Mysterium
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Duration
- 60 min
- Age
- Ages 10+
Can you outwit the notorious archaeologist?
Östra Storgatan 3, Jönköping
Things to do in Jönköping
Museums, the shores of Lake Vättern, day trips to Gränna and Visingsö, and ideas for families and evenings out. Escape House on Östra Storgatan is one of the suggestions.
Jönköping sits between Lake Vättern and Lake Munksjön, and many of its sights are close to the water. The city centre has museums, the old Match Factory district and the Kulturhuset Spira arts centre. A long sandy beach runs along Vättern, and Stadsparken sits on the heights to the west. Huskvarna, Gränna, Visingsö and Taberg are a short trip away. The guide is sorted into classics, museums and culture, nature and views, day trips, kids and family, and food and evenings, followed by day plans and yearly events.
Escape House is at Östra Storgatan 3, in the middle of the city centre. The Resecentrum travel centre is a 7–8 minute walk away. Bauers brygga on Lake Munksjön is about four minutes on foot and the county museum seven. Vätterstranden and the Match Factory district are within ten minutes, so a game fits easily around most of the centre.
Escape House
Escape House in Jönköping: five rooms on Östra Storgatan
We have five rooms. Wonderland is the family room, for 3–7 players aged 8 and up. Mysterium takes 2–5 players aged 10+. Dungeons – The Shadow and Dungeons – The Darkness are twin rooms for 2–5 players each, also from age 10; when both are free at the same time, two teams can race each other. These four rooms are rated Medium and are not scary. The Hotel is the scary one, rated Medium/Hard, for 3–6 players aged 15+. Up to 28 people can play at once.
You spend 60 minutes in the room, but allow about 90 minutes in total. Every game can be played in Swedish or English. Since we are right in the city centre, a game fits neatly between a museum visit and dinner, or rounds off a day by the lake.
Classic sights · Jönköping
2 places
Tändsticksområdet
West of Resecentrum · From us: about 10 min on foot
Tändsticksområdet is a district of preserved 19th-century factory buildings and cobbled lanes. It has design and vintage shops, restaurants and cafés. Kulturhuset, run by volunteers, has a cinema, stages, workshops and a flea market, and the Match Museum stands in the middle of the area.
- With children
Västra torget
Väster, city centre · From us: about 15 min on foot
Västra torget has hosted a market for almost a hundred years. When locals talk about “the square”, this is usually the one they mean. It lies in the western part of the city centre.
- With children
Museums and culture · Jönköping
6 places
Jönköpings läns museum
Öster, Dag Hammarskjölds plats · From us: about 7 min on foot
The county museum shows art and cultural history from across the region, including John Bauer’s fairy-tale pictures. In the children’s exhibition Följa John, kids can dress up as trolls or princesses, and the open workshop lets them make things. Admission is free for everyone, and the city library is right across from the entrance.
- Indoors
- With children
- Free admission
Tändsticksmuseet
Tändsticksområdet · From us: about 10 min on foot
The museum is in a listed wooden building from 1848, part of the old match factory. You see preserved machines and learn how Jönköping became the centre of the match industry, and about the workers, including the children who worked in the factory. Younger visitors can hunt for hidden giant matches and make their own matchboxes.
- Indoors
- With children
Kulturhuset Spira
Munksjön · From us: about 10 min on foot
At Kulturhuset Spira on Lake Munksjön, Smålands Musik och Teater stages concerts, theatre, dance and musicals. The house runs its own after-work series of shorter theatre and music evenings, and during the autumn school break it usually holds Kulturlov for children, with crafts, games and backstage tours.
- Indoors
- With children
Fågelmuseet in Stadsparken
Stadsparken · From us: about 30–35 min on foot (uphill), or by bus or car
The Bird Museum is in a 1914 brick building in Stadsparken. Its collection holds 1,450 mounted Swedish birds of 330 species and 2,500 eggs. The building is listed and admission is free – combine it with the animals and the playground in the park.
- Indoors
- With children
- Free admission
Husqvarna Museum
Huskvarna
Husqvarna Museum tells the company’s story from 1620, when the rifle factory was founded. On show are rifles, sewing machines, bicycles, mopeds and chainsaws. The museum is in a 19th-century workshop by the Huskvarna falls, which drop 120 metres.
- Indoors
- With children
Grenna Museum
Gränna
Grenna Museum tells the story of the Andrée expedition: in 1897 three men set out to reach the North Pole by balloon. They died, and were found only 33 years later. The museum also covers other polar expeditions and today’s polar research.
- Indoors
- With children
Parks, nature and views · Jönköping
5 places
Vätterstranden
Öster–Rosenlund · From us: about 10 min on foot to the western end
This long sandy beach follows Lake Vättern from the city centre east towards Rosenlund. A promenade runs the whole length, for walking, running or skating, with lawns, a playground, barbecue spots and volleyball nets along the way. Many people swim here in summer; the rest of the year it is a good place for a walk by the water.
- With children
Stadsparken
Western Jönköping · From us: about 30–35 min on foot (uphill), or by bus or car
Stadsparken is a nature park on the heights of western Jönköping, laid out more than a hundred years ago. Several viewpoints look out over the city, Huskvarna and Lake Vättern. The park has an open-air museum of old buildings, including a medieval wooden church, and animals such as peacocks, goats, alpacas and fallow deer. A large playground with a barbecue area sits in the middle.
- With children
Dunkehallaleden
Dunkehalla, western Jönköping
Dunkehallaleden is a 2.7 km walk through a ravine in western Jönköping. It follows the Dunkehalla stream, whose waterfalls drop a combined 90 metres. The city’s first industries stood here, and a digital quiz trail tells their story. The trail is steep, with several flights of steps.
Strömsberg nature reserve
Ljungarum
Strömsberg nature reserve is on the edge of Jönköping, next to Ljungarum. Broadleaf woodland covers a slope cut by small stream ravines, and in spring the ground is white with wood anemones. Take the bus to Ljungarums kyrka and walk through the avenue past Strömsberg manor.
- With children
Huskvarnaberget & Vista kulle
Huskvarna
The top of Huskvarnaberget looks out over Lake Vättern, with Taberg to the south and Visingsö visible to the north. The trail up starts at Brunstorp farm at the foot of the hill. At Vista kulle you can climb the hill or take in the view straight from the car park.
- With children
With children · Jönköping
1 places
Upptech
Kålgården · From us: about 15 min on foot
Upptech is Jönköping’s science centre. In the experiment hall, children and adults can test ideas, work out puzzles and explore. There is usually extra going on during school breaks. Children under 12 must come with an adult.
- Indoors
- With children
Food and evenings · Jönköping
2 places
Bauers brygga
Munksjön · From us: about 4 min on foot
Restaurants line the Bauers brygga promenade by Lake Munksjön, and Destination Jönköping recommends it for after-work drinks and dinner. Kulturhuset Spira and the Resecentrum travel centre are a few minutes away.
Öster & Hovrättstorget
Öster, city centre · From us: 0–5 min on foot
Öster is the eastern part of the city centre, where Escape House is. Restaurants, cafés and bars are within walking distance here and across the centre, from Swedish home cooking to Italian, Asian and Lebanese. Hovrättstorget is four minutes away.
- With children
Day trips · Jönköping
5 places
Gränna
Gränna
Gränna sits on the south-eastern shore of Lake Vättern, north of Jönköping. Amalia Eriksson began making polkagris candy sticks here in the mid-1800s, and around a dozen candy makers now let you watch the sugar being boiled, pulled and twisted – some let you try it yourself. The square and the narrow lanes of old wooden houses are made for a stroll.
- With children
Visingsö
Vättern, ferry from Gränna
Visingsö lies in the middle of Lake Vättern, and the ferry from Gränna takes about 25 minutes all year round. On the island you can cycle, ride a remmalag – a horse-drawn wagon with a driver who guides you – or follow a treasure hunt. The ruin of Visingsborg castle stands by the harbour.
- With children
Smedbyn & Äppledalen
Huskvarna
The small red houses on Smedbygatan in Huskvarna were once home to the factory’s smiths. Today craftspeople have shops and workshops here, and the cobbled street usually hosts a harvest market in autumn and a Christmas market in December. Äppledalen, the apple valley, has more than 110,000 apple trees and several farm shops.
- With children
Brahehus
North of Gränna, by the E4
The ruin of Per Brahe’s summer palace stands on the cliff edge north of Gränna, high above Lake Vättern. Building began in 1638, and the house burned down in 1708. The view takes in Gränna and Visingsö; stop at the Brahehus rest area on the E4 and walk a couple of hundred metres.
- With children
Taberg
15 km south of Jönköping
Taberg rises to 343 metres above sea level, about 15 km south of Jönköping. On a clear day the summit view reaches 70 km in every direction, with Lake Vättern to the north. Carl Linnaeus is said to have called it “the miracle of Småland”, and a bat museum sits at the entrance to the Taberg mine.
- With children
Ideas for a day · Jönköping
Three ways to fill a day, using places from the list.
A rainy day in Jönköping
- Morning: Jönköping County Museum and John Bauer’s fairy-tale pictures. Admission is free, and the city library is right across from the entrance.
- Lunch: One of the restaurants in Öster, a couple of minutes away.
- Afternoon: A room at Escape House – 60 minutes indoors – then the Match Museum in Tändsticksområdet.
- Evening: Dinner at Bauers brygga and a show at Kulturhuset Spira.
A day with kids
- Morning: Stadsparken with its animals, playground and Bird Museum.
- Lunch: The barbecue area in Stadsparken, or lunch in the city centre.
- Afternoon: Wonderland at Escape House, for 3–7 players aged 8+, or the experiment hall at Upptech.
- Late afternoon: A walk along Vätterstranden, with a playground by the water.
An evening with friends or colleagues
- After work: Meet at Resecentrum and walk 7–8 minutes to Östra Storgatan.
- Early evening: Two teams in the twin Dungeons rooms, or The Hotel for those who want a scare (15+).
- Dinner: Bauers brygga on Lake Munksjön, or Tändsticksområdet.
- Later: Theatre or music in Spira’s after-work series, if the programme fits.
Through the year · Jönköping
Recurring events and seasons. Check the dates with the organiser.
League season, autumn to spring
HV71 ice hockey
HV71 play their home games at Husqvarna Garden in Rosenlund, which seats 6,800. The women’s team plays at the Prolympiahallen next door.
Easter weekend
Custom Motor Show
A car and motorcycle show at Elmia, usually held over Easter.
Wednesdays in summer
Car and motorbike meets at Huskvarna Folkets Park
Every Wednesday in summer, hundreds of cars and motorbikes usually gather at Huskvarna Folkets Park.
The weekend of week 33, in August
Visingsö Riddarspel
Jousting, a medieval market and activities for children on Visingsö.
Third weekend of August
Grenna Bluegrass Festival
Bluegrass and old-time music on Grännaberget, a festival running since 1978.
The autumn school break, late October
Jönköping Horse Show
A week of show jumping, dressage, shows and a trade fair at Elmia. Because it falls in the autumn school break, the week is sometimes nicknamed hästlovet, the horse break.
The autumn school break, week 44
Kulturlov at Spira
During the autumn break, Kulturhuset Spira usually offers crafts and board games in the foyer and backstage tours for families. The municipality lists more holiday activities in its own calendar.
December
Christmas markets in Smedbyn and on Visingsö
In December there is usually a Christmas market on the cobbled street in Smedbyn, Huskvarna, and on Visingsö, where Lucia arrives on horseback.
Details were checked against each place's own website in October 2026. Opening hours and prices change – check with the place before you go.
Quick facts · Jönköping
- Rooms
- 5
- Players per room
- 2–8 (shown on each room)
- Players at the same time
- up to 32
- Game length
- 60 min (allow 90 – arrive 10 minutes early)
- Price
- Adults SEK 325, students and seniors SEK 250, children under 15 SEK 185 (per person, incl. VAT)
- Address
- Östra Storgatan 3, 553 21 Jönköping
- Parking
- There are several nearby car parks; see Jönköping municipality's website for current options.
- Payment
- On site by card or Swish (no cash); invoice for companies that cannot pay by card
- Languages
- Every game can be played in Swedish or English
- Phone
- +46 36 12 35 00
Rooms
Our rooms in Jönköping
5 rooms · 2–8 players per room
Wonderland
- New
- Players
- 3–8 players
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Duration
- 60 min
- Age
- Ages 8+
Find the rabbit and escape from Wonderland
The Hotel
- Scary elements
- Players
- 3–6 players
- Difficulty
- Medium/Hard
- Duration
- 60 min
- Age
- Ages 15+
Will you manage to check out?
Dungeons – The Shadow
- Two identical rooms: race team against team
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Duration
- 60 min
- Age
- Ages 10+
For the competitive player. Can you get out of the dungeons?
Dungeons – The Darkness
- Two identical rooms: race team against team
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Duration
- 60 min
- Age
- Ages 10+
For the competitive player. Can you get out of the dungeons?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What can you do in Jönköping when it rains?
Indoors you have Jönköping County Museum with free admission, the Match Museum and the experiment hall at Upptech. Kulturhuset Spira stages theatre, music and dance, and an escape room on Östra Storgatan works in any weather. By car or bus you can also reach Husqvarna Museum and Grenna Museum.
What can you do with kids in Jönköping?
Stadsparken has animals, a large playground and the Bird Museum. At the county museum children can dress up in the Följa John exhibition, and at the Match Museum they hunt for hidden giant matches. Upptech has experiments for the whole family, and at Escape House, Wonderland is the family room for ages 8 and up.
What can you do in Jönköping in the evening?
Restaurants cluster along Bauers brygga, in Öster and in Tändsticksområdet. Kulturhuset Spira stages music, theatre and musicals and runs its own after-work series. During the season you can watch HV71 play ice hockey at Husqvarna Garden, and an escape room works well before dinner.
Which museums have free admission in Jönköping?
Jönköping County Museum is free for everyone, and so is the Bird Museum in Stadsparken. Among much else, the county museum shows John Bauer’s fairy-tale pictures, and the Bird Museum holds 1,450 mounted Swedish birds.
How do you get to Escape House in Jönköping?
Escape House is at Östra Storgatan 3, in the middle of the city centre. It is a 7–8 minute walk from Resecentrum, and if you come by car there are several car parks nearby.
How do we find you?
Address, parking and public transport are listed under Quick facts on this page and on the Jönköping city page.
Do we need to speak Swedish?
No. Every room is played in English on request and the game masters speak English.
Can we walk in without a booking?
Please book online. A game master is not always on site if no slot is booked.
What is an escape room?
An escape room is a game where you are locked in a themed room and have 60 minutes to find clues, crack codes and solve puzzles to get out. You do not need to be strong or fast, just curious and good at working together. A game master follows you on camera and gives hints if you get stuck.
How many players can we be?
Most rooms suit 2–6 players; some take up to 8. The recommended number is shown on each room. Larger groups book several rooms, with the same start time when the calendar has that time free in the rooms. Several of our rooms come in two identical versions so two teams can race each other. How many can play at the same time depends on the venue and is shown on the team-building page for each city.
How long does it take?
The game itself is 60 minutes. Allow about 90 minutes in total including the introduction before and the debrief afterwards. Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked time.
How much does it cost?
Adults: SEK 325
Students (with a valid student card) and seniors 65+: SEK 250
Children and teens under 15: SEK 185
Prices are per person and room, including VAT. There are no hidden fees. You pay on site by card or Swish. All prices per city are on the Prices page.
Is it scary?
It depends on the room. We have everything from family-friendly adventures like Wonderland to horror rooms like The Asylum, The Hotel and The Dollhouse. Every room is labelled with its theme and whether it has scary elements. Difficulty is a separate thing, shown on its own. Want to know more about a particular room, for example whether there are actors? Ask the venue before you book.
Are you really locked in?
No. The door can always be opened from the inside and the game master can stop the game at any time. We follow the safety rules for public premises.
Do we need to prepare or wear special clothes?
No. No prior knowledge and no special clothing is needed. Bring reading glasses if you need them. Does someone in your group have limited mobility? What we have checked about accessibility is shown on the room’s page. Otherwise ask the venue before you book. We recommend not drinking alcohol before the game; it makes the puzzles noticeably harder.
Are the venues wheelchair accessible?
It varies between rooms and cities. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are labelled on the site, for example The Detectives in Gothenburg. Contact the venue before booking and we will help.