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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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Dec 23, 2024
We visited this place with high hopes as we went at Christmas time and were hoping for a nice Christmas market. Unfortunately it was not as good as we hoped, as the place was quite muddy and due to … Full review by dmjk2103
Dec 19, 2024
Skansen is such a unique experience! It’s an open-air museum that showcases Swedish history, with traditional houses and people dressed in historical clothing. I loved learning about Swedish traditio… Full review by Kate Y
Dec 17, 2024
There's really nice parts of the park, but it feels a little run down if you go on a week day in winter. Watched some amazing glass blowing and pottery though and saw some very cool animals close up… Full review by Richard M
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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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Located in Djurgården, this open-air museum also has a zoological park that displays Scandinavian fauna. Arthur Hazelius laid the f…
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The Skansen Museum and Zoo on the island of Djurgården in Stockholm city is the first open-air museum in the world. It was inaugurated in 18…
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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

Questions & answers

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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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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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Can anyone tell me which entrance for Skansen is closest to the ferry terminal?
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As I remember, the first ferry stop is near the Vasa Museum. The second stop is closer to Skansen.
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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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