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Skansen
Museum, History Museum, and Zoo
Stockholm
"genuine surroundings from Swedens history."(13 Tips)
"oldest open air museum in the world"(10 Tips)
"Beautiful Nordic animals and history."(5 Tips)
"Very nice place... a look back on swedish history..."(3 Tips)
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Jacob NeergaardDecember 28, 2014Great place for a day out in Stockholm. Make sure to pop in to the old workshops and talk to the people who inhabit them. The guides are very knowledgeable and dressed accordingly. There's also a zoo.
- 4sq SUs SwedenJune 25, 2016The world’s oldest open air museum was founded by Artur Hazelius in 1891. Immerse yourself into a miniature historical Sweden.
Abeer SMarch 21, 2017It was an outdoor museum for Sweden. Real houses, school, farms, and animals they collect it and bring it to show the real old life. It was new experience for me. I was really happy and interesting 😍
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
A very good place to take people visiting Sweden to any time of the year. Has something for people of all ages. This and the Wasa Museum are probably the best and least gimmicky tourist spots.
Koen Van DaeleJuly 23, 2017The oldest open-air museum in the world. Visit the historic buildings and don't forget to talk to the guides in them. They are very knowledgeable and they speak perfect English.
Bjørn FjölnissonJune 6, 2015Something here for everyone. The historical buildings are fascinating. The animals are beautiful with big enclosures and demonstrations from baking crispbread to feeding wolves. Well worth the visit.
James SaltJuly 21, 2015Go see the zoo, with bears, seals, wolves and a few other Nordic animals. Lots of historic buildings to poke around, many transported from all over Sweden. Lots of tranquil spots to sit.
Justin CollAugust 22, 2023A wonderful experience, so much to do. A lot of space and walking. Food is great. Animals including Moose and Reindeer. If there is an event on you can stay late too after the park has closed.
Lina BodestadAugust 11, 2016Skansen is great for families - not just the Nordic animals like bear, lynx and wolverine, but also old houses and buildings brought here from around the country. Explore Swedish history and culture.
Oleksandr ZahoruliaMarch 11, 2019One of the most beautiful open air museums/zoo in Europe. It’s not an ordinary zoo, there not a lot of animals, but the aviaries are huge! You can actually see how animals behave on a real environment
KyzeJune 20, 2015Amazing experience. A bit expensive but totally worth it. If you want to see everything, it will take you lots of hours. Prepare to walk and leave exhausted. But, as I said, it's worth it.
Sandra MauersbergerOctober 4, 2012My favourit place in Stockholm! It is also nice to visit in autumn. Have a look at people which are working and living like hundred years ago and have a nice chat with them.
DHR.comDecember 6, 2011This zoo and open air museum is home to animals like brown bears, otters, wolves, red foxes, otters, etc. Go here during the summer and enjoy lots of folk dances and musical performances.
Ölhunden - FredrikMarch 2, 2016Very interesting mix of old historical buildings and scandinavian animals. Though I'm a bit sceptical to the whole idea of keeping animals locked up in the first place.
Eni 🗿August 19, 2015very nice open air museum with fascinating old buildings. you can learn a lot of interesting things from the past of Sweden of the guides who're awaiting the visitors in specific houses
(((ekin)))September 29, 2015Great for observing authentic scandinavian life of the past.There are more Swedish families with babies than tourists.Animals aren't in cages and lots of peacock, duck and chicken walk around freely.
Vitor FJune 14, 2015Great for children and adults. Lots of fun to learn about Swedish past through reenactment of old professions, like glassblowing, and about the Sami people. Nice zoo with farm & wildlife from Sweden.
oliverJune 8, 2018you better bring some time and good shoes with you. there’s a lot to see but you have to walk sone way. try lill skansen.
Emelie BerglundSeptember 20, 2014Fantastic insight into Swedish history, from poor to noble. Lovely demonstrations of how different crafts were done. Guides are dressed accordingly. They are very knowledgeable with lots of trivia.
Najla AlAugust 15, 2021One of the best places for families. Me and my kids had so much fun. We enjoyed that day and would love to visit again
Cristian TeichnerDecember 23, 2013Here's a tip from some people that aren't generally keen on museums. But Skansen is sooo much more. It's an experience and every little house welcomes you with a different story. Must do!
Anke St.August 12, 2015Outside museum: little village with houses from different centuries that show how people used to live and work in former times. People dressed in costumes show you how everything worked.
Dujmovic MatkoAugust 23, 2013It's pretty awesome, you have a lot of things to see. The only problem is that the most of interactive houses and activities closes up at 5 p.m. But all together I think it's worth 150 SEK. :)
Bojana BOctober 30, 2013Travel through time! Stay in touch with the nature and learn a lot about life in mid age in this part of the world. Count that you'll need few hours for Skansen at least, but it's worth!- Lars BullJuly 9, 2015Beautiful, fun and interesting place for the whole family. Learn a lot about all of Sweden from dedicated staff in genuine surroundings from Swedens history. A lot of animals too.
Staffan WennbergAugust 9, 2014As for the zoo part; if you're looking for exotic animals, you're in the wrong place. Mostly domestics, bears and so on. Still worth a visit though, as it's a lovely park.- AboutStockholm.infoMay 2, 2015Something for people of all ages. Old houses where some long forgotten professions are shown. Also nice around christmas. More: www.AboutStockholm.info
Magnus LindberghApril 10, 2010the first open air museum might sounds dull but it is a great place for relaxation, education and fun activities. Make sure to try out to blow your own glassornaments and pay a visit to Restaurant Sol Read more
Ozge OzFebruary 3, 2017A nice open air museum in the museum island. There is a nice Christmas market during december. Many local products but remember to bring cash.
Alexandra GoldsteinJuly 29, 2015Combination cultural centre, zoo and historical installation. Animals include wolves, bears, wolverines, lynx and farm animals. Children's zoo / play barn for littles. All outdoors!
Berk KapiciogluAugust 15, 2015A beautiful open air museum that showcases Swedish lifestyle between the 16th and 20th centuries. Take the escalator on the left, visit the Town Quarter, then walk through Rose Garden.
Karl FridolfJuly 25, 2015Excellent day activity for the family when you are in Stockholm. There is a small number of carousels for younger children, but they cost extra.- Oskar Boethius LissheimMarch 18, 2014Great place to experience Swedish culture in very beautiful surroundings. Perhaps a more pleasing and relaxing experience for parents than even for the kids.
Tdd TddDecember 31, 2016In the winter there wasn't much to see about vegetation.The park was really nice as well as the boutiques for the few that were opened the animals were gorgeous.Is not that interesting in the winter!- Mihaela BZJuly 3, 2015It was a nice day with toddler there. Lots of activities and learning. History combined with nature. Lots of anymals. Definitely worth to visit.
Ola BrzeskaAugust 8, 2014must-see in Stockholm. It's great that people working hear can speak English and tell amazing stories in that language in a very easy way!- Jake PearceSeptember 20, 2011A must do in Stockholm - very good value.See the wildlife and full history of Sweden in the oldest open air museum in the world - not naff - genuine. Try and stay late - it is quiet.
Chris KraslotJune 22, 2014A must see if you're in Stockholm. It's a zoo, and also a replica of an old Swedish village.
Erik ErikssonAugust 27, 2014Skansen is a great place to bring family or friends. Enjoy animal watching, concerts or the scenic view overlooking Stockholm.
- Berk KapiciogluAugust 15, 2015After the Rose Garden, visit the Sami Camp, and then make your way to visit animals whose natural habitat is Sweden. On the way down, make sure to pet the rams and pigs at the Oktorp Farmstead.
ArtApril 15, 2014Kid will like the place with animals & playground on the way ....really enjoy a spectacular view on the hill!- Oleksii PasichnyiJune 30, 2017If you would like to come here several times, you can buy a season card, which will cost as ~ 3 visits.
Francesco Paolo FumarolaJune 23, 2023Save money if you plan to go at least twice in a year buying a yearly pass
Marc TunguzDecember 6, 2015So much to see here... There's a Christmas market and we had the chance to listen to a Christmas concert in the old church. The zoo is nice, the reindeers and the Lynx are cute.
Brandon M.May 18, 2016Try and find the coffee roaster in the main street that roasts the beans right in front of you!
Nistor TiberiuAugust 27, 2014Oldest open-air museum in the world! A bit of luck and you'll see elks,reindeers and even wolves
Cenk GümüşcüoğluAugust 29, 2016The tram tickets are 25 krons upwards, 15 krons downwards. This is most bizarre mindset I've ever seen in a zoo or a museum. There's very little number of animals, don't bother going there...
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Skansen consists of the oldest open-air museum in the world and the Stockholm zoo, with a beautiful location on Royal Djurgården and a view over all of Stockholm.
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- 8.5
"Somewhat crowded, but overall a nice extra to Skansen general exhibition and events. the ”petting”section however could do with some organization in terms of lines + time alotted to ”talkative guests”"
Mattias Wachtmeister - 8.2
"Fun place for kids with Nordic animals"
Martin Sjöbeck - 5.9
"Great meat balls and mash potatoes. Perfect accommodation for a huge family."
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"Great cakes and pastries (as well as food) without added gluten or lactose. Yummy treats."
Bobby Ziherl - 8.6
"The best taxidermy collection I've seen. Amazing! They seem alive. Very well done. They usually specify that all the animals were specimens that died by natural causes. A lot information to the kids."
Irene M - 7.3
"Amazing and specially for the guided tour"
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