Christmas at Skansen
Dance around the tree, listen to music, experience the Swedish Lucia tradition, visit our traditional Christmas market, historical celebrations and more! Here is a complete overview of everything Skansen offers during the holiday season.
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Seglora Church, recurring dates
Welcome to enjoy music and the church’s special atmosphere on several occasions throughout the Christmas season.
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Children's zoo, 1–24 December at 12.15
Learn exciting facts about nature or meet an animal that live at the Children's zoo (Lill-Skansen). Welcome every day from December 1 to Christmas Eve!
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24 December, 10.00–14.00
On Christmas Eve Skansen is open for a shorter period with a few open houses, shops and some activities for you to enjoy.
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31 December
Welcome the new year with a stunning view over Stockholm as your back drop. Our New Year's celebration dates back to the 1890s and is experienced by the Solliden stage and via live broadcast on Swedish television, SVT.
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31 December, 21.00 and 22.00
Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere in Seglora Church as the quartet Frispel performs two concerts leading up to midnight. Experience fiery Baroque music, folk hymns, Nordic melancholy, and medieval ballads performed on 30 different instruments.
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1, 5 and 6 January
Folk music has deep roots in Sweden, and at Skansen, it’s an integral part of our heritage. Come visit the Älvros Farmstead to hear Skansen's Folk Musicians play!
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Bollnäs Square, 6 January 2026
Gather around the Christmas tree for a joyful celebration of Epiphany on January 6th! Enjoy lively music and traditional dancing led by Skansen’s folk dancers and musicians, as we continue the festive spirit together.
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Christmas market
This year’s Christmas market has come to an end – welcome back in 2026!