Lucia at Skansen

Lucia celebrations are a highlight of the winter, and a long-standing tradition. The first Lucia procession at Skansen was held back in 1893.

  • The story of Lucia began in Sicily around the year 283. Since then, old pagan traditions have been combined with Swedish customs, giving rise to new traditions.

    Skansen has played a key role in spreading the Lucia tradition. The first picture of a Lucia here at Skansen dates from 1896, and shows Kerstin Olsdotter from Mora. She wears a white blouse, a white skirt and a red belt around her waist. The top of her head is covered by a lingonberry sprig crown of candles.

  • Lucia celebrations in 2024

    Lucia is celebrated every year on December 13 and is a big part of Christmas at Skansen. We have gathered everything that’s happening at Skansen this year, including Lucia activities – find them here.

  • lucia och stjärngossar

    Photos: Nordiska museet

  • 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