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Sunset

Golden Light at Skansen

Catch the last warm light of the day at Stockholm’s oldest open-air museum.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 20:49

    Ekstedt

    Grab a quick bite or a pre-dinner drink. Ekstedt is a gourmet grill that opens at 15:30, perfectly timing your arrival before the evening rush.

  2. 21:04

    Stockholm Stadium

    Head to Stockholm Stadium. It is a striking red brick landmark that serves as a great meeting point before the walk up to the museum.

  3. 21:34

    Skansen

    Walk up to Skansen. Arrive just in time to find a quiet corner in the gardens or on the terraces.

  4. 21:49

    Skansen

    Watch the sun set toward the NW. The golden light from 20:38 will bathe the historic buildings and the Nordic fauna in a warm glow before twilight.

  5. 22:19

    Solliden

    End the evening with a drink or dessert at Solliden. The restaurant is on Skansen and offers an astounding view of the inner harbour as the city lights begin to twinkle.

Local tip

Skansen is the world's oldest open-air museum. Check opening hours for specific attractions if you plan to enter buildings after dark.

Check before you go

  • Ekstedt is open from 15:30 on Saturdays.
  • Solliden is located on Skansen, which has its own operating hours.

Worth knowing

  • Ekstedt is open at 20:49 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stockholm (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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