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Walpurgis Night

The Walpurgis Night tradition came to Sweden from Germany as early as the Middle Ages. Join the celebration on April 30th – a Skansen tradition since 1892.

  • On April 30th, University students have free entry. Show valid student ID at the main entrance. For other guests, the regular entrance ticket applies –  pre-purchase your ticket now!

Day Time
30 April 2024 14.00-22.00
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Find the Solliden Stage

  • The Children´s zoo (Lill-Skansen) included in the entrance fee
    May 10.00–17.00, June, July and August 10.00-18.00, September 10.00-17.00

  • Baltic Sea Science Center, included in the entrance fee
    May 10.00–17.00, June, July and August 10.00-18.00, September 10.00-17.00

  • Funicular railway (Bergbanan)
    The funicular railway opens 10.00 and closes same time as Hazelius entrance

  • Skansen museum shop
    May daily 11.00-18.00
    June-August daily 11.00-19.00
    September daily 11.00-18-00
    October weekdays 11.00-16.00 weekends 11.00-17.00

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