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Skansen is a cultural and natural attraction that showcases the whole of Sweden with houses, animals and traditions from every part of the country. You can visit historic buildings, meet nordic wildlife, explore the Baltic Sea and enjoy events and activities at Skansen.
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At Skansen, you can discover wild animals, Sweden’s history...
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Skansen is the world’s oldest open-air museum, showcasing...
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Skansen är en friluftsmuseumspark där du kan uppleva djur, trädgårdar, historiska byggnader och evenemang. Här firar du valborg, lär dig om hållbarhet och njuter av konserter och poddar.
Skansen ( Swedish: [ˈskǎnːsɛn]; "the Sconce ") is the oldest open-air museum and zoo in Sweden located on the island Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. It was opened on 11 October 1891 by Artur Hazelius (1833–1901) to show the way of life in the different parts of Sweden before the industrial era. The term "skansen" has become a generic ...
Skansen is the world's first open-air museum, founded in 1891. Here you can stroll through five centuries of Swedish history, from north to south, with a real sense of the past all around the historical buildings and dwellings, peopled by characters in period dress.
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- Djurgarden 49-51, Stockholm
Skansen is the oldest open-air museum in the world and also a zoo with Scandinavian animals. It showcases Swedish traditions and culture on Royal Djurgården island with stunning views of Stockholm.
Skansen is the world’s first open-air museum, founded in 1891, where you can experience historical Sweden with houses, farmsteads, animals and traditions. Enjoy concerts, restaurants, shops and scenic views at Skansen in Royal Djurgarden.