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Easter 1 - 5of AprilEaster week 2009 is celebrated at Skansen in different ways. On Maundy Thursday children all over Sweden dress up as witches to deliver Easter letters and receive candy. In some of the houses the Easter feast is prepared and traditions explained. » Read more |
 Walpurgis Night 30 April Walpurgis Night´s history goes back to the 14th century. In Sweden we celebrate the arrival of spring on Walpurgis Night. At Skansen there is a bonfire, a speech in honour of the spring, singing, music and dancing until midnight. » Read more |
Sweden's National Day 6 JuneThe tradition of celebrating a National Day in Sweden was born at Skansen. The founder Artur Hazelius wanted to establish an annual day that would be a patriotic focus for the nation. » Read more |
Midsummer 19 - 21 JuneThe Midsummer celebrations at Skansen lasts for three days. See the maypole being raised, and join the ring dances. In the evening there is a folk dance display and dancing on Skansen's outdoor dance floors. » Read more |
Download audioguides for seven different locations at Skansen to your mobile phone or mp3-player. Available in English, French, German, Russian and Spanish. » For more information |
Over the years about 150 historical buildings have been moved here from nearly every part of Sweden. Most of them date from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors to the old houses and farmsteads are met by historical interpreters in period costume. » Read more |
Rates vary according to season and age. Read more in the section Visitor information. » Go to...
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Find your way from the Sami Camp in the north to the Skåne farmstead in the south with the aid of the » Interactive map. |
Find the latest weather forecasts from the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute SMHI. » Go to SMHI |
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