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Skansen Open-Air Museum
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Skansen: Tickets & Stockholm Pass Inclusion

⏱️ Visit Time

2.5 - 4 h

🏛️ Category

Open-Air Museum & Zoo

⏳ Era

Founded 1891 — the world's oldest open-air museum

📍 Address

Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm, Sweden

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💶 Box Office Price

240 kr

🎟️ Reduced Price

200 SEK (Student/Senior); free under 16

🕒 Opening Hours

Daily, extended hours in summer

📋 Entry Rules

None required for general admission.

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What The Ticket Includes

The world's oldest open-air museum (founded 1891), with 150 historical buildings relocated from across Sweden, a Nordic zoo, and the Baltic Sea Science Center.

Ticket Options & Pricing
OptionPriceBooking
Adult, standard 240 SEK No reservation needed
Student/Senior 200 SEK No reservation needed
With Stockholm Pass (All-Inclusive) Included Any 1-5 day tier

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Ticket Options

Official Ticket

240 kr

City Pass

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Overview & History

Skansen is the world's oldest open-air museum, founded in 1891 on Djurgården island. Around 150 historical buildings — farmhouses, workshops, a manor, and a church — were relocated here from across Sweden to preserve traditional ways of life, alongside a Nordic zoo and the Baltic Sea Science Center.

What to See: Top Highlights

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150 Historic Buildings

Relocated farmhouses, workshops, and manors spanning six centuries of Swedish life.

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The Nordic Zoo

Native Scandinavian species including brown bears, wolves, lynx, and moose.

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The Baltic Sea Science Center

An aquarium focused on Baltic Sea marine life and conservation.

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Location & Google Maps

📍 Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm, Sweden Open in Google Maps

Does the Stockholm Pass Include This?

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Yes — confirmed included on both the All-Inclusive and Essentials tiers of the Stockholm Pass (operated by Go City).

Stockholm Pass - All-Inclusive Pass

Included. Confirmed directly on gocity.com's official Stockholm Pass page.

Stockholm Pass - Essentials Pass

Conditional. Eligible as one of the 3 attraction picks (including as the mandatory "Top Highlight" choice) — not automatically included; you must choose it.

Data Provenance

Source Skansen (official)
Last Verified 2026-09-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skansen included with the Stockholm Pass?
Yes — on both the All-Inclusive tier (unlimited access) and the Essentials tier (as one of your 3 chosen attractions).
Is Skansen just a museum, or a zoo too?
Both — it combines a historical open-air building museum with a Nordic zoo and an aquarium (the Baltic Sea Science Center).
Why do prices vary so much online?
Skansen's pricing ranges 185-305 SEK across the year depending on season and purchase channel; buying online typically gets the lowest current rate.

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