If you have high expectations you'll probably not leave unsatisfied. There is so much to discover and experience here. The intense use of theater and performances, not just exhibits, make the park come alive and the kids to go ballistic. It must be like being inside the books for them :). And a big plus for the food. The park have gotten away with junk food altogether and only serve good healthy meals worthy of our lovely kids!
A place where children can experience the real stories in all of Astrid Lindgren's books. I went there on summer and everything was just perfect,esp weather. There are different performance stages and no schedule informed to keep kids decide where they want to go and what they want to see.
We had a really hard time persuading our children to come home with us. They had such a great time and would probably like to settle and live in "Mattisborgan" or "Katthult". The park is a wonderful place that puts you and your kids in the amazing world of Astrid Lindgren's enchanting stories. Two days is a must and the cabins at the park's camp site are recommendable.
Best theme park we have ever been to. People dressed up in costumes interacting with visitors. Although we couldn't Swedish they spoke to us in Englih. Lots of slapstick comedy for us to follow. No big rides just natural play. Never mind the children we were loving it too,Vimerby it self is a relaxing little town with pretty walks and play parks. In the town center is a lovely play area which Childen seem to get on and play.
If you are a fan if Pippi Longstocking you need to visit this place. Different houses are on display and there are frequent shows. My three year old daughter got to hug Pippi and this was magical for her.
We went there as adults and at the beginning we were a bit embarrassed as we were the only people without children. But it was worth it. The park is built with so much love and attention to detail and we saw all our childhood heroes and their world.
This is a must for children, but if your kids don't speak Swedish they won't get nearly as much out of the theater shows. Still there is lots to play with - a giant house where you feel like a miniature person, or tiny child-size houses. There are things to climb, slides, swings and so on, animals to pet, and actors to meet and interact with spontaneously. The park is not over-commercialized at all, and the nicknacks, and sweets and ice cream aren't peddled in an aggressive manner. There is space just to play and relax, you can bring your own food, or eat in one of the very nice restaurants.People who have stayed at the park's own cabins say that the value is very poor. We rented elsewhere based on that, and found that local cabins can offer some very good value. This is a place for imagination and play. There is a lot to see. Get to the theater performances well ahead of time - 30 minutes at least. Follow the park's advice - don't wear your kids out trying to tick all the boxes. The experience is magic enough if you just see whatever you happen to see.
I love this place, it is well done and well managed.The negatives: the food, I might be a food snob but in the three visits we have gone, we have had simply bad food... Not even the expensive restaurant was any good. The shows seem to overlap, so we have to rush and that is just not fun with kids. None of the shows have any sort of shading which makes sitting there hard to deal with on sunny days.The pros: everything else... Also... The shows are fun for the kids, the way the actors take time with kids -specially- those with needs, I think is great!
Visiting World Astrid is a journey into the cozy past. This is a rest and entertainment for both children and adults. Kids certainly will be interested in performances and the opportunity to chat with their favourite book characters. And for adults - an opportunity to see how the world was when our grandmothers were young.The park contains plenty of nice places to eat, play, buy souvenirs etc. It's better to spent there tw days.
Astrid Lindgrens world was a great experience for the whole family. I would not recommend this place for children over 9 years old. This is for the younger crowd. My children spent a full day watching Pippi Longstocking, Emil, Ronja etc. A great place to trigger the imagination of the small ones.I would definitely recommend families with small children to go there.