Lucia – a Swedish tradition

Welcome to the Bollnäs cottage to learn more about the history of Lucia and how it became an essential part of Swedish Christmas traditions.

  • The Lucia tradition includes many different elements and is rich in symbolism. On Lucia, December 13th, we will share more about the tradition’s colorful history and development. Learn about everything from Lucia’s attire and appearance to the various figures that have accompanied in the Lucia train procession over the years. And why does Lucia march in the early morning darkness?

Day Time
13 December 2024 10.00-16.00
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Find to the Bollnäs cottage

  • 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