Skansen - Free Audio Guide
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Skansen, 49-51, Djurgårdsslätten, Djurgårdsstaden, Djurgården, Norra Innerstaden, Stockholms kommun, Danderyds kommun, Stockholms län, 115 21, Sverige
Skansen, located on Djurgården island in Stockholm, is the oldest open-air museum and zoo in Sweden, established in 1891 by Artur Hazelius. It showcases the traditional lifestyles of different Swedish provinces before the industrial era. With over 150 authentic historical buildings, visitors can explore a 19th-century town and observe craftsmen in traditional dress. The open-air zoo features native Scandinavian animals such as bears, moose, and wolves. Skansen attracts over 1.3 million visitors annually and hosts popular events, including a Christmas market and folk dancing in summer. Open daily, admission fees vary, and the site is accessible via public transport, including tram and funicular.