Skansen Open-Air Museum
- Entry to Skansen on Djurgården
- Historic buildings and Nordic animals
from€21 per person
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Djurgården, Stockholm
Skansen tickets
Open-air museum on Djurgården with historic buildings and Nordic animals. Prices and opening hours.
- Adults €21
- Ages 0-15 free
- Lill-Skansen included
- In the pass
Skansen tickets
Tickets for Skansen
Skansen prices change with the season and are lowest online. Headout sells the regular entry ticket.
Stockholm All-Inclusive Pass (1 to 5 days)
- 65+ attractions, tours and cruises
- Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, Skansen
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- Green Strömma and red City Sightseeing buses
- 15 stops, 55-minute loop
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Visiting
Your Skansen visit in three steps
Check the season
Opening hours are long in summer and short in winter, and the price changes with the season.
Book online
Online tickets are cheaper than at the gate. Children up to 15 enter free but need a free ticket.
Leave plenty of time
Skansen is large and hilly. Lill-Skansen is included; the Skansen Aquarium costs extra.
Skansen in one minute
Skansen is the open-air museum on Djurgården: historic houses and farms moved here from all over Sweden, Nordic animals such as reindeer and Arctic foxes, and a children's zoo. On 3 October 2026 an adult ticket cost €21; the price changes with the season and is lowest online. Children up to 15 enter free but need a free ticket booked with the adult one.
The ticket includes Lill-Skansen, the children's zoo, and the Baltic Sea Science Center. The Skansen Aquarium is run separately and costs extra. Skansen is included in the Stockholm Pass.
Tickets and prices
- Adults: €21 on 3 October 2026, with dynamic pricing by season. The price at the entrance is slightly higher than online.
- Students and pensioners: a reduced price applies.
- Children 0 to 15: free, with a free ticket booked together with an adult ticket. Children under 13 must come with an adult.
- Skansen Aquarium: not included, pay on site.
- Stockholm Pass: covers Skansen entry.
Entrances and shops are cash-free. There is no group discount.
Opening hours
Skansen keeps long hours in summer and short ones in winter, so check the day you plan to go:
- Until 10 January 2027: weekdays 10:00 to 15:00, weekends 10:00 to 16:00, with longer hours during the autumn school holidays and at Halloween.
- 25 March to 29 April 2027: daily 10:00 to 16:00.
- 30 April to 30 May 2027: daily 10:00 to 17:00.
- 31 May to 29 August 2027: daily 10:00 to 18:00, with late openings on National Day, Midsummer Eve and the sing-along Tuesdays.
- 30 August to 3 October 2027: daily 10:00 to 17:00.
The Christmas market runs on weekends from 27 November to 20 December 2026: Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 to 17:00, Sundays 10:00 to 16:00.
What to see
Skansen spreads over a hill on Djurgården. You walk between historic houses and farmsteads that were moved here from across Sweden. The zoo focuses on wild Nordic animals, with Arctic foxes and forest reindeer, plus traditional Swedish farm animals and seal talks. Lill-Skansen is the children's zoo.
The funicular Bergbanan, built for the 1897 Stockholm Exhibition, runs from the Hazelius entrance up the hill in season; it was not running in early October 2026. The site is large and steep in places, so wear comfortable shoes and leave plenty of time.
Getting there
- Tram 7 from T-Centralen to Djurgården, or the heritage tram 7N from Norrmalmstorg to Skansen.
- Bus 67 from Odenplan to Skansen.
- Djurgården ferry line 82 from Slussen to Allmänna gränd, 400 metres from the entrance.
- On foot from Djurgårdsbron, about 10 minutes.
The main entrance is at Djurgårdsslätten 49. Step-free and taxi access is through the Solliden entrance.
Ticket or Stockholm Pass?
Skansen alone does not justify a pass. Combined with the Vasa Museum, the Viking Museum and a boat tour on the same day it does: those four cost about €89 as single tickets, the 1-day pass €84. Families should check first, because children up to 15 enter Skansen free and under-18s enter the Vasa Museum free. The pass calculator does the sum for your plan.
Plan your visit
More on Djurgården and the pass
FAQ
Skansen questions, answered
How much does Skansen cost?
On 3 October 2026 an adult ticket to Skansen cost €21. Prices change with the season and are lowest online, slightly higher at the entrance. Children up to 15 enter free with a free ticket.
Is Skansen free for children?
Yes. Children aged 0 to 15 enter Skansen free, but need a complimentary ticket booked together with an adult ticket. Children under 13 must come with an adult.
What are Skansen's opening hours?
Skansen's hours change with the season. In winter it opens weekdays 10:00 to 15:00 and weekends 10:00 to 16:00; from 31 May to 29 August 2027 it opens daily 10:00 to 18:00, with late evenings on some summer days.
Is the aquarium included in the Skansen ticket?
No. The Skansen Aquarium is run separately and costs extra, paid on site. The Skansen ticket includes Lill-Skansen, the children's zoo, and the Baltic Sea Science Center.
Is Skansen included in the Stockholm Pass?
Yes. The Go City Stockholm All-Inclusive Pass includes entry to Skansen. Combined with the Vasa Museum and other Djurgården sights on the same day, the pass usually costs less than single tickets.
When is the Skansen Christmas market?
In 2026 the Skansen Christmas market runs on weekends from 27 November to 20 December, Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 to 17:00 and Sundays 10:00 to 16:00.
How do I get to Skansen?
Take tram 7 to Djurgården, bus 67 from Odenplan, or the Djurgården ferry 82 from Slussen to Allmänna gränd, 400 metres from the entrance. The main entrance is at Djurgårdsslätten 49.
Can I pay cash at Skansen?
No. Skansen's entrances and shops are cash-free, so bring a card or a phone with a payment app.
