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Sámi National Day

Celebrate Sámi National Day at Skansen on 6–8 February 2026! Together with the Stockholm Sámi Association, we’re hosting a range of activities and experiences that highlight Sweden’s Indigenous people and their culture, past and present.

  • Discover Sámi history and contemporary life through three inspiring themed days. Visit Saemien Sijte (the Sámi site), see children’s theatre, make crafts, join in the national anthem, listen to joik, and much more. Throughout the weekend, Saemien Sijte becomes a vibrant gathering place with activities for all ages.

  • Included with a regular one-day ticket, Skansen annual passes are valid. School groups are welcome to join the public activities on 6 February.

A day for reflection and togetherness

Sámi National Day is observed in memory of the first Sámi national congress in Trondheim on 6 February 1917, a milestone in the work for Sámi rights and community. Through this celebration, Skansen aims to highlight the importance of safeguarding Sámi cultural heritage, living conditions and identity.

More information

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  • 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