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New Year's Eve 2025

Welcome the new year with a stunning view over Stockholm as your back drop. Our New Year's countdown celebration dates back to the 1890s and is experienced by the Solliden stage and via live broadcast on Swedish television, SVT.

  • During the day

    Skansen is open 10.00–16.00 for daytime visits. Explore our houses and farmsteads, visit the zoo and enjoy Christmas break activities in the Brage Hall with your children.

    Evening celebration

    From 20.00 Skansen will open for those looking to experience entertainment with live music that exudes both celebration and nostalgia! Between approximately 23.25–00.15 the countdown celebration from Solliden stage will also be broadcast live by SVT.

    Actor and director Helena Bergström has been given the honor of reciting Lord Alfred Tennyson’s poem Nyårsklockan (Ring Out, Wild Bells) as part of the tradition-steeped New Year’s celebration.

    The New Year’s Eve broadcast is hosted by Linnea Wikbland and André Pops with the evening’s musical performances accompanied by the house band, led by musical director Johan Granström. Performing artists include Tommy Körberg, Charlotte Perrelli, Greczula, Fanny Avonne and Tensta Joyful Noise.

    Don’t miss: New Year’s concert with the Frispel quartet

    Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere in Seglora Church as the quartet Frispel performs two concerts at 21.00 and 22.00, leading up to midnight. Experience fiery Baroque music, folk hymns, Nordic melancholy, and medieval ballads performed on 30 different instruments.
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  • Pre-purchase ticket – best price online

    For those who want to visit Skansen both during the day and in the evening – choose the New Year’s Eve combo ticket

    If you only want to visit Skansen during the day or in the evening, choose a regular One-Day ticket

    Ticket information:

    • Skansen is open 10.00–16.00 and opens again at 20.00
    • Annual passes are valid for entry both during the day and in the evening
    • Children aged 0–15 have free admission but must have their own digital ticket

Food and drink

Start the evening with a festive dinner! Both Gubbhyllan and Krogen Stora Gungan offer delicious New Year’s menus that you can book for you and your party.

 

At Bollnäs Square, you’ll find hot drinks and food during the day until 16.00. From 20.00 until midnight, a limited selection of food and non-alcoholic drinks will be available outdoors by the Solliden stage (Restaurant Solliden is closed for renovation).

FAQ

  • When is Skansen open on New Year’s Eve?

    Skansen is open 10.00–16.00 for daytime visits, for anyone who would like to explore the park and enjoy what’s on offer.

    We open again at 20.00 for anyone who would like to take part in the evening programme and count down to midnight with us.

  • How do I take part in the countdown celebration at Solliden Stage?

    The New Year countdown at Skansen is broadcast live from Solliden stage by SVT and runs from 23.25–00.15

    As this is a popular event, we recommend arriving well in advance, as there may be queues to enter the Solliden Stage area.

    There is no bag ban.

  • Do I need a special ticket for the countdown celebration?

    No separate ticket is required, a regular admission or a Skansen annual pass is valid.

    We recommend buying your ticket in advance to enter the park more quickly, and you’ll also get the best price online:

    • For those who want to visit Skansen both during the day and in the evening – choose the New Year’s Eve combo ticket
    • If you only want to visit Skansen during the day or in the evening, choose a regular One-Day ticket

    Note that children aged 0–15 have free admission, but they need their own digital ticket.

  • What are the rules for bringing a bag?

    The countdown celebration is not subject to any bag ban.

  • Accessibility at Solliden stage

    Designated spaces for wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available on the stands to the right of Solliden stage.

    Please follow the signage on site.

  • About fireworks

    It’s not allowed to bring fireworks or lanterns to the Skansen area.

Day Time
31 December 2025 10.00-16.00, 20.00-24.00
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  • 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)
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  • The Skansen-Aquarium
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