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Riddarholm Church (Riddarholmskyrkan)vsSkansen
Both are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Skansen Open-Air Museum ranks significantly higher than Riddarholm Church. Skansen Open-Air Museum has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Time Out.
Riddarholm Church (Riddarholmskyrkan)
Fodor's
Frommer's
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Riddarholmen, Stockholm, Sweden
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Fodor's "Dating from 1270, the Grey Friars monastery is the second-oldest structure in Stockholm; it's been the burial place for Swedish kings for more than 400 years." Full review
Frommer's "The second-oldest church in Stockholm is located on the tiny island of Riddarholmen, next to Gamla Stan." Full review
Time Out "The black, lattice-work spire of Riddarholmskyrkan is one of Stockholm's most distinctive sights, visible from all over the city." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This is the Westminster Abbey of Swedish monarchs: may they rest in peace!" Full review
Skansen Fodor's
Concierge Time Out Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura Time Out
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Djurgarden 49-51, Stockholm 115 93, Sweden
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Fodor's "Not only is Skansen a delightful trip out of time in the center of a modern city, but it also provides insight into the life and culture of Sweden's various regions." Full review
Concierge "For anyone with children, Skansen, the world's first open-air museum, is unmissable."
Time Out "Founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius, also responsible for the Nordiska Museet, Skansen is a one-stop cultural tour of Sweden." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Often described as "Sweden in a nutshell"." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Sweden's "good old days" painstakingly re-created in a model village. " Full review
Time Out "If you don’t know any locals, this is hands-down the best place in the city to embrace some Swedish seasonal fun." Full review
Afar Magazine "A brief description of Skansen—a 75-acre open-air museum with historic buildings and a zoo—doesn’t convey just how much fun it is." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Skansen is not only the world's first open-air museum, but also its oldest. The attraction illustrates five centuries of Swedish history through its showcase of 150 historical homes and farmsteads" Full review
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And if you start to feel peckish during your tour, there are five fine and casual dining options to choose from on-site.
Frommer's "Most date from the 18th and 19th centuries, and include windmills, manor houses, blacksmith shops...houses, workshops—nothing was too insignificant for this intellectual hoarder. " Full review
