Skansen
Skansen is the oldest open-air museum and zoo in Sweden located on the island Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. 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.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Högloftet och Nyloftet and Summer Pasture Farm.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include King Oscar’s Terrace and Skansen city quarters.
Skansen
- Type: Zoo
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Stockholm Municipality, Stockholm County, Svealand, Sweden, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
59.32822° or 59° 19′ 42″ north
Longitude
18.10676° or 18° 6′ 24″ east
Elevation
45 metres (148 feet)
Open location code
9FFW84H4+7P
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Places to explore: Djurgården and Skeppsholmen.
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