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Child ticket for 4-15 year olds
Free entry for 0-3 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Please be aware that the staff providing background information at each house is a volunteer and it can’t be guaranteed that all staff speak English
Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 15.00
Saturday & Sunday: 10.00 - 16.00
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When you visit Skansen, which sits on the beautiful island of Djurgården, you can escape the confines of 21st-century life and explore a simpler life. As you step through the gates, you’re transported to pre-industrial Sweden, where you’ll find yourself surrounded by around 150 houses and farmsteads from every part of the country.
The world changed rapidly in the 19th-century and many feared that traditional live would disappear. That is why Skansen was created in 1891, to preserve traditional customs and occupations. At this unique museum in Stockholm, you can still see how the Swedes once lived according to the changing seasons and learn about the customs and traditions, work, celebrations and everyday life of times gone by. You can visit traditional crafts workshops like butter-churning, weaving, shoe making and glassblowing.
As the place where Swedish traditions are maintained, Skansen is also the place where traditional festive occasions are celebrated by many who live in Stockholm, including the Royal Family. For Easter, Midsummer, Lucia, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and all other Swedish holidays, people come here to celebrate.
Skansen is not only the home Swedish traditions, it is also the home of many wild Nordic animals, which makes Skansen both a zoo and a museum. As you walk through traditional rural Swedish life, you’ll find yourself face-to-face (at a safe distance) with brown bears, moose, wolves, reindeer and lynxes.
Your ticket to Skansen also gives you access to the Children’s Zoo – Lill Skansen- where you can introduce your kids to about thirty different animal species up close. There are mini pigs, roslag sheep, guinea pigs, rabbits, toads, lizards and even cats. There is also a playground and a small stage for theatre, music and lessons about animals.
Another site you can visit with your Skansen ticket is the Baltic Sea Center, where you can discover the underwater world from the Stockholm Archipelago to the open sea. The Center has multiple aquariums with different water systems and habitats that show the various Baltic Sea environments which make it unique. Your ticket does not give you access to the Skansen Aquarium.
If you want to explore this one of a kind place, then get your tickets in advance. You can easily spend up to half a day in this great attraction, as there are several restaurants and cafés where you can buy a delicious meal to keep you going. Don’t forget to visit the museum shop on your way out to find traditional handicrafts and Swedish-designed items.
100 Reviews
eleanorh452
Absolutely loads to see. We really enjoyed exploring all day and learning about Swedish history and animals. An excellent place to spend the day.
belindahui23
Great visit to this large open-air museum — one of the highlights of our trip to Stockholm. The park is filled with many preserved Swedish buildings that you can pop into and there are takes you back in time to see how people used to work and live. There were also many cute Nordic animals inside. A great place to visit to learn about Sweden. It’s huge so expect to spend at least 3 hours inside.
mymeryir
Amazing experience, large beautiful place and it has everything you need when you come with a toddler. Restaurant, zoo, playground and other interactive & interesting attractions.
KathyG6262
Go back in time and learn and see the Swedish culture. Museums, glassblowing, dancing, theatre, animals, gardens, aquarium, etc. Very clean and everyone is so friendly. Five STARS.
Sightsee42857668565
In 1972 I was fascinated by Scandinavian history. I finally got to live my little girl memories in the delight that is Skansen. Every corner held a new treasure and I cannot wait to go back and explore some more. I love the feeling of being out in the wild, peaceful countryside but in the heart of Stockholm. Very well put together and well kept. Delightful.
Ciaoyoga
Fabulous outdoor museum and kids zoo. We were presented with a paper map and off we went to explore. So much to see. My husband and I enjoyed chatting in the furniture workshop, engineering workshop and the hardware shop. We saw the moose, bison and wild boar. The elevator and funicular railway saved us some uphill walking. Lots of places to eat. Family friendly. The old buildings are beautiful. Well done on a great museum.
olafj478
Skansen is both an open-air museum and a zoo, showcasing Swedish history with reconstructed farmsteads and historical buildings. There's also a delightful zoo featuring native Scandinavian animals. The live demonstrations and seasonal activities make it engaging for visitors of all ages. Be prepared for a lot of walking, but it's worth every step.
ShoshanaS35
My boyfriend and I went to Slansenon Midsommar and despite it being I’m sure more crowded than usual, it was a fantastic place to explore and spend several hours! The actual raising of the maypole was very crowded but once you moved away from that there was plenty of space to spread out and see all there was to see. Very fun to be outdoors on a beautiful day! We did not take the funicular up or down, or is a short walk up, some steps and manageable incline for a short distance. Also no need to wait for the escalator if there’s a line, it is a very short walk up after entering. Note: we did not eat here and there were several long-ish lines at the food vendors. Many people do bring their own food and picnic there though!
Oldie1958
A very interesting day out at this wonderful heritage and cultural centre - it is difficult to call it a museum. It's worth taking the funicular to the top to start your visit as this makes it easier to see more of the attractions. There is a lot of walking involved and we didn't have the time to see it all, so we may well go back when we next visit Stockholm. There are lots of places within Skansen to get something to eat or drink and there is ample seating all round the "park".
StefanieH443
We visited Skansen in part to avoid the cruise ship crowds at the other museums, so I didn't have high expectations, but we could honestly have stayed all day if time had permitted! Bus 67 brings you from the city center to the front of Skansen. It was much larger than I anticipated, and we visited the Baltic Sea Science Center plus the nordic animals section, as well as the historical sites. There are a lot of farmstead types of sites which are spread out, as well as the town quarter, gardens with city viewpoints and Sami area, so bring comfortable shoes. There are food vendors out front, and the gift shop is very nice.
F1616ANpeterr
Just leaving Skansen and wanted to thank the new General Manager: he demonstrated a commitment to customer service that reminded me of Tom Cruise in Top Gun. If everyone gets a fraction of the great service I received- the place will thrive under his leadership!
ravindrav48
Initially I had very low expectations from this place but this one surprised me as it is not just a zoo but a lot more. As the name suggests it's an open air museum illustrating the old style of living of Swedish people. How the people used to live, how their houses were. The zoo is also interactive for kids. It also has great views and nice walking trails. Overall something for everyone.
55djo55
We really enjoyed it here. We hadn't researched it much so had no expectations but were pleasantly surprised. You start by walking through a live historical museum of olde world shops like a glass maker, bakers, iron mungers etc which was pretty interesting and then you move on to the various green spaces, rune stones, and the bit we didn't realise was part of Skansen but loved the most, the Nordic Animals section. We saw 3 very lazy bears, some Lynx, seals and the best bit, some Moose! I'd definitely recommend to anyone young, old, with kids or without.
Barbara1407
I had high expectations for Skansen but it was still much better than I'd expected. If possible, chose to go when the weather is forecast to be good as apart from the Aquarium it's almost all outdoors. The buildings are fascinating, various types including very old buildings and a village with crafts to watch. The Nordic animals are wonderful - we went around twice. We didn't have time to see the Aquarium, pay extra for it. We arrived by 11am and only left at 6pm because they were closing for the day. Don't take my word, just visit. I've been to several re-enactment villages and this is vastly the best.
parsley1410
Very interesting museum very much like Beamish or Iron Bridge in UK The houses are amazing and from different time periods in Swedish history. Guides ALL speak English and are happy to chat. lots of walking as its vast and quite hilly, amazing views from the back of the park near the bear enclosure. Set aside the best part of a day to visit and hope for sunny weather as its all outside Entrance opposite the Abba Museum short tram ride from Stockholm City centre
2412rachaelr
We didn't have as much time here as we would have liked so didn't see it all, but there was so much we did see that it was amazing. The little town was great and so interactive, and the houses all so authentic. A bit of a lack of signage in places, and it's vast so keep your map on you. The Nordic animals were so great to see - we did go to the smaller zoo there also, which felt like a bit of a liberty to pay nearly the same entrance fee again for such a small area, but it was great to get up close and personal with baby lemurs!
chrismB7291QA
This is a must see in Stockholm, easy to get to by boat from the centre. The site is vast a mish mash of preserved buildings, reinacted ways of life and animals native to the area. The old buildings are just that and definitely one for the purists. The reinactments can be great to understand how people used to live. We encountered two ladies who gave an excellent demonstration of how to recycle wool clothing. But this wasn't guaranteed as another actor in the ironmongery shop seemed to be recreating a ghost and just stared at us. The animals, if they were actually there (some of the pens were empty), we're great. They have a wide variety in large pens. The bears were especially good watching them climb trees or play in the pool with a hose.
KensingtonLass
Excellent, very interactive outdoor museum/children’s zoo/aquarium. Great for the whole family - teens, pre-teens, younger kids and adults. Don’t miss the working glass blowing factory, highly interactive children’s zoo and small aquarium, as well as learning about the many traditional buildings transported from all over Sweden.
manumaya21
One of my favorite spots in Stockholm! From the historical side of it, to the museums, picnic areas, kids space, the aquarium, the friendly staff.. if you go on a sunny day you will definitely have a blast!
Natasha_Var
Visit this place if you go during a sunny day and have half a day to spare. The houses were brought from different locations and have the original furniture inside, it's kind of a small museum in each house. There are houses that belong to craftmanship and there are workshops or presentations is each house. There is a large market place where you can buy food and drinks. There is also an aquarium with all sorts of fish, a zoo for kids and a location with nordic animals.
HanneloreH777
One of the best attractions we visited in Stockholm. It covers quite a large area, there is a lot of Swedish heritage and cultural artefacts to see and experience. It creates somewhat immersive experience with a lot of historical details and touches. The zoo area was quite enjoyable as well, although it wouldn't usually be my sort of thing, but not this time - it felt almost like seeing the animals in their natural habitat rather than a zoo. The most amazing touch was the picnic area where you could even do your own BBQ or buy freshly prepared traditional Swedish dishes.
Izzyw247
Me and my bf had a lovely trip to Skansen. It is easy to get to by the tram line. Loved the old buildings showing the traditional way of life in Sweden, although lots of them were closed when we visited. Make sure to check out the view, as there's an incredible view of the city in the back left corner. A nice variety of Nordic animals outside to see, lots were asleep but still visible. The bears were so cute and looked very happy. We managed to get quite close to the reindeers as they were eating at the time. The star of the show for us though was the African animals and reptile area/aquarium. You have to pay extra to enter this area but it is definitely worth it! The tiny marmosets were the best part for me, incredibly inquisitive and sweet. The African area also has a great monkey enclosure with lots of baby monkeys, and the meerkat enclosure you can get up very close to them. The aquarium was incredible, with massive crocodiles, and amazing fish to see. Lots of snakes on show as well, and you can even touch a snake and tarantula. The Baltic museum bottom floor looked incredible, with a walkthrough tunnel and lots to learn about. The upstairs area included more informative, educational areas. Great trip overall!
elizabethpV6426RY
Had an absolutely wonderful day at Skansen. It is advertised as an open air museum with restored and saved buildings from around Sweden. There are plenty of buildings dotted around the site to look at and some you can go in. We visited on a weekend and many of the town buildings were open to go in (specifically the old amenities shop, glass makers, bakers, iron monger and iron shop). I can understand why some reviews are annoyed that a lot of the buildings are closed or don’t have ‘actors’ or info givers. However, if you visit during the week and in off season what do you expect?! There were plenty of ‘info givers’ in costume dotted around and the lady in the Old amenities shop was very clear they were not actors but simply there to give information about the building and blend in. There were also tours throughout the day guiding you around the buildings and giving info. Some buildings appear shut but if you go up to the door and try it you can go in for a look (to those complaining take some initiative and try the door handle…) The experience also advertised a zoo where visitors can see animals from around Sweden - this was a lovely experience seeing reindeer (defiantly attend the reindeer talk at 1230!) brown bears, Lynx and Moose! This was a lovely part of the day. Overall, I really enjoyed Skansen and think those complaining need to do better research about what you are paying to get into - website clearly states that it’s a mixed experience and if you visit on the off season expect there to not be as many buildings open with info givers. Only criticism is there isn’t a great amount of food options.
X2020UDmichaelad
Really interesting and some of the workshops were really impressive. Gifts or merchandise were expensive which was disappointing as you would expect the products to be cheaper if all produced or made within the local area. Not too busy but didn't manage to see everything so would recommend you book out half a day minimum. Really worth the money
GeorginaM989
Lovely open air museum. Lots to see and great for children. The Nordic zoo was a bonus, with moose and brown bears. There was also a lovely children's zoo. The views across Stockholm were also fab and it was good value for money. My only complaint was that the shop/houses shut so early (3pm) we missed out on trying the bakery goods and seeing some of the demonstrations (glass blowing etc) The actual park remained open so you could still walk around it but it was a little disappointing. If you're going to visit, get there early to make the most of it all.
ShubhK
I visited during a cold January day. It was quiet and half of the buildings were closed to tourists. However I still enjoyed the snowy and calm setting - it's very fitting for Sweden.
4tiagok
Very fun experience, fun attractions, nice people, cute animals it's a very nice park and it's a must go in Stockholm and go during the summer ;)
EnglandNorfolk
Had the best time here. I'd been there in 2019, however now an aquarium and zoo. Worth on a dry or rainy day. The guys in the glass works were amazing, so friendly and passionate about what they do. This place is fantastic, you get a history through time. Just terrific!
SSL920
We spent almost the whole day here. From the Xmas lights to the beautiful art performance, everything is interesting. And we finished with the hot dog, eating around an outdoor firepit. Wish we were here in a sunny and warm day, maybe we will be back in summer.
annmarieb278
We visited in December, but unfortunately missed the Christmas market. We bought tickets ahead of time for the Winter Lights at an early time, paired with admission to Skansen in general. We got there later than planned, but Skansen was still open - however we couldn't scan our tickets to get in, we had to wait in line at the 1 open window for admission which was odd. We walked back to see the Nordic animals which was very cool. There were two stores open on our walk there, but closed by the time we walked back for Winter Lights. Winter Lights was very cool! The music and the lights were great. There was a couple booths at the start and then throughout the walk - but they were all the exact same things offered, so you only need to look at one of them. Great that the big Skansen gift shop was still open when we left!
Traveller162014
Came here on our first morning in Stockholm. We had a lovely walk around, visiting the different traditional buildings and speaking to the workers. We had an in depth conversation with the carpenter in the furniture factory about the different types of veneer he uses to craft his masterpieces. We watched the boys hard at work making and blowing glass. We also had a hot chocolate by the outdoor fire which was a lovely moment. A highlight was seeing the reindeer, moose, wild boar and lynx in the snow. It was a shame the brown bear was in hibernation, but these things can't be helped. An interesting place.
693kerrys
Visited for the Christmas market, however really enjoyed looking around the whole site which was photogenic in the snow. Wished I’d allowed more time for the visit. Also had good views of the city, a chance to see reindeer and moose, listen to traditional music and see traditional Swedish dancing, make candles, and try lots of things at the market.
kjonwinmasterpro
We spent about 4-5 hours here on a snowy December day. The whole place felt a little run down but we enjoyed the authentic Swedish vibe. The Christmas market was pretty, everything is expensive (but that’s Stockholm!) but we managed to have some glogg and a few interesting Swedish delicacies which was fun. We enjoyed the Nordic animal exhibit - we saw moose, a snow fox and reindeer amongst others. The music and dancing around the tree was fun to watch and the little fires to sit around and warm up were pretty and felt very Swedish.
andreeadomes
Absolutely amazing place, a must for Stockholm. A wide range of activities from visiting and seeing how people lived, cooked, animals, gardens, food, views, zoo, aquarium, feeding animals. We came two times and stood 4 and 5 hours respectively. We do not think the 1-2 hour visit suggestion is realistic unless you chose something to see only.
Kityayma
Skansen is no doubt best visited in the warmer months when all the attractions and eateries are open. But even on a cold wet day in October it was still a pleasure to walk around this open air museum and zoo. And the upside in visiting at this time, is the riot of autumn colour which looks so beautiful set against the historic buildings and city backdrop. Most of the buildings (which include workshops, homes and shops) are original and each has a sign board out front explaining where it originated and how it fits into Swedish social history. We enjoyed seeing animals native to Sweden including brown bears, reindeer, a lynx and wolverine. The tea shop we visited was charming and the gift shop was great.
ch0ppaxr
I have been to Skansen in the end of October and it was amazing. The area of the Skansen is enormous, so if you are going to visit it, be prepared to spend there at leats 2-3 hours. Skansen also has a great ZOO. Atmophere there in October is just special.
Connector35324484430
I didn't research this before heading in. I think i was in the off season because some things inside were not open etc. Pleasantly surprised to have nordic animals/zoo inside. Wished i came a week later for winter lights or earlier in season to see all of the things open.
Brynn5
We were with 4 adults and had a great day. We learned a lot about how people in Sweden lived in the 17th & 18th century. It was very pleasant to walk around the meandering paths and see the animals and there were well priced snacks/lunch like burgers and hot dogs and drinks like coffee, hot chocolate and warm wine. We had a really enjoyable day. And if you have kids you should definitely go. It was a kid’s heaven: animals, playgrounds and lots of space to run around.
totallynotbot5
We had a "City go" (tourist card) so we decided to go there, the staff was helpful, a lot of animals, a bit of history, but the only downside is that not everywhere in this place you can enter with "City Go" (you have to pay extra). After that, I recommend it to everyone ;)
jacobkings
Really loved it! Entry price very reasonable as there is so much to see and do! Perfect for kids, adults and everyone. There’s lots of animals, an aquarium and all of the old period houses, shops and more! It was so great to see, very informative too. The staff were also friendly and helpful too. We really had a brilliant day out and would definitely return soon! There’s lots for kids to do too. It’s quite hilly though, which was fine for us but maybe not for others.
LewisH137
You get a lot of experience for your SEK. No wonder the locals supported this long-established attraction when the pandemic threatened its viability. It incorporates rescued buildings showing Sweden's variety of mainly rustic architecture, plus local fauna - including bears which had a decent-sized stimulating environment - and also some living-history interactive experiences, such as a pottery, ironmongers and milk shop. Even saw red-squirrel which would be rare in England. All in all, a beloved local treasure and informative tourist attraction.
georgiew417
Such a great day at Skansen with so many different things to do and see! The botanical centre is really interactive and fun. There is an extra cost for the aquarium/exotic animals but was so worth it - take a walk amongst monkeys and see snakes and all sort of creatures. We even got to touch a snake and a tarantula! The rest of the park is stunning, where you can see more animals such as bears and lynxes. The village section is really interesting and immersive as well.
477bradp
Skansen was pretty good. Easily reachable by tram or bus. It's also fairly close to the Vasa, Nordic, and Viking museums. The price of admission is decent. It was fun to walk around and see the old buildings and actors dressed up in period clothing. We had coffee and a snack at an old-style cafe on the grounds. It was also fun to see the area with the Nordic animals-reindeers etc. We just happened to be there at the time that a free tour was given in English of the house of the Tottit family, the richest merchant/family of that time. The tour was about 45 minutes, was very interesting and informative and worth the time. If you happen to be there when the tour is given, it is well worth it. this tour may have been the highlight of our visit to Skansen.
Brittany_11_10
What a wonderland, especially for families with little kids--though I think people of all ages and with or without kids would enjoy it, too, if they're interested in learning about the region's history, or even just in seeing animals, as there's a Nordic zoo that's home to moose, bears, lynxes (we even saw three little lynx kittens), and more. There's also a stage/live music, a playground, a petting zoo, an aquarium, a science center, and more. The views from Skansen are beautiful as well. It's just a fantastic place all around. There's a lot to see and experience, and half a day was not nearly enough for us (though that's all we could manage), so I definitely recommend a full day if you have the time.
474idaf
Skansen är en fin djurpark i Stockholms city. Min dotter på 1 1/2 älskade att kolla på alla djur som fanns där. Dock så var det lite dåligt väder men det fanns bra med stället att ta skydd när regnet kom fram. Tycker dock det är lite dyrt att gå in. Vi parkerade bilen precis utanför och det blev nästan dyrare än att gå in så ett tips för de som tar bilen in att parker Innan bron till Skansen. Finns ett litet tivoli vid akvariet som min dotter älskade men tyvärr så är den inte lika stor som när jag var liten.
MsMollan
Själva djurparken och husen var roliga att gå och titta på. Djuren såg välmående ut och det kändes som att de gjort sitt för att inte låta besökarna störa djuren mer än nödvändigt. Det som drog ner själva besöket var att de extremt slitna karusellerna kostade 30kr per åktur. Både sniket och tråkigt med tanke på att det inte var särskilt billigt att gå in.
cini80
Der Ausflug in dieses Freilichtmuseum ist ein Muss für Familien mit Kindern. Man sieht sehr viel über die Geschichte der Schweden und kann diese auch miterleben. Es hat auch einen kleinen Zoo. Für diesen muss man aber extra bezahlen, beinahe so viel wie der Eintritt ins Museum. In diesem Zoo gibt es dann einen Rundgang und man sieht Skelette und muss diese dem entsprechenden Tier zuordnen. Ist auch für Erwachsene noch spannend. Uns hat vor allem die alten Gebäude und das live sehen einer Glasbläserei, einer Schnitzerei, einer mechanischen Fabrik Eindruck gemacht.
Felice35
Un havre de paix dans Stockholm, quel plaisir de partir à sa découverte, mixer un éco musée et un mini zoo est une excellente idée. Acceuil souriant dans les différentes maisons et une envie réelle de nous faire découvrir le mode de vie des Suédois il y a 50 ans et plus. Un incontournable pour une ballade familiale.
Roving783447
Posto incantevole per tutta la famiglia! Consiglio di dedicare un'intera giornata a questo bellissimo parco, gli animali che vedrete sono tutti tenuti benissimo, gli orsi hanno uno spazio davvero immenso! Poi c'è l'area dedicata alle case svedesi, sono tutte originali, smontate e trasferite in quest'area con veri artigiani che fanno lavori di legno, vetro ed altro. Veramente consigliatissima
Global65071331156
Parco stupendo. Ci vuole la mappa perché è davvero immenso. Si trovano tantissimi animali tra cui alci e orsi. Una giornata da dedicare a Skansen è più che meritata!