Summer break at Skansen
Skansen
2024-07-06 — 2024-08-30During the summer, Skansen features a variety of fun and interesting activities! Enjoy your summer break here, there are fun activities for everyone, every day!
Sing with Captain Reko
Come sing with Captain Reko and The Children’s zoo Theater! See the climate-smart mini-musical Sweep or Swoop? Furthermore, you can participate in our singing sessions and sing your favorite songs.
Summer activities in The Älvros Farmstead
From July 1, The Älvros Farmstead will feature folklore with Skansen’s storytellers, folk music with Skansen Folk Musicians and our program hosts performing songs from across the country.
Experience farm life
There will always be plenty of things to do at the farm, which is helpful and fun for all ages. Back Mat’s cottage invites you to experience livelihood at the end of the nineteenth century, which includes cleaning, cooking and playing with marbles! Visit Skåne Farmstead and participate in early 20th century farming activities.
Old fashioned games
Try Old fashioned games from when your grandmother’s mother and grandfather were young! You can play at the Hazelius meadow all summer long, so why not challenge a friend or the whole family?
Retro games
Test your motor skills with playground equipment and games that were common in the 1950s! Try racecars, couronne games, jump twist and much more!
Stick horse riding
Silver, Toy, Lillan, Troj and King are Skansen’s unique stick horses that can jump hurdles. Why not have a stick horse race with your friends?
Animal talks
Are you curious about what it’s like to work at a modern zoo? Or would you like to learn more about the animals? Attend one of Skansen’s animal talks this summer and ask the animal keeper all your questions!
Nature trail
Explore the hedgehog’s habitat, identify crucial plant hosts and learn more about bird cages. The nature trail between Skåne Farmstead and Väla School educates our visitors on wildlife, nature and biological diversity.
Skansen bingo
Challenge the whole family! Play bingo by solving the tasks listed on the bingo tile. Bingo cards can be found in the upper escalator hallway.
Play at The Children’s zoo
The Children’s zoo features large outdoor and indoor playgrounds. The snake slide and a large no-touch-the-ground track are some of the attractions featured here.
Ekorrparken
Ekorrparken is Skansen’s largest playground, featuring a tree house and climbing frames for slightly older children.
Päronparken
Päronparken is a quite tranquil and peaceful playground. There are rope sheep, lovely warm eggs and mushrooms to jump on.
Galejan carnival
Experience the most charming carnival area ever, featuring old-fashioned carousels, lottery, dance floor and cafes. There is something for everyone, regardless of age.
Baltic Sea Science Center
Go beneath the surface to learn about the species that live there, and participate in important exhibits on the Baltic Sea and the environment. In our aquariums, you may see underwater environments that range from coastal archipelagos to open sea.
Skansen aquarium
The Skansen aquarium is home to a variety of animals, including monkeys, fish and crocodiles, as well as scorpions, parrots and frogs. Welcome to a fascinating and exotic part of Skansen.
Prices
30 April–29 SeptemberAdults SEK 265 Children aged 4–15 SEK 80. Free entry for children under 4.
Students/Pensioners/Groups SEK 245