Skansen

Skansen is the oldest open-air museum and zoo in Sweden located on the island in , . It was opened on 11 October 1891 by Artur Hazelius to show the way of life in the different parts of Sweden before the industrial era.
  • Zoo
  • …lies at an elevation of around 50 metres (150 feet)

Places of Interest Nearby

Discover Högloftet och Nyloftet and Summer Pasture Farm.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include King Oscar’s Terrace and Skansen city quarters.
, more properly Södra , is a park…
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Latitude
59.32822° or 59° 19′ 42″ north
Longitude
18.10676° or 18° 6′ 24″ east
Open location code
9FFW84H4+7P
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

See this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Djurgården and Skeppsholmen.
“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.”

Stockholm County: Highlights

Learn more about Stockholm and Södermalm.