We spent a greater part of the day in Skansen when we were in Stockholm. Skansen is a large museum and zoo in Sweden, and one of the world’s foremost open-air museums. Its founder, Artur Hazelius, created Skansen in 1891 to showcase and preserve the rural way of life. About 150 buildings were bought and taken back piece by piece to Skansen then reconstructed back. The zoo also has a good variety of Scandinavian animals.
Most of the buildings are staffed with wardens who will educate visitors on the various aspects of the rural life associated with the building. Most staff spoke very good English, which was certainly very tourist-friendly. The grounds are huge and Skansen is located on a small hill so visitors are going to have to do lots of walking. Overall visiting Skansen was a good educational experience for a city dweller such as myself.
Globe Nomads review ratings: 3.5
There are lots to see at Skansen and if you have a day to spare in Stockholm, remember to check out Skansen and the nearby Vasa museum. Interact with the staff to learn more about Sweden and you will not go away disappointed. (please refer to ratings explanation)
Visitor Information:
Admission: varies according to season, about 100 SEK for an adult.
Some buildings are closed (especially in the winter) because there are not enough staff. However in the winter there are far fewer visitors and visitors can actually have the chance to have a meaningful chat with the staff.
Skansen – Life in Sweden before the industrial revolution
10 Jan 2011
We spent a greater part of the day in Skansen when we were in Stockholm. Skansen is a large museum and zoo in Sweden, and one of the world’s foremost open-air museums. Its founder, Artur Hazelius, created Skansen in 1891 to showcase and preserve the rural way of life. About 150 buildings were bought and taken back piece by piece to Skansen then reconstructed back. The zoo also has a good variety of Scandinavian animals.
Most of the buildings are staffed with wardens who will educate visitors on the various aspects of the rural life associated with the building. Most staff spoke very good English, which was certainly very tourist-friendly. The grounds are huge and Skansen is located on a small hill so visitors are going to have to do lots of walking. Overall visiting Skansen was a good educational experience for a city dweller such as myself.
Globe Nomads review ratings: 3.5
There are lots to see at Skansen and if you have a day to spare in Stockholm, remember to check out Skansen and the nearby Vasa museum. Interact with the staff to learn more about Sweden and you will not go away disappointed.
(please refer to ratings explanation)
Visitor Information:
Admission: varies according to season, about 100 SEK for an adult.
Some buildings are closed (especially in the winter) because there are not enough staff. However in the winter there are far fewer visitors and visitors can actually have the chance to have a meaningful chat with the staff.
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Very few visitors in the winter.
This model gives visitors a good idea on the size of Skansen.
Inside a workshop.
I suppose you could buy most non-perishable goods here.
The windmill is used to grind grain.
This belfry is the tallest in the Sweden.
A domesticated reindeer.
A moose or an elk.
Skansen also has a number of foxes.
A lynx.
None look wiser than an owl I would say eh?
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