Skansen

Top 1% of attractions in Stockholm
9/10

9 expert reviews

“Sweden's "good old days" painstakingly re-created in a model village. ”

– Atlas Obscura

Fodor's Fodor's
"Not only is Skansen a delightful trip out of time in the center of a modern city, but it also provides insight into the life and culture of Sweden's various regions." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"For anyone with children, Skansen, the world's first open-air museum, is unmissable."
Time Out Time Out
"Founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius, also responsible for the Nordiska Museet, Skansen is a one-stop cultural tour of Sweden." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Often described as "Sweden in a nutshell"." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"If you don’t know any locals, this is hands-down the best place in the city to embrace some Swedish seasonal fun." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A brief description of Skansen—a 75-acre open-air museum with historic buildings and a zoo—doesn’t convey just how much fun it is." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Skansen is not only the world's first open-air museum, but also its oldest.  The attraction illustrates five centuries of Swedish history through its showcase of 150 historical homes and farmsteads" Full review
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And if you start to feel peckish during your tour, there are five fine and casual dining options to choose from on-site.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Most date from the 18th and 19th centuries, and include windmills, manor houses, blacksmith shops...houses, workshops—nothing was too insignificant for this intellectual hoarder. " Full review


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