Midsummer at Skansen
Discover Stockholm’s greatest Midsummer celebrations! At Skansen, Midsummer lasts for three days from morning to late night.
Play and dance around the maypole
Tingsvallen
Dance and games for everyone around the maypole together with Skansen’s folk dance group and Skansen’s folk musicians. Please note that the maypole is raised before opening hours.
Midsummer Eve: 11:30–12:00, 13:30–14:00, 15:00–15:30, 17:00–17:30
Midsummer Day: 13:00–13:30, 15:00–15:30
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Midsummer Wreaths
Mora Farmstead
Birch leaf wreaths are a traditional part of Midsummer celebrations. Here you can buy your own Midsummer wreath, handmade on site by Skansen’s wreath makers. Price: 60 SEK/wreath.
Midsummer Eve: 11:00–15:00
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Midsummer folk dancing
Tingsvallen stage
Enjoy a performance by Skansen’s Folk Dancers and music by the Skansen Folk musicians.
Midsummer Eve: 18:30–19:00
Midsummer Day: 16:30–17:00
Sunday 21 June: 14:00–14:30
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Midsummer market
All kinds of goods for sale!
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Folk Music by the Pond
Motjärn
Skansen’s folk musicians perform by the magically atmospheric Motjärn.
Midsummer Eve: 16:15–16:45
Midsummer Day: 16:00–16:30
Sunday 21 June: 14:30–15:00
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Dance to live music
Galejan dance floor
Swing by Galejan and dance to live music by the Swedish “dansband” Sandins.
Midsommarafton: kl. 18:00–22:00
Midsommardagen: kl. 18:00–22:00
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Folk music with Västanvinden trio
Bollnas Square dance floor
A trio with a very unique sound, Västanvinden trio performs swinging folk music suitable for dancing! 19 june, 17:30-18:30, 19:00–20:00 20 juni, 17:00–19:00 -
Midsummer Concert
Seglora Church
A magical midsummer concert with two of our country’s leading folk music figures: Ulrika Bodén, vocals, and Niklas Roswall. Included in Skansen’s admission.
Midsummer Eve: 14:00, 15:30 & 17:00
Midsummer Day: 14:00 & 15:30
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The Wise Woman
The Garden at Ironmaster's Farmstead
The Wise Woman shares stories about the mythical beings and forces believed to be especially active during the bright Midsummer season.
Midsummer Eve: 12:00–13:30, 14:45–16:15
Midsummer Day: 11:00–12:30, 13:30–15:00
Sunday 21 June: 11:00–12:30, 13:30–15:00
Food and beverages
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Calle P Deli & Bar is located on Solliden, with views over Stockholm. Here, you can enjoy good food and drinks in a relaxing setting. -
At the Bollnäs square, you can enjoy a varied selection of food and drinks in a welcoming outdoor setting, whether you’re looking for something quick and light or a more substantial meal. -
Here you can enjoy coffee and pastries, candy, soft-serve ice cream, and light meals. The Café & Bar is open during both the day and evening, offering food and drinks for every occasion. -
Picnic and BBQ
Skansen offers many beautiful picnic spots, so feel free to bring your own picnic basket and settle down in the greenery.
Skansen’s barbecue grills are available for use as long as there is no public fire ban in effect. Please note that bringing your own barbecue grill is not permitted.
| Day | Time |
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| Today, 20 June 2026 | 10:00 - 22:00 |
| 21 June 2026 | 10:00 - 18:00 |