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Christmas starts at Skansen

The park glimmers with Christmas atmosphere. Experience a historic Christmas in the houses and farmsteads, winter awake animals, Christmas crafts and folk music.

  • Christmas begins at Skansen

    Dance around the Christmas tree, listen to Christmas music, make candles and enjoy Christmas crafts, or visit our Christmas market on the weekends before Christmas.

    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 2023

    Come and celebrate Christmas 2023 with ut! Keep an eye out here for more information in the lead-up to next Christmas.

The most common questions

  • How can I buy tickets to Christmas at Skansen?

    Tickets can be purchased at Skansen’s main entrance or via skansenbiljett.se.

  • Do I have to pre-book my ticket?

    No. To avoid possible queues, we recommend those who want to buy their ticket via skansenbiljett.se before their visit. Please note that this ticket is not tied to a specific day, but valid as admission for one day during the selected period. Purchased ticket can not be exchanged or repurchased.

  • Can I use my annual pass?

    Yes, your annual pass is valid and works as usual.

  • The Children´s zoo (Lill-Skansen) included in the entrance fee
    May 10.00–17.00, June, July and August 10.00-18.00, September 10.00-17.00

  • Baltic Sea Science Center, included in the entrance fee
    September 10.00-17.00, October-December weekdays 10-15, weekends 10-16

  • Funicular railway (Bergbanan)
    The funicular railway is temporarily closed

  • Skansen museum shop
    May daily 11.00-18.00
    June-August daily 11.00-19.00
    September daily 11.00-18-00
    October weekdays 11.00-16.00 weekends 11.00-17.00

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