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Skansen Open-Air Museum

Djurgarden 49-51, Stockholm 115 93, Sweden
+46 (0)8 4428000
As featured in Stockholm for young kids
Ranked #6 of 108 attractions in Stockholm
4.5 of 5 stars 366 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Zoos, Parks, Museums
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: Skansen is the world's first open-air museum and was founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius. The museum offers visitors a truly unique experience of life... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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London
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

This place is definitely a must see, especially if you have children. The breadth of displays is absolutely awesome, and the kids will not tire of running around, seeing the folk art exhibitions, the petting zoo, etc., not to mention the small fun fair thrown in for good measure. Plan on an entire day here - actually with the real... More

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Stockholm, Sverige
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

OK, this is not the most exciting place in Stockholm when it comes to big thrills. But it´s a very nice way to leran more about how Sweden looked like more the 100 yrs ago. The guides are very good in english, by the way. And if you are lucky, you might get a glance of the wolf.... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012 NEW

We took a cab from our hotel to Skansen. Fortunately, since we had the Stockholm cards we did not have to pay the admission. Had we paid, I woulld have been more than disappointed. We went primarily to see the Scandinavian animals display. First of all, that was hard to find. It is way in the back of the park.... More

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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012 NEW

Escape from urban life to nature and learn how people lived here about 100 years ago. Beutiful experience. More

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Chennai (Madras), India
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012 NEW

Skansen is one of a kind attraction. It is spread across a huge area and caters to almost everyone. From nature lovers, to people interested in History and Culture. The vast expanse offers so many options and is a definite visit for someone visiting Stockholm. The aquarium is fantastic, with interesting specimens. The open grounds housing various animals(the Children's zoo)... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Skansen is situated on Djurgården, in the centre of Stockholm. It is a lovely out-door-museum with both old houses, arts and crafts, wildlife zoo, zoo with farm animals and other small creatures, performances for children etc. There is a great variety on things to do and see at Skansen, and most is included after the entrance fee. Allow at least... More

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Swindon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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Brilliant day out. A mix between an open air museum - great views from the top - zoo - good walk through the island to get there. Definately worth a visit. More

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London
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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We visited Skansen on the tram using our Stockholm card. The park was very big, but just the right size for exploring. Incredible views over Stockholm. We had tea and cake in the AMAZING little coffee shop - one of the most memorable bits of our visit to Stockholm. Would thoroughly recommend a visit! More

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Tampere, Finland
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Visited here with family on a sunny day on May. On a good weather like we had the place is extremely nice. There is lot to see, different animals and old buildings as well as to do, walking with "wood legs", rope jumping and other things how kids (and also adults) have amused themselves in old days. More

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Shanghai, China
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Skansen still have the old fashion Sweden that I fell in love with. The Friday and Saturday dances are full of people who still KNOW how to dance together. We had one of the best times of our family dancing here. The animals are amazing and the period homes dot the park making it a walk about the an entire... More

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