Easter and Easter break
Celebrate Easter at Skansen and discover how Sweden’s great spring festival has been celebrated throughout the ages. Here, traditions, folklore and creative craftsmanship come together.
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Easter break activities, 2–12 April 2026
Free admission for children!
Children aged 0–15 enjoy free admission but must book a complimentary ticket in advance of their visit.
Experience Easter in our historic settings
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The Post Office
The postmaster Per August Nilsson and his wife, Anna Sophia, are busy sorting and delivering Easter cards to the residents of Virserum on Maundy Thursday in the 1910s.
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Oktorp Farmstead
Step inside Oktorp Farmstead to discover how people spent the sombre Good Friday, and what was served for Easter, in Halland in the 1870s.
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Väla School
Visit the schoolteacher’s residence at Väla School and experience Easter Eve in 1918. Here, the fastlagsris is decorated with eggs and feathers, and preparations for the evening meal are in full swing.
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Järnhandlarbostaden
Visit the family at the Ironmonger’s Home as they prepare for an Easter gathering, complete with table decorations and traditional dishes associated with Easter Sunday in the 1930s.
Easter Break Fun
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Fascinating tales of Easter’s magical beings
11.00-13.00 och 14.00-16.00, Bollnäs Cottage
Listen to tales of Easter witches and magical beings.
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Easter Quiz Walk
Quiz start at Bollnästorget
Take part in our tricky quiz trail for all ages! Start and finish by the dance floor at Bollnästorget.
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Witch’s Broom Jumping
Temperence Hall
All Easter long, you can try your hand at witch’s broom jumping outside the Temperence Hall.
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Outdoor grill
Bollnäs Square
Take a break and enjoy grilling sausages together. Bring your own or purchase on site.
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Online audio guides
Your mobile phone
Let us take you on a guided tour around selected parts of Skansen – listen and find out more about Sweden’s history, flora and fauna.
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Mini-tivoli
Balderslunden
During the Easter break, a mini funfair pops up just behind Lill-Skansen! Enjoy bumper cars, games and the classic slot car track.
Over time, Easter has come to be associated with a range of symbols and ceremonies that have shaped how it is celebrated in Sweden. Learn more about the different days of Easter and their traditions here.
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