Skansen
Stockholms län
Skansen, established in 1891 by Artur Hazelius, is the world's first open-air museum and zoo, located on Djurgården island in Stockholm. It was created to preserve and exhibit Sweden's traditional rural culture before industrialization transformed society. The museum features around 140 historic buildings transported from across Scandinavia, including farmhouses, manors, and a 16th-century village, all reconstructed authentically. Visitors can explore a replica of a 19th-century Swedish town where craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills such as glassblowing, shoemaking, and baking. The open-air zoo houses native Scandinavian animals like brown bears, moose, lynx, reindeer, and owls, alongside rare farm breeds. Skansen also hosts cultural events, including folk dancing, concerts, and a popular Christmas market dating back to 1903. Its funicular railway, operational since 1897, provides convenient access up the hill. As a pioneering cultural institution, Skansen offers an immersive glimpse into Sweden's heritage and natural environment, attracting over 1.3 million visitors annually.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Skansen is during spring and summer when outdoor demonstrations and folk dancing are frequent, or early December for the traditional Christmas market. Purchasing an annual pass is cost-effective if planning multiple visits. Children under 15 enjoy free entry during special holiday events like Easter. Booking experiences such as the "Mini Animal Keeper" program in advance enhances the visit. Accessibility improvements ensure the park is navigable for all visitors.
Faits intéressants
- •Skansen is the oldest open-air museum in the world, established in 1891.
- •It houses about 140 historic buildings from all over Scandinavia, some dating back to the 14th century.
- •The museum includes a replica of a 19th-century Swedish town with live craftsmen demonstrating traditional trades.
- •Skansen's zoo features native Scandinavian animals such as brown bears, moose, Eurasian lynx, and Arctic foxes.
- •The annual Christmas market at Skansen has been held since 1903 and attracts around 25,000 visitors each weekend.
- •The funicular railway serving Skansen has been operational since 1897, covering a 196.4-meter track with a 34.57-meter elevation change.
Histoire
Skansen was founded by Artur Hazelius in 1891 to preserve Sweden's rural traditions amid rapid industrialization.
Initially part of the Nordic Museum, it became an independent foundation in 1963.
Hazelius collected around 150 historic buildings from all over Sweden and even Norway, carefully relocating and reconstructing them on Djurgården island.
Over the years, the site expanded from its original hilltop area to cover about 30 hectares.
Since its opening, Skansen has been a model for open-air museums worldwide and has continuously developed its cultural and zoological exhibits.
Guide du lieu
Skogaholm Manor1680
A grand manor house built in 1680, showcasing Swedish aristocratic life with a library, china pantry, and guest rooms. It reflects the lifestyle of the Swedish upper class in the late 17th century.
19th-century Swedish Town Replica19th century
A full-scale reconstruction of an average 19th-century Swedish town where artisans dressed in period costumes demonstrate traditional crafts such as tanning, shoemaking, silversmithing, baking, and glassblowing.
Open-Air Zoo
Home to a wide range of native Scandinavian animals including brown bears, moose, grey seals, Eurasian lynx, Arctic foxes, otters, reindeer, and various owl species. The zoo also features rare breeds of farm animals in traditional farmsteads.
Skansens Bergbana Funicular Railway1897
A historic funicular railway serving the northwest side of Skansen hill, operational since 1897, facilitating visitor access with a 196.4-meter track and 34.57-meter vertical rise.
Contact
Téléphone: 08-442 82 00
