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Skansen-Akvariet

At Skansen-Akvariet you can discover everything from monkeys, fish and crocodiles to scorpions, parrots and frogs. Welcome to an exciting and exotic part of Skansen.

  • There is always something new happening at Skansen-Akvariet! Here, you can learn about animals and experience them up close. Since its opening in 1978, the aquarium has been continuously rebuilt and expanded with new animals and experiences. Over the years, Skansen-Akvariet has become more of an ark than just an aquarium.

     Skansen-Akvariet is independently operated and also serves as a breeding centre for endangered small monkeys and prosimians.

    Here you can read more about everything you can see at Skansen-Akvariet.

    Entrance tickets are purchased separately. Please note that admission to Skansen-Akvariet is not included in your Skansen ticket.

Enjoy a private animal encounter

At Skansen-Akvariet, you also have the opportunity to book a private guided experience and meet some of the animals up close. Learn more about the aquarium’s animal encounters.

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  • Buy admission ticket

    Please note that admission to Skansen-Akvariet is not included in your Skansen ticket. Here you can find more information about prices and opening hours.

  • Skansen-Akvariet Shop

    You are welcome to visit the Skansen Akvariet shop without paying admission to the aquarium. The well-stocked shop offers a wide range of animal-themed products for both children and adults.

    If you love snakes and lizards, you can buy your very own small exotic plastic pets or a cuddly soft toy! You will also find a variety of animal toys, books, postcards, mugs, thermos flasks, sparkling stones and small gifts perfect for a party fishing game. In addition, we also sell ice cream and sweets.

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Find your way to Skansen-Akvariet

  • 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