When is Skansen open on New Year’s Eve?

Skansen is open 10.00–16.00 for daytime visits, for anyone who would like to explore the park and enjoy what’s on offer. We open again at 20.00 for anyone who would like to take part in the evening programme and count down to midnight with us.

How do I take part in the countdown celebration at Solliden Stage?

The New Year countdown at Skansen is broadcast live from Solliden stage by SVT and runs from 23.25–00.15 As this is a popular event, we recommend arriving well in advance, as there may be queues to enter the Solliden Stage area. There is no bag ban.

Do I need a special ticket for the countdown celebration?

No separate ticket is required, a regular admission or a Skansen annual pass is valid. We recommend buying your ticket in advance to enter the park more quickly, and you’ll also get the best price online: For those who want to visit Skansen both during the day and in the evening – choose the New Year’s Eve combo ticket If you only want to visit Skansen during the day or in the evening, choose a regular One-Day ticket Note that children aged 0–15 have free admission, but they need their own digital ticket.

Accessibility at Solliden stage

Designated spaces for wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available on the stands to the right of Solliden stage. Please follow the signage on site.

What are the rules for bringing a bag?

The countdown celebration is not subject to any bag ban.

It’s not allowed to bring fireworks or lanterns to the Skansen area.

New Year's Eve 2026

Welcome the new year with a stunning view over Stockholm as your back drop. Our New Year's celebration dates back to 1893.

Här kommer du kunna läsa allt på Skansens nyårsfirande 2026 – håll utkik! / Here you will find everything you need to know about the celebration in 2026 – welcome back!
Pre-purchase ticket – best price online
For those who want to visit Skansen both during the day and in the evening – choose the New Year’s Eve combo ticket

If you only want to visit Skansen during the day or in the evening, choose a regular One-Day ticket

Ticket information:
- Skansen is open 10.00–16.00 and opens again at 20.00
- Annual passes are valid for entry both during the day and in the evening
- Children aged 0–15 have free admission but must have their own digital ticket

FAQ

When is Skansen open on New Year’s Eve?

Skansen is open 10.00–16.00 for daytime visits, for anyone who would like to explore the park and enjoy what’s on offer.

We open again at 20.00 for anyone who would like to take part in the evening programme and count down to midnight with us.
How do I take part in the countdown celebration at Solliden Stage?

The New Year countdown at Skansen is broadcast live from Solliden stage by SVT and runs from 23.25–00.15

As this is a popular event, we recommend arriving well in advance, as there may be queues to enter the Solliden Stage area.

There is no bag ban.
Do I need a special ticket for the countdown celebration?
No separate ticket is required, a regular admission or a Skansen annual pass is valid.

We recommend buying your ticket in advance to enter the park more quickly, and you’ll also get the best price online:
- For those who want to visit Skansen both during the day and in the evening – choose the New Year’s Eve combo ticket
- If you only want to visit Skansen during the day or in the evening, choose a regular One-Day ticket
Note that children aged 0–15 have free admission, but they need their own digital ticket.
Accessibility at Solliden stage

Designated spaces for wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available on the stands to the right of Solliden stage.

Please follow the signage on site.
What are the rules for bringing a bag?

The countdown celebration is not subject to any bag ban.
About fireworks

It’s not allowed to bring fireworks or lanterns to the Skansen area.

Day	Time
31 December 2026	20.00-24.00

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