With the industrial revolution well under way in Europe during the second half of the 19th century, traditions were threatened. To preserve these traditions, Artur Hazelius founded the Skansen Open Air Museum in 1891, the first of the kind in Sweden. About 150 buildings from all over Sweden were dismantled piece by piece and shipped to the island of Djurgården in the heart of Stockholm. Today, while strolling among the centennial houses, one can observe farmers or craftsmen in traditional costumes showcasing their way of living.

Farm labourer’s cottage, Skansen, Stockholm

Farmhouse, Skansen, Stockholm

The ironmonger’s house, Skansen, Stockholm

One of the inhabitants of the Skansen zoo, Stockholm

Traditional toy, Skansen, Stockholm, Sweden

Traditional stove, Skansen, Stockholm, Sweden

Skansen, Stockholm, Sweden

Typical street, Skansen, Stockholm

Traditional bakery with delicious kanelbullar, Skansen, Stockholm

Getting to Skansen with the historical tram, Stockholm

The 40-metre high Hällestad belfry built in 1732 is one of Sweden’s highest bell towers, Skansen, Stockholm

Claire

Travel tips:

• For more about the Skansen Open Air museum, visit their website.
• Beyond Stockholm, Sweden is a fabulous country to visit: get inspired!
• Check out this interactive map (short tutorial) for the specific details to help you plan your trip and more articles and photos (zoom out) about the area!
  

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