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Skansen
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Skansen, main entrance from Djurgårdsvägen (tram from T-Centralen, bus 44 from T Karlaplan or the Djurgården ferry from Slussen or Nybroplan), +46 8 442 80 00 [17]. Open daily 10:00-20:00 1 May-20 Jun, 10:00-22:00 21 Jun-31 Aug, shorter hours the rest of the year, but always at least 10:00-15:00. The first open-air museum in the world, as well as a zoological garden specializing in Nordic fauna, such as moose, reindeer, bear, wolf, lynx and wolverine. Located on the island of Djurgården it features over 150 historic buildings from previous centuries. Hosts and hostesses in historic costumes further enhance this attraction, and domestic occupations such as weaving, spinning, and glass blowing are demonstrated. The Skansen area is fairly large (700 meters across) with steep slopes and limited public transportation, so be prepared for long walks. There is also an "aquarium" [18] (not included in the entrance fee) with tropical animals such as lemurs, monkeys, snakes, spiders, fish and Cuban Crocodiles. Adults 120 SEK, children 50 SEK Jun-Aug, lower other times of the year but with less animals. The aquarium requires an extra cover charge: Adults 100 SEK.
