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Skansen: Open-Air Museum and Nordic Zoo

Museum & ExhibitionSightseeing & Attractions
4.5(34424 reviews)
Skansen, Sweden

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Overview

Skansen is more than a museum—it’s a living piece of Swedish heritage. With historic reenactments, wildlife, and delicious food, it’s an ideal experience for families, culture lovers, and anyone curious about life in centuries past.

Step back in time at Skansen, the world’s oldest open-air museum, and immerse yourself in the traditions, crafts, and culture of pre-industrial Sweden. With historic farms, workshops, a Nordic zoo, and authentic Swedish food experiences, Skansen offers a fascinating and family-friendly journey into the past.

What You Will Experience

  • Walk through historic farms and dwellings that recreate life in old Sweden.

  • See traditional crafts in action, including weaving, butter-churning, shoemaking, and glassblowing.

  • Meet interpreters in period costume who bring history and folklore to life.

  • Visit the Skansen Zoo and encounter Nordic animals such as bears, moose, reindeer, and wolverines.

  • Enjoy the Children’s Zoo with goats, pigs, rabbits, cats, and guinea pigs for hands-on fun.

  • Taste authentic Swedish treats, from pastries and fika to traditional savory dishes.

What's Included

Entrance to Skansen Open-Air Museum
Entrance to the Skansen Nordic Zoo
Entrance to the Skansen Aquarium, use of the funicular railway, use of the storage boxes & pony riding (available for an extra fee)

Location

Skansen
Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm, Sweden
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