open-air museum and zoo, showing Swedish folk culture and way of life in the pre-industrial era
Skansen (Swedish: [ˈskǎnːsɛn]; "the Sconce") 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. The term "skansen" has become a generic term referring to other open-air museums and collections of historic structures, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, but also in the United States, e.g. Old World Wisconsin and Fairplay, Colorado.
Skansen is located in Stockholm, Sweden. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 59.3244 and longitude 18.1010.
The zoo was established in 1891, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
Yes, it is quite popular, attracting approximately 1,300,000 visitors annually.
open-air museum and zoo, showing Swedish folk culture and way of life in the pre-industrial era... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in Sweden.
