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Skansen

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Skansen

Sweden
Best timeMay–Jun & Aug
Set inSweden
In season~66°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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27–72°F
CurrencySEK
LanguageSwedish
TimezoneUTC+01:00
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Map showing the location of Skansen
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJun · 53%
WarmestJul · 72°F
WettestAug
Best windowMay–Jun & Aug
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

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 (1833–1901) to show the way of life in the different parts of Sweden before the industrial era.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Aug. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Skogskyrkogården
3 mi away
Strawberry Arena
5 mi away
Linnaean Garden
41 mi away
Kiipsaare Lighthouse
145 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Skansen?

The best time to visit Skansen is May–June & August, in Sweden.

Where is Skansen?

Skansen is in Sweden.

What is Skansen known for?

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 (1833–1901) to show the way of life in the different parts of Sweden before the industrial era.

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