Stockholm's Ultimate Family Spot
How to Enjoy Skansen Open-Air Museum π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦β¨ Finally visited Skansen thanks to Coop's free family day! Without this chance, I might never have discovered this gem. ποΈπ π Skansen Facts: β’ World's oldest open-air museum (since 1891!) β’ Located on DjurgΓ₯rden Island ποΈ β’ Massive area - requires half a day minimum to explore π Honest Take: Skip if short on time... unless you: β’ Love folklore π§ββοΈ β’ Have kids to entertain πΆ β’ Are a history buff β³ π° Time-Travel Through Buildings 150+ historic structures (14th-20th century) relocated from across Sweden: β’ Farmhouses π‘ β’ Churches βͺ β’ Workshops βοΈ β’ Bakeries π₯¨ Like stepping into 19th-century Sweden! π Living History Staff in period costumes demonstrate: β’ Weaving 𧡠⒠Blacksmithing π¨ β’ Traditional crafts - try them yourself! πΎ Nordic Wildlife Beyond farm animals: β’ Reindeer π¦ β’ Wolves πΊ β’ Arctic foxes π¦ β’ Bears π» β’ Daily seal shows at 2PM! π π Cultural Festivals Must-experience events: β’ Summer singing festival π€ β’ Christmas markets π π¨ Hands-On Workshops Make your own: β’ Paper π β’ Pottery πΊ β’ Printed souvenirs π¨οΈ Chat with "historical" NPCs for fascinating stories! ποΈ Unique Shopping Authentic Swedish gifts: β’ Handicrafts π§Ά β’ Local designs π πΈ Photo Hotspot Vastveit storehouse viewpoint = perfect panorama! π π Getting There: Tram: 7/7N π Bus: 69/76 π #Sweden #Stockholm #FamilyFun #Museums #NordicTravel