Astrid Lindgren tourism: Culture and Travel Context

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.

Astrid Lindgren was also an avid political activist, most famously for children's rights and animal welfare. In 1976 she also got attention for reaching a marginal tax rate at 102 per cent, responding with a satirical fairy tale.

Most of her stories take place in her native Småland, though she has also used Stockholm and other places in Sweden as settings. Some of them, including Emil and Bullerbyn describe Nordic folk culture and peasant lifestyle of the early 20th century, as Sweden industrialized and urbanized. Other stories, such as Ronia and Lionheart, are inspired by folk tales and medieval history. Pippi Longstocking is since 2025 a piece of Swedish canon.

1 Astrid Lindgren's World (Vimmerby), ☏ +46 492-798 00. Daily mid May-Aug. Weekends in Sep. An outdoor theme park in Astrid Lindgren's hometown.

3 Junibacken ([ˈjʉːniˈbakən]), Galärvarvsvägen, ☏ +46 8 587 230 00. Astrid 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.

4 Astrid Lindgren's home. Astrid Lindgren lived in this Stockholm apartment from 1941 until her death in 2002. Open for visitors since November 2015. Reservations only.

Vulcanusgatan (Stockholm). One of Astrid's addresses in Stockholm. Home of Karlsson-on-the-Roof.

7 Tegnérlunden (Stockholm/Vasastan). The prologue of Mio, My Child ("Mio, min Mio) is set here. The park also features a statue of Astrid Lindgren.

9 Filmbyn Småland (Mariannelund, Eksjö). The small town of Mariannelund featured in Emil of Lönneberga. The Emil films were shot here.

11 Norröra (Stockholm archipelago). The TV series Vi på Saltkråkan was recorded here. The story was to some extent inspired by Astrid's summers in Furusund.

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