New years eve in Stockholm
Prepare with warm clothes! It can be a long night outside! Most common food for new years eve dinner in Sweden is Lobster and Lamb! * Heading to Skansen for the best traditional New Year celebrations and fireworks? Get there in time, best is to buy a prepaid ticket! * Best view for the Fireworks […]
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Lucia at Skansen Christmas in Stockholm
On the 13th of December you should try to get a glimpse of the Lucia tradition where girls and boys march and sing with candles. If you are a Nobel prize winner you will be woken up by a nice Lucia caravan but otherwise try to find it somewhere by yourself. One such place is […]
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Sweden National Day
Friday sixth of June is the National Day in Sweden. Celebrations are not what they should be so every year Stockhkolm city tries to figure out how to make more people celebrate. This year there are lot’s of thing going on at Kungsträdgården and as always at Skansen. In SOFO, Södermalm there will be music […]
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Sunny Sunday Excursion
It’s sunny, pretty warm for a day in early march in Stockholm. Where to go? Tired of Skansen and Djurgården? Check out Kristinehovs Malmgård where you’ll be able to enjoy a “Cultural Sunday” Culture Sunday at Kristine Hovs Malmegård 14:00 to 16:00. Show and open house of a mansion in Högalid in authentic 1790’s setting. […]
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Midsummer at Skansen
Yesterday in fantastic weather there were the yearly Midsummer celebrations at Skansen. Lot’s of people, lot’s of fun and traditional customs were on display. It’s easy to spend a whole day and night at Skansen during Midsummer.
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Drop-in wedding in Stockholm
At Skansen the yearly and popular drop-in wedding took place Saturday. The weather could not have been nicer and a record number of couples were married during a few hours. Crowded and lot’s of happy feelings are the words that best can sum it up and describe this day!
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Spring picnic at Skansen
May is perfect for an outdoor picnic at Skansen, the settings can’t be nicer, choose from old traditional houses, wild animals or a breathtaking view over Stockholm. You find them all at Skansen.
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Christmas in Stockholm
Where is the best Christmas in Stockholm? There is only one answer, at Skansen of course! It’s a tradition since 1903 so they know what they are doing! Go there and enjoy a genuine traditional Swedish Christmas. Here are few things that will be on, Christmas tales by the fire in Back Mats cabin, listen […]
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November in Stockholm
Welcome to a fantastic charity concert in All Saints’ Church. You will be treated to music from many different genres, such as traditional songs, pop, jazz, and classical music. Admission is free but there is opportunity for donations. Coffee and sandwiches will be sold during the break. Where: All Saints Church, Helgalunden 2 When: Friday, […]
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Dalarna in Stockholm
No time to visit Dalarna during your Stockholm visit? No worries, you can find genuine Dalarna red wood houses at Skansen in Stockholm. From the right angle you might believe for a minute or two that you actually are in a Dalarna traditional swedish cottage!
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