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6/06/2008 - 6/06/2008Swedish National Day
Stockholm,
Sweden
The world's oldest open-air museum, on an island near the centre of Stockholm, consists of historic buildings set in parkland, with a zoo for further amusement. Each year on 6 June, the Swedish Royal Family arrive to celebrate National Day, a patriotic occasion celebrated mainly by nationals, but also offering much in the way of pageantry for the tourist to enjoy. Flag waving, speeches, songs and festivities are all on the agenda.
Themes:
Culture
, History
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Skansen Open-air Museum
On the island of Djurgarden in the middle of Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden
Getting there:
Bus: Services 47 from the Central station.
Ferry: Regular services.
Contact Information:
Stiftelsen Skansen
Post Box 27807
Stockholm
115 93
Sweden
Telephone: +46 (0)844 28000.
Email: info@skansen.se
Website: www.skansen.se
