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Garden Days at Skansen

On the weekends of September 6–7 and 13–14, 2025, Skansen invites you to a world of lush inspiration, crafts and nature. There are activities for all ages – from curious beginners to and gardening enthusiasts.

  • Welcome to discover Sweden’s agricultural landscape, from north to south, through different times. Skansen’s knowledgeable gardeners guide you through our unique historical gardens and share tips, tricks and inspiration for a sustainable and close-to-nature agricultural life. Around the park there are activities and experiences that in different ways deal with the relationship between man and nature – then and now.

  • Learn about linen weaving

    Delsbo farmstead

    Experience linen weaving up close! Study the loom closely while learning about weaving and the importance of linen – the fabric woven on site will traditionally be used for towels.

  • Woodcarving

    Carving workshop

    By the Mechanical workshop

    Carving is one of humanity's oldest crafts. What can you create from wood, using a knife as a tool? Come and try your hand at carving together with Skansen's experienced craftsmen and the famous craftspeople Molly Sjöstam and Julia Kalthoff!

  • Peas and beans craft

    Family activities on the theme of beans and peas

    Post House meadow

    Craft, play and play with beans and peas. Here you can learn more about Skansen's different cultural heritage varieties, see raised plants and play party games that let you squeeze and feel different bean and pea varieties,

  • Shows and tell

    By the Hard Ware Store

    A selection of tools and household items for the garden and outdoors are on display here – from classic garden tools to enameled mugs, plates and bowls from Kockums. The hardware store is on site during the days to show, tell stories and answer questions.

Flowers and fashion unite in a new and grand exhibition at Skogaholm Manor in Skansen. From 6–7 and 9–14 September 2025, the manor’s 18th-century rooms are transformed into exquisite stages where floral splendor and fashion history intertwine. Expect magnificent arrangements by master florist Johan Munter alongside historical garments from Skansen’s textile collection.

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