Christmas begins 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.

  • 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 at Skansen Photo: Richard von Hofsten

Christmas at Skansen 2023

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.

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Frequently asked 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, however, to avoid possible queues we recommend to buy your entrance ticket at skansenbiljett.se before your 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
    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