Christmas

Christmas begins at Skansen and the park glimmers with atmosphere! Experience historical celebrations in our houses and farmsteads, and enjoy everything from our traditional market to Christmas crafts and folk music.

  • At Skansen, you can experience a historic Christmas with modern elements. Step into historical Christmas celebrations at our houses and farmsteads. Wander around Skansen’s Christmas market on the weekends before Christmas – a tradition since the early 1900s – or visit our non-hibernating animals. Come and celebrate Christmas with us at Skansen!

Christmas at Skansen 2024

Dance around the tree, listen to music, make candles and enjoy crafts, or visit our traditional market on the weekends. We’ve gathered all our Christmas activities in one place to help you make the most of your visit!

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  • The Children´s zoo (Lill-Skansen) included in the entrance fee
    Jan-Mar weekdays10-15 weekends 10-16, April 10-16, May 10.00–17.00, Jun-Aug 10.00-18.00, Sept 10.00-17.00, Oct-Dec weekdays 10-15, weekends 10-16

  • Baltic Sea Science Center, included in the entrance fee
    Jan-Mar weekdays10-15 weekends 10-16, April 10-16, May 10.00–17.00, Jun-Aug 10.00-18.00, Sept 10.00-17.00, Oct-Dec weekdays 10-15, weekends 10-16

  • Funicular railway (Bergbanan)
    The funicular railwayruns daily during Easter, weekends in April and thereafter daily.

  • The Skansen-Aquarium
    Opens daily 10.00 see calendar for closing hours