Drop in-wedding

Valid identification and a valid certificate of no impediment issued by the Swedish Tax Agency (certificate of no impediment + marriage certificate). For church weddings, a completed marriage form from one of the partners’ home parishes is also required. The parish completes the form with names and church affiliation.

The certificate of no impediment is valid for four months from the date of approval. Please make sure it is valid on 13 June 2026 and remember to apply well in advance.
 

More information is available from the Swedish Tax Agency.

Yes. You can book a time slot for a drop-in ceremony in the Rose Garden, which guarantees that you will be married within your selected time window. You can also choose a specific ceremony location and time under Book ceremony location and time. 

This depends on how many couples wish to get married on the day. Please expect a waiting time of approximately 30 minutes up to a couple of hours before your number is called. While you wait, you are welcome to enjoy the activities, music, refreshments – and all that Skansen has to offer. 

No. The ceremony is conducted by the officiant who becomes available in turn. 

Children up to and including the age of 15 have free admission and may enter with you through the Wedding Entrance. Older children and teenagers enter through Skansen’s regular entrances with a one-day ticket or an annual pass. 

We offer ceremony locations suitable for both small and large wedding parties; please see the capacity listed for each bookable ceremony location. If your party includes more than 20 guests and you are attending a drop-in ceremony, please inform the information point at Oscar’s Terrace upon arrival. A slightly longer waiting time may apply for larger drop-in groups. Most ceremonies take place outdoors and without sound amplification, so for larger groups it may be more difficult for everyone to see and hear clearly. 

Numbers are issued upon arrival at the Wedding Entrance and are called in order at Oscarsterrassen. If you miss your number, it will be called again in the next round. Staff at the information desk will be happy to assist you. 
All couples who enter Skansen before 15:00 are guaranteed to be married. 
If you have questions regarding a missed time slot, please speak to a member of staff on site. 

Yes, of course. If you are attending a drop-in ceremony, please inform staff when it is your turn that you require witnesses. If you have booked a specific time and location, please indicate your need for witnesses at the time of booking. 

Absolutely. Please inform the officiant on site who your witnesses are. Note that witnesses must present valid identification, sign the documents and be at least 18 years of age. 

Yes, there is a designated changing tent with mirrors near the Oscar’s Terrace.

Each ceremony location has two folding chairs available for use during the ceremony itself. Benches are available at Oscar’s Terrace and throughout Skansen. You are also welcome to bring your own chair. 

Ceremonies can be conductedin Swedish or English. If you have booked a specific ceremony location and time, please indicate your preferred language at the time of booking. For drop-in ceremonies, please inform staff on site.

The marriage certificate can be issued in Swedish or English. 

The officiant submits the required documentation to the Swedish Tax Agency, which registers the marriage. The personal certificate (personbevis) that you can order from the Swedish Tax Agency is the legal document. 
The marriage certificate you receive on the day is a keepsake. 

No. When you arrive at the Wedding Entrance, simply inform the staff that you wish to renew your vows.

No, cancellations are non-refundable.

Everyone is welcome to get married at Skansen! However, you must bring a valid Swedish Certificate of No Impediment (hindersprövning) from the Swedish Tax Agency.

Please note that foreign certificates of no impediment are not valid in Sweden. In some cases, the Swedish Tax Agency may require additional documents from your country of residence. Contact the Swedish Tax Agency for more information.

Make sure to apply for your Certificate of No Impediment well in advance, as the process may take extra time for non-Swedish citizens.

More information about the application process can be found on the Swedish Tax Agency’s website.

You are welcome to, but it is not required.

Unfortunately, during our drop-in wedding day, there is no time for personal additions to the ceremony. The ceremonies last about 10 minutes and follow a set schedule throughout the day.

The exception is if you book the Bredablick Tower for your wedding. This booking includes 60 minutes, allowing you to personalize your ceremony as you wish.

If you would like a longer ceremony with more flexibility, you can also book a wedding at Skansen on other days of the year.

Absolutely!

Pets are not permitted at Skansen. Only assistance dogs are allowed. For biosecurity reasons and to avoid disturbing the animals at Skansen, assistance dogs must not have direct contact with animals. Dogs are therefore not permitted in Lill-Skansen or Skansen Aquarium. During the visit, the dog must wear an official service vest clearly indicating that it is a working dog. 

Before the visit, the dog owner/handler must sign a declaration confirming that the dog is vaccinated against distemper and parvovirus and shows no symptoms of infectious disease. The form is available at the entrances. 

If you have further questions, please contact dropin@skansen.se