Summer at the Railway Museum
Railway park
The Railway park (Järnvägsparken) offers green spaces, historic surroundings and areas for both play and relaxation. Here, children can roam freely amongst little houses, trains and interactive displays, whilst adults enjoy a unique cultural and historical setting.
Mini-train
A firm favourite with many children. Hop on board and take a ride around the area on the museum’s popular mini-train.
Hosäter Signalman's Cottage
A charming setting where imagination can run wild and children can discover what everyday life was like in the past.
Hennan Station
Step into a historic station setting and experience the atmosphere of the railway’s heyday up close..
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Food and drinks
Take a break between adventures and treat yourself to something tasty. We offer coffee and cake, light lunches and refreshing ice cream for hot summer days.
Restaurant Ångpannan
A bistro inside the museum serving simple meals, coffee and cake, and ice cream – for the whole family in a modern railway setting.
Kalasvagnen - catering wagon
You’ll find the catering wagon in the Railway park. It serves plenty of coffee and cake and ice cream.
The picnic trolley - Matsäcksvagnen
You’ll spot the picnic trolley right at the museum entrance. Perfect for those who want to bring their own picnic in a fantastic setting.
Play areas
There’s space for play both indoors and outdoors. The popular play areas are close to one another, making it easy to combine exploration with running, climbing and playing.
The Children’s Playground - Barngården
An outdoor play area for younger children with plenty of space to run about. And sometimes a train whizzes past at full speed right next to it!
Little Station
Inside the museum, you’ll find a 60-square-metre playroom where children can play at running a station, going on journeys and having train adventures at their own pace.
The Train Hall
The Train Hall is home to a vast array of trains, locomotives and carriages. Here, you can get up close to historic royal carriages and explore the history of Sweden’s railways.
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Take the railbus to the Train Hall
Enjoy a nostalgic journey between the museum, Gävle Central Station and the Train Hall on the popular railbus. A popular trip for young and old alike, where the journey itself is part of the adventure.
Exhibitions
Discover stories, settings and interactive stations where children and adults can explore the history of the railway together.
The Railway Museum shop
Take home a souvenir from your day. In the shop, you’ll find this summer’s range of T-shirts, caps, toys and gifts – alongside classic favourites for all train enthusiasts. Always with sustainability in mind.