
Most of her stories take place in her native Småland, though she has also used Stockholm and other places in Sweden as settings.
Destinations
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phone: +46 492-798 00An outdoor theme park in Astrid Lindgren's hometown.
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phone: +46 8 587 230 00address: GalärvarvsvägenAstrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking, Karlsson-on-the-Roof and numerous other children's books, is by far Sweden's most popular writer of children's books. Located on the Djurgården island, like many other child-friendly attractions, Junibacken could be described as an indoor theme-park dedicated to the world of her (and a few other Swedish writers') stories. There is also a restaurant.
Astrid Lindgren's homeAstrid Lindgren lived in this Stockholm apartment from 1941 until her death in 2002. Open for visitors since November 2015. Reservations only.
VisbyThe 1969 TV series Pippi Longstocking was recorded here.
TegnérlundenThe prologue of Mio, My Child ("Mio, min Mio) is set here. The park also features a statue of Astrid Lindgren.
LönnebergaSetting of Emil of Lönneberga.
Filmbyn SmålandThe small town of Mariannelund featured in Emil of Lönneberga. The Emil films were shot here.
SevedstorpA village that inspired the Bullerbyn (Noisy Village) series.
NorröraThe TV series Vi på Saltkråkan was recorded here. The story was to some extent inspired by Astrid's summers in Furusund.
Järsta gårdStand-in for Junibacken when Madicken was recorded.
SöderköpingTown scenes of Madicken were recorded here.