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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More activities will be added – stay tuned!
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Friday–Sunday, November 28–December 21
Experience our beloved and historical Christmas market, dating back to 1903. Buy everything from handicrafts and design to sweets, home-made candles and secret Christmas gifts.
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Recurring dates
Folk music has deep roots in Sweden, and at Skansen, it’s an integral part of our heritage. Come visit the Bergsman Farmstead to hear Skansen's Folk Musicians play!
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Mission house, recurring dates
Sing along or simply enjoy listening to the most classic Swedish Christmas carols!
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Seglora Church, December 13–14
Enjoy a traditional Swedish Lucia concert in the beautiful and atmospheric Seglora Church.
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The Temperence hall, December 13–14
Step into the Temperence hall and experience what a Lucia celebration in the 1920s could look and sound like.
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December 24, 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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December 31
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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December 31, 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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January 1, 5 and 6
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, January 6 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.