You can easily spend half a day in this open-air museum full of farmsteads, manor houses, workshops, and village churches from all over Sweden. We went on Midsummer Day, a major holiday in Sweden, when there were lots of activities everywhere and the museum staid open late. Not sure how it is on ordinary days.

The museum is found on Djurgården island, a short walk or tram ride from Norrmalm, Stockholm's downtown. On a sunny day, the walk along Strandvägen with views over the harbor is a treat by itself.

Skansen is a time capsule of Swedish life with many old buildings, ways of life and custom dress. If that's not enough there are numerous wild animals; wolves, bears, monkeys etc, and an aquarium. All in all there is something for all the family no matter what the age... We will be back

A place not just for kids! A trip taking you through the scandi culture and changes throughout the years. Native animals and how they were and are looked after. walk through the villages and changes in buildings and farms. This place show so much history. We only managed half of place (worth a full days visit to see it all properly). Note: it is very hilly! At the entrance a tram is provided to get up the hill or alternatively you can walk- no steps. The place is good for buggy's but do take into consideration there is a lot of gravel/rubble and cobble paths.
The staff join in with the theme of the place too. It's so nice to see traditions and cultures still exist!