Culture night in Vaxholm
The 2026 Culture Night will be celebrated on Friday, October 9. All events are free, but some require a ticket. Tickets go on sale September 28 and can be picked up at the library or the tourist office.
Paranormal evening at Bogesund Castle
Welcome to an exciting evening at Bogesund Castle with a focus on paranormal phenomena and supernatural events.
Mystery Walk in Vaxholm
Join us on an exciting and slightly eerie mystery walk through downtown Vaxholm, where you’ll work together to search for clues, solve riddles, and piece together the puzzle that may reveal what really happened to Elias Rask.
Fall Break Weekend at the Museum
We're keeping all our exhibitions open and offering fun activities for all ages.
Mystery Walk in Vaxholm
Join us on an exciting and slightly eerie mystery walk through downtown Vaxholm, where you’ll work together to search for clues, solve riddles, and piece together the puzzle that may reveal what really happened to Elias Rask.
Mystery Walk in Vaxholm
Join us on an exciting and slightly eerie mystery walk through downtown Vaxholm, where you’ll work together to search for clues, solve riddles, and piece together the puzzle that may reveal what really happened to Elias Rask.
Mystery Walk in Vaxholm
Join us on an exciting and slightly eerie mystery walk through downtown Vaxholm, where you’ll work together to search for clues, solve riddles, and piece together the puzzle that may reveal what really happened to Elias Rask.
Paranormal evening at Bogesund Castle
Welcome to an exciting evening at Bogesund Castle with a focus on paranormal phenomena and supernatural events.
Urban Fredriksson is giving a lecture on the Pålsund Bridge and Fingal
You are warmly invited to attend a presentation on the Pålsund Bridge and Fingal. Sandwiches will be served starting at 6:30 p.m.
Oktoberfest in Vaxholm
Vaxholm is filled with Oktoberfest spirit! Throughout the day, you'll find festive deals in stores and restaurants, and when evening comes, the celebration kicks off at Waxholms Hotell starting at 5:00 p.m. with live music, great food, and drinks!
Military History Exhibition
Join us for a special tour of Fredriksborg Fortress—a defensive structure built at Oxdjupet between 1724 and 1735.
Paranormal evening at Bogesund Castle
Welcome to an exciting evening at Bogesund Castle with a focus on paranormal phenomena and supernatural events.
Music in the summer evening
Bach and folk music. David Härenstam on guitar and Erik Rydvall on nyckelharpa come together in a program that explores the interplay between Baroque and Nordic folk music.
Outdoor Movie Night at Rindö Redutt
Welcome to the annual outdoor movie night at Rindö Redutt. Bring your own picnic basket and something to sit on. Children ages 5 and up can try their hand at Bollywood opera.
Music in the summer evening
Summer Greetings with Dance & Piano. Music by W. Peterson-Berger. Rozita Auer and Carolina Larsson, dance, and Stefan Ydefeldt, piano.
Archipelago market and Strömmingsrodd
Welcome to the archipelago market with traditional crafts. Vaxholm Folk Dance Association dances to the music of the folk band.
Tour of the Oscar-Fredriksborg Fortress
Guided tour of the lower works at the Oscar-Fredriksborg Fortress.
Music in the summer evening
The New World. Organ music from North America and elsewhere. Eskil Lindbäck, organ.
100th Anniversary of the Pålsund Bridge & City Hall
You’re invited to join the celebration at Vaxholm’s cinema! Watch footage from the grand opening in 1926 and listen to talks on the history of the Pålsund Bridge and City Hall. Free admission.
Traditional Midsummer celebration
2:00–4:30 p.m. Traditional celebration featuring a maypole, dancing, folk musicians, and folk dance groups.
Children's Midsummer Celebration
10:00–11:30 a.m. Children’s Midsummer celebration featuring a maypole, singing, and dance games for the little ones.
Special military history tour at Oscar-Fredriksborg Fort
Step behind the usually closed doors and discover the Upper Works. You can also meet “Hidden in Sweden,” who will show a film and answer questions.
Guided Tour of Bogesund Castle
Come and explore a castle from the 1640s, parts of which are completely intact and have a fascinating history.
Archipelago boat day
We welcome summer with Archipelago Boat Day! The classic archipelago boats depart in procession from Strömkajen and meet in Vaxholm for a market, music, and a public festival.
Exhibition by the Local History Society: Buildings in Vaxholm
Check out the exhibition featuring both well-known and lesser-known buildings throughout Vaxholm in the library window all summer long.
Early summer gospel tunes
Musical devotions with Vaxholm Gospel led by Christina Nordstrand and Danderyd Gospel led by Sabina Lilja.
Among castles, cottages, and runestones
Join us for a guided hike through the beautiful nature of Bogesund!
Concert with the Resarö Children's Choir
Concert with the Resarö children's choir Tonfiskarna. Playful summer tunes.
Spring concert with the Cecilia Choir
Spring concert with the Cecilia Choir, conducted by Cecilia Thomsson.
Cuckoo's Nest in the Garden of the Senses
Cuckoo Church Service in the Garden of the Senses with Rev. AnneLi Amilon. Music by Berga Brass. Coffee will be served afterward.
Vaxholm Spring Salon
See the group exhibition featuring 40 artists and around 100 works.
Vaxholm Spring Salon
Come see the group exhibition featuring 40 artists and around 100 works. The opening is on May 9. The exhibition runs through May 17. You’re warmly invited!
May Day in Vaxholm
As is tradition, we’ll listen to the song and the spring speech on the Town Hall steps at 7:00 p.m. and then watch the bonfire being lit on the raft outside the Hembygdsgården.
Gospel concert
Gospel concert with Samuel Ljungbladh together with Vaxholm Gospel. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 21 at 12 noon on billetto.se.
Exhibition by the Herring Rowers
At the Vaxholm City Library, you can see how herring fishing was done in the past.