Great place to go to in the summer. I love how the animals are contained but in a habitat that aims to resemble their own, not cages with hard cement floor and cold metal rails. It is also great to see houses and traditions practiced in Sweden in the olden times. read more

We went for Midsummer festival. Great fun, good food. If you're visiting Sweden it is a must see.

The Williamsburg of Sweden is the first open air museum that opened in this nation. This museum covers life in Sweden in the 1800's. You can see all kinds of buildings and costumed people renacting roles of the 19th century in places like churches, shops, home life, and government. There are also wildlife attractions to entertain young children. In the summertime you can see traditional Swedish dances and folk music. If you speak some Swedish that is very helpful, however all the people there speak impeccable English. read more

I brought my family here when they came to visit! It was so much fun!!! There's an entire zoo and little "historical town" inside Skansen where you can see how Swede's lived in the past! There's also a lot of kid friendly activities if you have a peewee you want to take along. I totally wasn't sure I would like doing something like this, but watching my mom get chased by a peacock, my dad walking around a little tipsy and laughing at a really loud mad cow and my sister petting baby goats really made the day super duper fun! I even learned a little about Sweden that I didn't know before! I highly recommend having drinks or a fika at the little cafe to warm up before walking around. Don't take the day too seriously and you'll have a great time =) read more

I was there today with my husband. The park is very nice. There were animals, different houses, farms and more. The facilities are wonderful I would give them 5 stars. However this review is based on my personal experience and my husband and I are both in our twenties and thought the park was more geared for families with children. read more

Skansen is on many list of places not to miss while visiting Stockholm. I think it is a very nice place for families with small children. It is like a playground, cultural park and zoo all in one place. Our family with adults and a teenager thought it was boring. read more

Really close to the city of Stockholm is one of my favourite areas; Djurgården. And located at Djurgården is Skansen, with it´s open-air museum and zoo containing a large varieyt of Scandinavian animals such as the moose, bison, brown bear, grey seal, otter, red fox, reindeer, wolf and also a few non-Scandinavian animals (chimpanzees, meerkats, lemurs). Skansen covers a large area, about 300,000 m², and besides the zoo there is also a section built in the shape of a 19th-century town. Here visitors can meet craftsmen in traditional dresses like shoemakers, silversmiths, bakers and glass-blowers who demonstrate their skills. In the summer kids can try different toys used in these times (almost antique and the public can attend concerts, such as Jazz music every monday, singalongs every tuesday and so on. During end of November to December Skansen also arrange a very popular Christmas market with several food stands and stalls with crafts, wool, candles etc. I go there almost every year with a bunch of my girlfriends as a tradition, since it´s the best Christmas market in central Stockholm. Skansen park is also a perfect place to re-visit when you have guests from other countries or friends with kids. They have a mini-Skansen for the little ones where they can play and learn more about the animals. And after your visit I recommend having a coffee at a lovely café just outside of the Skansen gate, which is called "Flickorna Helin & Voltaire) at Rosendalsvägen 14, Djurgården. In summer they have outdoor seating with a great view and in winter there is a cosy fireplace inside. read more

I think I would have enjoyed Skansen more if a) I wasn't feeling nauseous and wanting to throw up all morning and b) if it wasn't raining off and on and having it ruin my mood. There was a lot of buildings you can go into and experience things first hand or trying those flat breads. We also stopped by a little cafe that was set back in the day for these chocolate balls rolled in coconut flakes! My friends and I also had an impromptu dance party underneath a tunnel and we brought out our own disco bar and speakers to pay jams. Lol it was the highlight of Skansen. read more

Was such an interesting place to visit! Great way to learn Swedish history and see different animals in the zoo. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes (during cold days). You can see many different types of animals from seals to lynx to bears. Definitely worth the visit! read more

Skansen is an awesome place to explore, complete with an open-air museum, zoo, and so much more. But one hidden gem inside this popular tourist attraction is the bakery. Housed in one of the open-air museum buildings from Old Stockholm, the bakery is fashioned after that of an 1870's Swedish bakery with employees dressed in period costumes. Offering a wide variety of breads and pastries, the cinnamon rolls are one of their most popular sweet treats. Next time you're in Skansen, head on over for a delicious treat and a unique experience all in one! read more

Skansen is really something to experience for yourself since I think it's hard to describe. It's a bit like a cross between a park and what I imagine Colonial Williamsburg to be like. Old or young, Skansen has something for everyone including elk meat and wild boar sausages. Did I mention it's also like a zoo? It is. It's everything you've always dream a sunny Swedish cultural day would be. read more

Great day out. Tons of things to do, and a really interesting range of animals on show.

More interesting than it might sound. And especially good if your visit coincides with a Swedish festive period: Christmas, mid-summer, April 30th, etc If you want authentic Swedish fare, this is the place to be. You'll possibly pay more than elsewhere in Stockholm but you'll be served the real deal. The actors inhabiting the olde worlde parts of the site seem genuinely enthused and, of course, speak perfect English. If you're like me and get a visceral kick from the mere sight of a wolverine, you'll love the Nordic zoo section. Make a note of the feeding time and follow the cart around as it dispenses an assortment of dead rodents to wolverines, owls, lynxes and bears. Pack a picnic: Skansen's large enough to find your own secluded spot with a view over the Venice of the North (if it's winter, huddle round a fire and enjoy freshly-grilled Baltic herring or a beaker of steaming glögg). read more

This was a strange experience - we couldn't figure out if it was a zoo or a look back into the history of Sweden. I ate reindeer the night before and felt a little badly when I saw some reindeer at Skansen. Overall, it was fine but I don't think I would recommend it to tourists. read more

Not as good as the outdoor museum in Holland. In mid-September most of the exhibits are closed and looking at the outsides of buildings gets dull after the first half hour. Claims to be open all year round, but with only 15-20% of the exhibits open on September 14, "open" should be taken advisedly. read more

I don't suggest coming here at any time, except maybe in the summer. It was pretty dead and empty when I came here in the beginning of April. A lot of animals are nowhere to be found, probably because it's cold as shit outside. The historical buildings were kind of interesting, but that's about it. The animals didn't look like they were living in the best of conditions either; the zoo can be improved quite a bit, to ensure the animals overall happiness and well-being. For God's sake, someone please clean up the seal and otter enclosure, that was just saddening to see. read more

One of my favorite place in Stokholm. A open air museum presenting old swedish houses, animals, a park and some actors playing ancient time citizen in all places. Possibiliies to eat there 1 day minimum stay is recommended. read more

This place is where it reminds me of being a child. I have also been here as an adult and always feel the same cozy feeling to this place. It is interesting to see the Swedish old historical buildings and things, the animals, the beautiful view, the nature etc. I would recommend this place for both kids and adults! read more

This place has a bit of everything but they need some kind of transport network it's so big and hard to see everything in a day, especially with kids. Otherwise 5 stars. read more

A great way to experience Swedish culture and history, this park is a must if your in Stockholm. There's something to see here for all ages, my particular favourite were the animal enclosures, visitors get the chance to see bears, otters and elks amongst other things. There are different buildings around the park that show Swedish history, for example post houses, typical Swedish homes etc. There is an aquarium in the park also, you have to pay an extra fee to enter but it is worth it. The gift shop is also worth a look, with handmade crafts and gifts read more

We visited Skansen at the end of January, consequently ticket prices are reduced and many of the shops/buildings are not open. We still managed to spend 4 hours here just wandering round the fascinating buildings and reading about the culture/history of Sweden. We had coffee in the tobacco museum which is beautiful - pale paint and patterned tiles. The tobacco/match mueum is surprisingly interesting - who knew that Sweden produced most of the worlds iconic match brands........ The snowy weather added to the atmosphere, and we spent ages watching the wolves and reindeer in the park. read more

On a sunny day, this place is just class. Close to stockholm city centre and still so far away. Recommended.

if you have a day to wander djurgården, skansen is a worth a few hours of your time. best to come later in the morning to wander the old town area and make your way up to the scandinavian animal area to watch them get fed (check the schedule). though i'm -slightly- biased, my favourite part is the grey owls; they can come sit right next to you if they're in the mood! on the way out, have a delicious late lunch at ulla winbladh. but i wouldn't recommend visiting in the winter months; i was here for the first time in january 2008 and we didn't see a single soul. read more

Half or more of the houses closed during the day, overpriced, unauthentic, boring. Not many to no actors, the monkeys (Lemurs) cost an additional 120 Swedish Kroner... makes 30€ with the entry, but for what? Some outdated cages and fenced areas along the paths. There were three female Elks in their small area, that's it reg. Elks. Not very mighty presentation. Free of charge dyrehaver in Denmark are way more exciting. Everything in Skansen you can see elsewhere nicer, probably for free or at least cheaper! read more

People talked very highly about Skansen but it ended up being rather boring. We went in June but parts of the park were still closed down (the amusement park). I suppose they may open later in the summer or on the weekends. The best part was the zoo with lots of baby animals at this time of year. The open air museum part was dissapointing because we didn't know what to do when we walked into each building. The actors should have engaged us and started telling us about themselves, what they're doing, and acting out their role. Instead they mostly waited for us to ask them. It's nice for a walk in the park and to see the animals but I wouldn't do it again. read more