Find your way to the Skansen shop

Skansen is located on Djurgården in central Stockholm. It is easy to get here by tram, bus, or ferry. It is also pleasant to cycle or walk here, with pedestrian and bicycle paths all the way.

Visiting address: Djurgårdsslätten 49, 115 21 Stockholm

Cycle or walk

Walk over Djurgårdsbron and follow Djurgårdsvägen past the Nordic Museum and Gröna Lund to get to Skansen. The walk from Djurgårdsbron is 950 meters and takes about 10 minutes, depending on how fast you walk.

For those coming by bike, there are bike lanes all the way. See how to easily cycle here with the help of Stockholm City's bike map.

Bus or tram

Tram line 7 goes from T-Centralen to Djurgården and has plenty of space even for strollers and wheelchairs.

The museum tram line 7N goes from Norrmalmstorg to Skansen. The café train goes all the way around via Waldemarsudde and Bellmansro.

Bus number 67 goes from Odenplan to Skansen. You can also take bus number 69 or 76 to Djurgårdsbron and then walk the last bit. (950 meter).

To see when and where the buses or trams depart, go to SL's traffic information.

Ferry

Ferry line 82 operates between Slussen – Skeppsholmen – Djurgården and stops at Allmänna gränd, 400 meters from Skansen.

You can find the Djurgårdsfärjan timetable number 82 here. On the ferry, SL fares apply.

The ferry M/S Emelie operates between Hammarby Sjöstad – Masthamnen (Viking Line terminal) – Djurgården and Nybroplan. The ferry stops at Allmänna gränd, 400 meters from Skansen. For more information, see ressel.se.

Own boat

There are boat slips in the guest harbor Wasahamnen. Harbor depth: 2-6 meters. Mooring: Boom, buoy, and long side.

Car

The parking options in connection with Skansen are few. Parking is available on southern Djurgården and in the Museum Park, but the number of spaces is limited. Three parking spaces for the disabled are available inside Skansen, entrance through Sollidsporten. Please note the risk that the spaces may become fully occupied, in which case the nearest parking is the public parking lots outside the Skansen area.

Public transport and taxis can drive in via Sollidsporten to pick up and drop off guests at Skansenberget; the order address for taxis and public transport is then Sollidsbacken 9.

Closure of Djurgårdsvägen

Please note that Djurgårdsbron is closed to vehicle traffic from April 22 to September 30, on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays between 10 AM and 5 PM. The closure applies from the sign at Djurgårdsbron heading towards Djurgården. The closure does not apply to buses, taxis, vehicles with a valid disability permit, or vehicles with a passage permit.

Read more about how we are working together for long-term sustainable development on Djurgården. You can also read more about Skansen's sustainability efforts.