Welcome home to Alfie Atkins
Alfie Atkins lives in the old seed shop in the Garden Society of Gothenburg, just next door to the Central station. Curious children and their grown-ups can watch theatre, play in Alfons’ living room, get up to mischief, try out the helicopter, discover new things and explore plenty of clever details inspired by the stories.
The scenography and activities are based on Gunilla Bergström’s beloved Alfie Atkins books and are designed to support children’s development through play and learning. Both children and adults will recognise familiar scenes and characters. Alfie Atkins’ Cultural Centre is run as a non-profit organisation.
Children’s theatre
Every day, the cultural centre presents children’s theatre, included in the admission ticket. To guarantee entry, we recommend booking your visit in advance, even if you already have an annual pass or a pre-purchased ticket. Once your booking is complete, you will receive a ticket with a barcode to present at the entrance.
Children’s theatre every day, included in the admission ticket
For children aged 0–8
Mållgan’s Kafé (Malcolm’s Café)
Feeling hungry after all that play? The cultural centre also houses Mållgan’s Kafé, serving pancakes, sweet treats and drinks for both children and adults. When the weather allows, you can sit indoors or outside on the veranda overlooking the canal.
Allergy or food intolerance? The café offers a wide range of options. Read more on site.
Books translated into more than 40 languages
Behind Alfie Atkins stands the author Gunilla Bergström, born in Gothenburg in 1942. Did you know that around one million Atkins books are borrowed from Swedish libraries every year? The books have been translated into nearly 40 languages. The first title, Good Night, Alfie Atkins, was published in 1972.
Did you know?
Alfie Atkins has different names in different languages. In Swedish he is called Alfons Åberg, in German Willi Wiberg and in Norwegian Albert Åberg.
