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Autumn Mystery: The Secret Society and the Strange Plant

Solve the mystery and become a true detective! The mystery is an exciting and interactive mission for all children between the ages of 6–12.

  • It is the 19th century and in the small town there is a secret society. There are four children who solve exciting mysteries together and now they are facing a new adventure. The explorer Viola af Compassroos has brought a mysterious vest home from a distant land, a plant that seems to be alive and has feelings. But now the plant has died and its seeds are gone! The secret society needs your help to solve the riddle and find the lost seeds.

    How to do it

    To help you, you will be given a map and a word puzzle that will form a password – and which can contribute to solving the mystery. The clues can be found anywhere, so it is best to set out into the town right away!

    Tip!

    • Pay attention to everything you see and everything you hear.
    • Look in through windows and search in nooks and crannies.
    • Talk to the townspeople.
    • Keep an eye out for the green signs.
    • Answer the questions and fill in the answers in the word puzzle.
  • Information

    Date: 25 October–2 November 2025

    Tid: kl 10.00–16.00 (29/10-1/11 the mystery closes at 15.00)

    Age: 6–12 year

    Where: In the escalator hall you will receive an introduction and pick up map, pen and word puzzle. The mystery begins by the Shoemaker’s House and continues through the City Quarter.

More Autumn break at Skansen

During the autumn holidays, Skansen is filled with more exciting activities – go trick-or-treating in the city quarters, learn about skeletons and much more.

Autumn break

Datumet för aktiviteten har passerat

Här börjar höstlovsmysteriet

  • 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