Wanderyn
Universeum
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
poi · SE

Universeum

Getting around: Universeum is at Korsvägen, next to Liseberg, about a 20-minute walk from Central Station or a short tram ride (lines 4, 5, 6, 8, 13) to the Korsvägen stop.
Hours: Open year-round, typically daily 10:00-17:00 or 18:00, with extended hours during school holidays; check current schedule as it shifts seasonally.

Universeum is Sweden's national science center, combining a science museum with a genuine indoor rainforest, an aquarium including shark and coral reef tanks, and hands-on exhibits spanning technology, space, and the human body. It's built across several floors, with the rainforest atrium running through the middle of the building.

It's aimed primarily at families and school groups but has enough depth in its aquarium and rainforest sections to interest adult visitors too, and it's a solid rainy-day option in a city where the weather doesn't always cooperate.

Universeum FAQs

Is Universeum good for adults without kids?

Yes, the rainforest and aquarium sections in particular are engaging regardless of age, though much of the exhibit design targets families.

How long does a visit take?

Plan for 2.5 to 4 hours to see the rainforest, aquarium, and main exhibits properly.

Is Universeum near Liseberg?

Yes, they're right next to each other at Korsvägen, making them easy to combine in one day.

Does Universeum have live animals?

Yes, including sharks, rays, and reef fish in the aquarium, plus various rainforest species like snakes and monkeys.

Is there an extra charge for the aquarium?

No, the aquarium and rainforest are included in the general admission ticket.

Your travel graph

Ready to plan Universeum?Planning a trip soon? Add it to build an itinerary.

Reviews/Comments

No comments yet — be the first.