Weddings at Skansen
Get married at Skansen – we have everything you need for your special day! You can book your wedding with us year-round in one of our beautiful settings, with the option of either a church or civil ceremony. For those who prefer a simpler celebration, our annual drop-in wedding day offers a romantic and effortless way to tie the knot on a love-filled summer day.
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Drop-in wedding on June 14 2025
What could be more romantic than a summer wedding at one of Stockholm’s most beautiful locations? Over 4000 couples have said “yes” during Skansen’s annual drop-in wedding event. You can choose to arrive spontaneously and be wed in the beautiful Rose Garden, or you can plan your location and time in advance. Read more and book here
Oscar Terrace
Stunning view over Djurgården and the Nordic Museum
Spacious location that accomodates up to 150 guests
Spacious location that accomodates up to 150 guests
Make your entrance by descending the staircase from Sagaliden
The Rose garden has aisles leading up to Swedenborg’s Pavilion
Marble statues in front of Swedenborg’s Pavilion
Interior, the organ is from the 18th century
View from Swedenborg’s Pavilion and the Rose garden
Djurgården Pavilion
A perfect venue for couples seeking an intimate ceremony
Secluded location with beautiful views over Skansen and Djurgården
Interior
Interior
Skogaholm Pavillion
Exchange vows beneath the apple tree branches
Two leafy walkways provide the perfect backdrop for wedding photos
Interior
The Temperance hall
Stand on the stage and its beautiful backdrop
Accomodates up to 180 guests
The balcony accomodates up to 30 guests
The upper floor can be used as a changing room
FAQ
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Before and during your wedding day – church ceremony
- Your booking includes a 30-minute viewing of the wedding venue for two people.
- The ceremony venue is available for 1 hour on your booked day.
- The couple has access to the venue for preparations 30 minutes before the ceremony.
- Hymn books are available at the venue, but we recommend including hymn numbers or full lyrics in your program.
Decorations
All Skansen wedding venues are part of the museum and must be handled with care. All decoration plans must be approved in advance.No decorations may be taped, stapled, or attached to the venue in any way. Only light-colored flower petals may be scattered in the aisle.
Flowers & Lighting
Your booking includes a beautiful altar bouquet and two floral arrangements in the church’s chancel window. During winter, only an altar bouquet is provided. You are welcome to add additional floral decorations if desired. The church is illuminated with candlelight for a warm and atmospheric setting.Music
The organist will assist you with entrance and exit music, hymns, and accompanying any soloists, provided that sheet music is submitted to the organist in time. If you request songs for which the organist does not have sheet music, you will need to provide these yourself.You will be provided with the oranists contact information approximately four weeks before your ceremony. Together with your priest and the organist, you will agree on the music you would like to play during the ceremony. Seglora Church has an organ and an electric piano.
Certificate of No Impediment
You need to bring valid photo identification and a valid, approved Certificate of No Impediment (hindersprövning). This consists of two documents: the Certificate of No Impediment (hindersprövningsintyg) and the Marriage Certificate (vigselintyg).Officiant
You are responsible for booking your officiating priest and informing us of your choice. We recommend reaching out to your home parish first.Accessibility
Seglora Church has a fixed wheelchair ramp and a private restroom. For safety reasons, strollers must be parked outside indoor venues.Admission
Wedding guests’ admission to Skansen is included in the booking. Guests should bring their wedding invitation, as it serves as their entry ticket to Skansen. If a physical invitation is unavailable, guests should provide the couple’s name, venue, and ceremony time at the entrance.You and your guests are welcome to enter Skansen from 10.00 on the wedding day. Guests may access the ceremony venue no earlier than 15 minutes before the ceremony.
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Before and during your wedding day – civil ceremony
The venue
Your booking includes a 30-minute viewing of the wedding venue for two people.The ceremony location is available for 1 hour on your booked day.
The couple has access to the venue for preparations 30 minutes before the ceremony.
All wedding venues at Skansen are part of the museum and are therefore delicate environments. All decoration plans must be approved in advance. Decorations must not be taped, stapled, or attached in any way to the venue’s structures.
Admission
Wedding guests’ admission to Skansen is included in the booking. Guests should bring their wedding invitation, as it serves as their entry ticket to Skansen. If a physical invitation is unavailable, guests should provide the couple’s name, venue, and ceremony time at the entrance.You and your guests are welcome to enter Skansen from 10.00 on the wedding day. Guests may access the ceremony venue no earlier than 15 minutes before the ceremony.
Contact
For urgent matters on the day of the wedding, please contact Sollidsporten at +46 8 442 81 21.Accessibility
If you have booked an indoor venue and are in need of a wheelchair ramp, please contact vigsel.dop@skansen.se. For safety reasons, strollers must be parked outside indoor venues. -
What can you throw at the newlyweds after the ceremony?
Guests are welcome to throw flower petals and blow bubbles to celebrate the newlyweds. For the safety of the animals and environmental reasons, rice, confetti, and seeds are not permitted.
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Parking & Transportation
Wedding couples and guests arriving by car or taxi may drive up to the bus turnaround at Solliden. From there, it is approximately a 200-meter walk to Seglora Church.
Skansen has very limited parking availability and can reserve one (1) parking space within the area. All parking at Skansen is subject to a fee.
Additional parking is available outside Skansen. The most convenient way to arrive is by taxi or public transportation to the Skansen bus and tram stop, or to Allmänna Gränd if arriving by boat.
Vehicle Access Permit
On Saturdays and Sundays from May to September, as well as throughout December, a vehicle access permit is required to drive on Djurgården. With your booking at Skansen, you may register up to five (5) private cars for entry. Please email the license plate numbers no later than 12.00 on the Thursday of the same week to vigsel.dop@skansen.se.Important: These permits do not include parking—they only grant access past the barrier at the Nordic Museum. Taxis, buses, and trams always have permission to pass.
Contact
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Wedding reception
At Skansen, there are several banquet halls and restaurants available for booking in connection with your wedding.
Flickorna Helins banquet hall Skånska gruvan: 08-664 51 08, info@flickornahelin.com, flickornahelin.se
Restaurant Gubbhyllan: +46 8 664 42 00, bokning@gubbhyllan.se, gastronoma.se
Krogen Stora Gungan: +46 8 660 66 01 info@storagungan.se, krogenstoragungan.se
Café Petissan:+46 8 663 47 78, info@cafepetissan.com
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Cancellation & Rescheduling
Cancellations or changes to your booking must be made via email to bokning@skansen.se at least two months before the scheduled date.
If canceled less than two months before the booked date, the full cost will be charged.
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Contact list
Skansen Booking: +46 8 442 82 70, bokning@skansen.se
Wedding inquiries, venue viewings, organist, and musicians: vigsel.dop@skansen.se
Horse & carriage rental: +46 8 442 81 18, tama@skansen.se
For urgent matters on the wedding day: Sollidsporten at +46 8 442 81 21