Experience centuries of Swedish history through architecture, reconstructed farms, and live reenactments at Skansen, one of the world's first open-air museums. The property, established in 1891, boasts 150 houses and other buildings that have been moved from different parts of the country to this site as examples of regional style. Here Scandinavian traditions are upheld through craft making and Swedish celebrations. Take in views of Stockholm from this vantage point--kids will especially like the Stockholm zoo and children's zoo. After exploring the museum and watching living history actors in period dress, stop into the museum shop to purchase national specialties and handicrafts. To visit Skansen on your holiday in Stockholm, and find out what else Stockholm has to offer, use our Stockholm.
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Great museum with a wide range of attractions - really succeeds in bringing to life old traditions. Friendly staff and clear maps make it a very simple visit. Well located for other attractions...
Great museum with a wide range of attractions - really succeeds in bringing to life old traditions. Friendly staff and clear maps make it a very simple visit. Well located for other attractions... more »
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This was a wonderful surprise. it is a fabulous way to find out about Swedish way of life covering a large time range. The houses and buildings and businesses were fascinating and it is so well laid..... more
This was a wonderful surprise. it is a fabulous way to find out about Swedish way of life covering a large time range. The houses and buildings and businesses were fascinating and it is so well laid..... more »
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We love this park. It is so sweet and beautiful. There are lots of animals with big enclosures, from farm animals to more exotic things like lynx and Arctic Arctic foxes. The views of Stockholm are really pretty too if the weather is nice. Reasonably priced for what can be a full day out. Really fun time!
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If the weather is decent, this park is a perfect spot to enjoy a bit of nature in Stockholm for a half day. Also doubles as a zoo and musical venue spot to enjoy an open air concert. The park itself holds various species of local fauna (bears, wolves, etc) as well as different structures from around Sweden's past eras.
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