Plan your visit

Everything you need to know before, during and after your visit to Skansen.

Curious about what's happening today?

Entrance –

  • Talk about horses (in Swedish)

    Today, 12.30

    • For children
    • Zoo
  • The workman’s home

    Today, 10.00-16.00

    • Cultural history
  • Fishtalk – learn more about the Baltic Sea

    Today, 11.00, 14.30

    • For children
    • Zoo

Frequently asked questions

  • Tickets

    Tickets can be bought both at any entrance and online at skansenbiljett.se
    There are discounts for seniors and students.

  • Opening hours

    Skansen are open every day all year round.

  • Washrooms and Baby changing

    There are several washrooms in the area, all of them has changing tables.

  • Picnic

    You are welcome to bring your own food and eat it at one of our picnic areas or bring a blanket and find a nice spot yourself. Please do not picnic around our historical houses or at the church yard. You are not allowed to bring your own barbecue but at low season there are fires lit for barbecueing.

  • Stroller renting

    There are buggies for rent at our entrances.

  • Guided tours

    In all open houses and farmsteads, our staff will tell you all about the house and the time it is from.

  • Dogs

    The only dogs allowed are assistance dogs. Dogs assisting disabled guests should be properly vaccinated and wearing a vest.

  • Lost and found

    Lost belongings are collected at the main entrance. If you are missing something, please email to hittegods@skansen.se or call +468-442 82 09 between 1-2 pm daily