Zoo & aquarium · Stockholm
Skansen: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Skansen is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children 0-15 free (book a complimentary ticket); Asylum seekers free with LMA card.
- Otherwise: adult one-day ticket (price on 24 Oct 2026; varies by season/date) — kr 325.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Children 0-15 free (book a complimentary ticket): Add the free child ticket when buying an adult/student/senior ticket, before the visit.
- Kids up to 15 are free - but add their free ticket to your online order beforehand.
- Prices are dynamic and lowest online.
- Weekday winter hours are short (until 15:00).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren 0-15 free (book a complimentary ticket) | children under 16 | Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. | Yes |
| Free forAsylum seekers free with LMA card | asylum seekers | Also UT card with protection status 'mass displacement'. | No |
Official prices
Skansen ticket prices
| Adult one-day ticket (price on 24 Oct 2026; varies by season/date) — Student/pensioner SEK 285. Slightly higher at the gate than online. | kr 325 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult one-day ticket (price on 24 oct 2026; varies by season/date)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Skansen
Timed-entry ticketStockholm: Skansen Open-Air Museum Admission Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 4.2k reviewsfrom kr 130
Ticket & extrasSkansen: Open-Air Museum and Nordic Zoo★★★★☆ 4.4 · 403 reviewsfrom kr 240
Timed-entry ticketStockholm: The Skansen Aquarium Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 117 reviewsfrom kr 175
Timed-entry ticketSkansen Open-Air Museum Entry Ticket★★★★☆ 4.4 · 93 reviewsfrom kr 240.02
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
28 Sep 2026-10 Jan 2027: weekdays 10:00-15:00, weekends 10:00-16:00. Exceptions: autumn school holiday 24 Oct-1 Nov 10:00-16:00 (Halloween extra hours 15:00-19:00 on 24 and 28-31 Oct); Christmas market 27 Nov-20 Dec Fri-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-16:00; 24 Dec 10:00-14:00; 25 Dec-10 Jan 10:00-16:00.
Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, Djurgården, Stockholm, Sweden
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FAQ
Skansen: common questions
Is Skansen free?
Skansen has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children 0-15 free (book a complimentary ticket); Asylum seekers free with LMA card. Otherwise the official ticket costs kr 325.
Who gets free entry to Skansen?
Children under 16 — children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.. Asylum seekers — also UT card with protection status 'mass displacement'..
Do I need to book for free entry to Skansen?
Add the free child ticket when buying an adult/student/senior ticket, before the visit.
How much is a ticket to Skansen?
Adult one-day ticket (price on 24 Oct 2026; varies by season/date) costs kr 325 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- skansen.se/en/plan-your-visit/opening-hours-and-prices/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.