Skansen Historia

Skansen

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Skansen is the world's first open-air museum, founded in 1891. Here you can stroll through five centuries of Swedish history, from north to south, with a …

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Mar 11, 2025
What a fantastic place to visit! We only found out about the place while we were on a boat trip around some of the islands. We must have spent 4 hours here, it was a glorious sunny day but some of th…Full review by Sharon W
Mar 2, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. Plenty to see and do including Nordic animals (we saw arctic fox and moose, but the wolverine was hiding!). The staff were dressed up in several of the houses …Full review by JollyGoodReviewer
Feb 22, 2025
I really wanted and expected to love this park, but it kinda dissapointed me. My favourite part was watching the animals, and honestly that was pretty much what I did there. You can walk around and s…Full review by fenne v
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A unique attraction situated on the island of Djurgarden is an open air museum with a zoo and an aquarium with rare species. It is a pict…
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This incredibly impressive museum was the first of its kind in 1891. The open-air museum was created to celebrate Swedish culture and its tr…
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Facts

Established:11 October 1891
Located:Djurgården, Stockholm, Sweden
Visitors:1,369,431 (2016)
Director:John Brattmyhr
Type:Open-air living museum and zoo

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Hello! Does the Skansen admission include admission to the Skansen aquarium? Thank you.
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It does not I'm afraid.
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What are the best places to eat inside Skansen? Looking for a good restaurant with Swedish food, ideally.
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Unfortunately I didn't have anything to eat there and not quite sure about any restaurants.
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Answer by Michaela K · Jul 7, 2022
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Hi, can we buy tickets for skansen museum by cash at the ticket offfice on the spot?
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Yes! There were no lines for tickets at the entrance.
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Which entrance to you use to go to the stage?
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We walked into the park by the main entrance and out on the other side. I am not sure where the stage is. It's a very big place .
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Answer by Claudia P · Jul 23, 2019
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Visit for festivities on Walpurgis night, Sweden's national day, Midsummer, Lucia, Christmas and New Year's Eve
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Get the map and the booklet before you go exploring
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Non-EU visitors may avail a discount on the 17.5% VAT on purchases
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The crowds are thinner during the weekdays
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If you are visiting on weekends, you can also watch the folk dance presentations and concerts held at the skansen
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Note that prices and opening hours and days vary seasonally; check the website before you go
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If you manage to get tickets to this tuesday event, you will be treated to a rare glimpse into the modern swedish soul
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Check the museum event calendar before your visit
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Hours and admission price vary greatly by time of year
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You can also take the ferry from Slussen and then walk less than a half-mile to the attraction
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During the summer months you can expect to pay 180 kronor (about $21) for adults and 60 kronor (around $7) for children
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If you're visiting in the warmer months, some recommend having a picnic among the property's scenic landscape
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There are good places for food as well here
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It also has a zoo with more than 75 species of scandinavian animals
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Skansen is open all year round
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Also has a zoo with more than 75 species of scandinavian animals, including bears, elks, reindeer, and seals
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Hiking attraction recommended by 14 people on komoot—and
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Pay a visit to the museum shop with handicrafts and swedish design
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In addition, the park has a zoo, carnival area, aquarium, theater, and cafés
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Visitors view a display of houses and farmsteads from around the country
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