Experts' Choice Award Skansen
What the experts agree on
Pioneer open-air museum spanning 75 acres with 150+ historic Swedish buildings, farmsteads, and a zoo. Experts call it "Sweden in a nutshell"—a living cultural snapshot from five centuries that's equally engaging for families and anyone seeking
“Sweden's "good old days" painstakingly re-created in a model village. ”
– Atlas Obscura
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
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
Lonely Planet "The open-air museum Skansen, which is home to brown bears, wolves and moose as well as (human) historical reenactors"
National Geographic "Outdoor museum on Djurgården island houses 150 historic buildings from across Scandinavia; depicts traditional Swedish life before the industrial age. Oldest structures were constructed..."
