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They charged us extra for the New Year's Eve event, even if we already had a ticket for earlier that same day. The event was alright, and the restaurant remained open. However, once New Year's Eve arrived, they began closing everything, requiring everyone to leave.
Interestingly, the sign indicating the year was mostly displaying 2023 (at 0hrs it changed but then it went back to 2023— I'm not sure why and didn't get an explanation). On the positive side, it offers a beautiful viewpoint of the city, and the music was good.
Interestingly, the sign indicating the year was mostly displaying 2023 (at 0hrs it changed but then it went back to 2023— I'm not sure why and didn't get an explanation). On the positive side, it offers a beautiful viewpoint of the city, and the music was good.
When: end of year, after Christmas, during a week day
Who: young adults, without kids
I would not recommend going here. Most houses and markets are closed, lights and music are placed in the most random way and animals placed in cages with should really not be allowed anymore. The price is way too much for what you get. It was definitely a disappointment, but we had a good laugh about it.
I’m sure that for families with kids, in the summer, it is a great attraction.
Who: young adults, without kids
I would not recommend going here. Most houses and markets are closed, lights and music are placed in the most random way and animals placed in cages with should really not be allowed anymore. The price is way too much for what you get. It was definitely a disappointment, but we had a good laugh about it.
I’m sure that for families with kids, in the summer, it is a great attraction.
Absolutely loved the atmosphere. We started around 11 am and could see the entire open air museum in 3 hours. There are many attractions within the museum from zoos, church, farm, and many other activity areas. If it’s a sunny day you will enjoy a lot. There is a decent aquarium called Baltic aquarium.
The people in the houses were dressed like they were from the old times. They taught us a lot about Sweden's history and how they used to live.
You can also buy cool things and eat outside, which is nice.
I think it would be even better if they showed us how the windmills worked back in the day.
I thought the ticket was a bit pricey, but everything was super clean, especially the bathrooms.
Finally, SkansenIt's a valuable destination for anyone keen on understanding the rich heritage of this fascinating country. It's worth a visit!
You can also buy cool things and eat outside, which is nice.
I think it would be even better if they showed us how the windmills worked back in the day.
I thought the ticket was a bit pricey, but everything was super clean, especially the bathrooms.
Finally, SkansenIt's a valuable destination for anyone keen on understanding the rich heritage of this fascinating country. It's worth a visit!
This is an interesting historical tourist place in Stockholm, as there are multiple old homes and structures preserved here, a large park to walk, a kids zoo, aquarium (costs extra) and a science museum.
This place is perfect for your kids and they will enjoy it. There is a beautiful traditional market and we were pleased to see the folk dance.
A good place for a family to enjoy a day in stockholm.
This place is perfect for your kids and they will enjoy it. There is a beautiful traditional market and we were pleased to see the folk dance.
A good place for a family to enjoy a day in stockholm.
Fascinating attraction with a plethora of old Swedish buildings, some of which you can look around.
The park also features enclosures with many Swedish animals that are very well designed for their comfort as well as our viewing. We saw many animals that you typically would not see in zoos such as wolverines, brown bears and lynxes.
Also, wandering around the park we saw red squirrels that ate acorns from our hands!
The park also features enclosures with many Swedish animals that are very well designed for their comfort as well as our viewing. We saw many animals that you typically would not see in zoos such as wolverines, brown bears and lynxes.
Also, wandering around the park we saw red squirrels that ate acorns from our hands!
A very charming place to visit. It's really cool that it's one of the oldest open-air museums in the world, and they also have a zoo garden. Important to know, besides the entrance fee, there are certain areas within the zoo garden where you need to pay an additional fee to enter and visit.
One of the loveliest experiences and places in town, although with a bit of mixed feelings when it gets to the lovely animals in captivity.
You can wonder around for hours in this open air museum. The visitable lively houses from various times close at 17, but you can remain in the park for as long as you want.
You can wonder around for hours in this open air museum. The visitable lively houses from various times close at 17, but you can remain in the park for as long as you want.
Very cool concept, especially for families, but I would have expected a bit more for the price.
Having such a big park in a big city is by itself amazing. Then making it an open- air museum dedicated to educating people in a fun way is great. I liked walking around, watching the animals and seeing the unique old houses.
However, it would be nice if you could actually go inside. You CAN go in some of them with dressed up people explaining the history in a playful and fun way. That's great! Only when I was there these were only like 3 houses. Maybe it was just today, but I would have definitely wished for more.
You can see many animals that live in Sweden and I saw lots of families with joyful kids. You can join a tour for further explanations and they have signs with explanations.
I do think 19€ is overpriced for a student price. All in all, I still liked it.
Having such a big park in a big city is by itself amazing. Then making it an open- air museum dedicated to educating people in a fun way is great. I liked walking around, watching the animals and seeing the unique old houses.
However, it would be nice if you could actually go inside. You CAN go in some of them with dressed up people explaining the history in a playful and fun way. That's great! Only when I was there these were only like 3 houses. Maybe it was just today, but I would have definitely wished for more.
You can see many animals that live in Sweden and I saw lots of families with joyful kids. You can join a tour for further explanations and they have signs with explanations.
I do think 19€ is overpriced for a student price. All in all, I still liked it.
We went on a sunny Sunday afternoon and was surprised that it wasn't as busy as I had expected.
Probably better to go around the working village after 2pm as we found a few places closed we think it was staff lunch time as we saw people in costume arriving as we moved on. Do try the pasties from the bakery as they were some of the best we had in Stockholm.
It's fairly hilly as Skansen is based around the top of a mound. We used the escalator on the left after we entered to get up the steepest part.
We enjoyed seeing the Nordic animals, but felt that the signs to find the enclosures kept giving us false promises as to how far we had to walk. Typical of all Zoo's not all animals could be found in their enclosures.
The old buildings that had been brought to the site were worth looking at but you couldn't go into the majority of them.
There were activities aimed at kids. An afternoon is not long enough to see everything if like us you ramble slowly and stop enjoy the sights. If I was staying longer or lived in Stockholm I would definitely take up the annual ticket.
Probably better to go around the working village after 2pm as we found a few places closed we think it was staff lunch time as we saw people in costume arriving as we moved on. Do try the pasties from the bakery as they were some of the best we had in Stockholm.
It's fairly hilly as Skansen is based around the top of a mound. We used the escalator on the left after we entered to get up the steepest part.
We enjoyed seeing the Nordic animals, but felt that the signs to find the enclosures kept giving us false promises as to how far we had to walk. Typical of all Zoo's not all animals could be found in their enclosures.
The old buildings that had been brought to the site were worth looking at but you couldn't go into the majority of them.
There were activities aimed at kids. An afternoon is not long enough to see everything if like us you ramble slowly and stop enjoy the sights. If I was staying longer or lived in Stockholm I would definitely take up the annual ticket.
Super cool outdoor museum!
There are old styles of Swedish buildings in a garden and forest type setting. You can go in some of the buildings and see old styles of Swedish furniture and decor.
There are some Scandinavian animals to see as well that are in large forest type enclosures. I’m not a huge fan of zoos or animal preserves but this was enjoyable.
There is a lot of walking involved with getting around the park, most of the park seemed wheelchair accessible. Lots of shade and places to sit as well.
Several restaurants and little gift shops are located inside the park.
Definitely recommend! It’s a unique experience
There are old styles of Swedish buildings in a garden and forest type setting. You can go in some of the buildings and see old styles of Swedish furniture and decor.
There are some Scandinavian animals to see as well that are in large forest type enclosures. I’m not a huge fan of zoos or animal preserves but this was enjoyable.
There is a lot of walking involved with getting around the park, most of the park seemed wheelchair accessible. Lots of shade and places to sit as well.
Several restaurants and little gift shops are located inside the park.
Definitely recommend! It’s a unique experience
Sehr liebevolles Freilichtmuseum, leider waren einige Häuser nicht offen. Gastronomie sehr lecker und preislich total i.o.
Sehr schönes Museum. Der Eintritt ist frei. In mehreren Häusern waren Jugendliche in zeitgenössischer Kleidung, die auf Englisch etwas zur Geschichte des jeweiligen Hauses erklärt haben.
The park definitely is a fun place to spend a couple of hours. The places gives a real traditional Swedish vibe. The zoo was fun with a variety of animals ranging from Scandinavian reindeers, to monkeys and bears. There even is an aquarium with a variety of fish. The park offers multiple great viewing points as it is placed on a hill. Note that there is an entrance fee.
Free entrance. It's a lovely place to visit, with lots of animals and greenery. You can go inside the buildings and receive guidance and info from staff.
Cute little place. Nice to stroll trough and relax. Enjoy the atmosphere and have a nice fika with a cup of coffee
Good moment , it's a little place with some animals. Nice for childrens and adults .
I appreciate the Tables available to eat outside 🌸
I appreciate the Tables available to eat outside 🌸
Nach dem Frühstück in Västerås begeben wir uns in das kleine, aber feine 40-häusige Freilichtmuseum von Vallby. Es ist städtisch getragen und der Besuch ist frei.
Um 10:10 Uhr gehen wir hinein und wundern uns: Überall wird gehegt und gepflegt, die Häuser und Höfe sind offen und es sind standesgemäß gewandete Angestellte unterwegs, die uns mit Informationen versorgen.
Das kennen wir von einigen anderen europäischen, kostenpflichtigen Freilichtmuseen oft deutlich schlechter. Wir besichtigen unter anderem eine Hofanlage, ein Bergmannshaus aus Bergslagen, eine Arbeiter Wohnung, die Schule mit angeschlossener Lehrerwohnung, alles meist aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.
Zusätzlich liegt etwas abseits ein kompletter Herrenhof vom Beginn des 18. Jahrhunderts.
Um das Gesamtbild zu vervollständigen, leben im Freilichtmuseum alte Nutztierrassen, wie z.B. seltene Gotland Kaninchen und Gänse, sowie auch Ziegen und Hühner.
Gegen Mittag picknicken wir an einem der zahlreichen, dafür vorgesehenen Tische, wie es auch einige der Einheimischen tun. Anschließend gibt's den Kaffee im historischen Värdshus. Wir sind begeistert von diesem schnuckeligen, kleinen, aber toll unterhaltenen Friluftsmuseet.
Um 10:10 Uhr gehen wir hinein und wundern uns: Überall wird gehegt und gepflegt, die Häuser und Höfe sind offen und es sind standesgemäß gewandete Angestellte unterwegs, die uns mit Informationen versorgen.
Das kennen wir von einigen anderen europäischen, kostenpflichtigen Freilichtmuseen oft deutlich schlechter. Wir besichtigen unter anderem eine Hofanlage, ein Bergmannshaus aus Bergslagen, eine Arbeiter Wohnung, die Schule mit angeschlossener Lehrerwohnung, alles meist aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.
Zusätzlich liegt etwas abseits ein kompletter Herrenhof vom Beginn des 18. Jahrhunderts.
Um das Gesamtbild zu vervollständigen, leben im Freilichtmuseum alte Nutztierrassen, wie z.B. seltene Gotland Kaninchen und Gänse, sowie auch Ziegen und Hühner.
Gegen Mittag picknicken wir an einem der zahlreichen, dafür vorgesehenen Tische, wie es auch einige der Einheimischen tun. Anschließend gibt's den Kaffee im historischen Värdshus. Wir sind begeistert von diesem schnuckeligen, kleinen, aber toll unterhaltenen Friluftsmuseet.
You know, it is just lovely here. It is grandma village house right next to city that you never had opportunity to visit. And it’s for free! Animals are taken good care of, they all look clean and healthy! The museum-houses are pretty packed with old-times stuff, however, there could be a little bit more information in English provided. Museum is doing events and fairs according to the celebrations, what is awesome. Place is kids and dogs-friendly, there is caffe for fika to buy.
It is nice place for the kids. There is small restaurant in the center of the village. You can have a coffe or you can enjoy in traditional swedish cousine.