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Christmas Feast at Skansen – A Winter Celebration in a Historic Setting

Step into the magic of the season at Skansen. In beautifully decorated surroundings, enjoy a Christmas feast that captures Sweden in miniature – where tradition, craftsmanship and festive flavours from farm, forest and sea come together in a truly historic setting.

  • Arrive to the glow of winter fires, warm your hands with a cup of mulled wine and let the sound of string music guide you into a welcoming dining hall filled with the flavours of Christmas.

    Christmas Feast Menu

    • The Spirits Table – herring, fish and delicacies from the sea.
    • Charcuterie & Terrines – flavours from the forest and the farm.
    • The Farmer’s Harvest Table – vegetarian dishes made from the season’s bounty.
    • The Warm Selection – Swedish classics and specially served lutefisk.
    • The Dairy & Desserts Table – Swedish farmhouse cheeses with accompaniments.
    • The Housewife’s Sweet Table – biscuits, caramels and the pastry chef’s creations.

    A carefully curated and sustainable selection of dishes, prepared with thoughtfulness and respect for every ingredient.

  • Book your Christmas feast here

  • Skansen’s Christmas Market Included

    All guests are welcome to explore Skansen’s traditional Christmas Market, as well as our beautifully decorated houses and farmsteads, during their visit. Please note that the market closes at 5 p.m. and is open Fri-Sun on Advent weekends.

  • Sittings and Prices

    Wed – Sun, 26 Nov – 21 Dec
    Lunch seating 11:30 – 13:30: 995 SEK
    Afternoon seating 14:30 – 17:00: 995 SEK
    Evening seating from 18:00: 1,090 SEK
    Holders of a Skansen Annual Pass receive a 10% discount.

    Special Evening: Lucia, 13 Dec

    Booking: Book your Christmas feast here

    Contact: julbord@skansen.se

More Christmas Activities

Dance around the tree, listen to music, experience the Swedish Lucia tradition, visit our traditional Christmas market, historical celebrations and more! Here is a complete overview of everything Skansen offers during the holiday season.

All Christmas Activities

  • 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