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  • Tjolahopp tjolahej – 80 years with Pippi Longstocking

Tjolahopp tjolahej – 80 years with Pippi Longstocking

During May 10–11 and September 20–21, 2025, Skansen will be bursting with joy and celebration! You're invited to two fun-filled days of music, theatre, tasty treats, and exciting activities as we celebrate the 80th birthday of Pippi Longstocking – the strongest girl in the world.

  • In collaboration with Astrid Lindgren Company

  • On stage: Pippi's birthday party

    Solliden stage, 11.00, 12.00 and 15.00
    The show is approx. 30 minutes. Open seating. Stroller parking is available outside the stage area.

  • Bollnäs square

    Browse the lively market square filled with stalls – from sweet treats and food trucks to products inspired by the world of Astrid Lindgren.

    Don’t miss the chance to test your strength against Mighty Adolf at the strength challenge!

  • Hazeliusängen

    Dive into the haystack or try games from your great-grandparents’ childhood. Roll a hoop, walk on stilts, hop in a sack, and explore other classic games from days gone by.

  • Balance on the roof ridge

    Tingsvallen

    Balance along the rooftop like Mardie or challenge a friend on the “don’t-touch-the-ground” course!

     

    Try your hand at whittling just like Emil in Lönneberga, or craft a linden bark bracelet together with Skansen’s village team. Step inside the Pippi playhouse from Polhus – and don’t miss the chance to enter the raffle to win a playhouse of your own!

     

  • Sausage grilling

    The grills are hot and ready by the Orsa hill! Bring your own sausages to grill or buy some at the Bollnäs Square.

  • Woodpile Workshop

    Come by the Oktorp Farmstead and join Skansen’s village team and help build a traditional round woodpile, where the firewood will dry before being stacked in the woodshed. Children can try making their own little wood dolls from kindling.

  • Walk and Knit

    Join Skansen’s village team as they stroll through Skansen’s rural settings – knitting as they go! Listen to stories about the history of knitting and why women used to “walk and knit.” Curious to try it yourself? You’re welcome to give it a go!

  • Skansen’s strolling musicians

    Pause for a moment, enjoy the music, and sing along as Skansen’s strolling musicians fill the park with beloved tunes and classic songs.

  • Galejan fairground

    Hop on the vintage rides or try your luck at the raffles and the traditional fish pond game.

  • Houses and farmsteads

    Many of Astrid Lindgren’s stories take place in the past. What was it like to be a child in Emil’s, Madicken’s, or the Noisy Village children’s time? Step inside Skansen’s many historic houses and farmsteads to find out

Day Time
20 September 2025 10.00-17.00
21 September 2025 10.00-17.00
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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)
    The funicular railwayruns daily during Easter, weekends in April and thereafter daily.

  • The Skansen-Aquarium
    Opens daily 10.00 see calendar for closing hours