SKANSEN AQUARIUM (SKANSEN AKVARIET)
Read moreLocated inside Skansen, this wildlife park, which allows visitors to dive into the wild, has grown steadily since its inception in 1978 and now offers more than 200 species of animals such as monkeys, scorpions, parrots and frogs. The aquarium itself allows you to become familiar with all kinds of tropical species. It also has a breeding center for endangered monkeys.
BJURHOLM ELK FARM (ÄLGENS HUS)
Read moreNever seen an elk in your life and you've been waiting to see one since you arrived in Sweden? Visit the Bjurholm Elk Farm for an unforgettable experience with these Swedish forest dwellers! This farm allows you to see these emblematic animals of Scandinavia and to observe them from very close. There is also a museum dedicated to the elk, organized outdoor activities, a restaurant and a souvenir store. A real fairy tale for children!
MOOSE GARDEN
Read moreLocated above Storsjön Lake, the Moose Garden offers a rather unusual opportunity. This park invites you to rub shoulders with moose without any barriers between you and these majestic, usually wild and elusive animals. Sune Häggmark, the master of the animals, has even become a celebrity in Sweden for having used the excrement of his elk to recycle them into an excellent quality paper. Also a milk and cheese producer! The place also offers the possibility of accommodation with a view of the Swedish mountains.
NATURUM GETTERÖN
Read moreBird watching center (especially eagles, especially in winter) in their natural environment. Small interactive exhibition and long views on the water. Also, the site is equipped with small observation huts and free barbecues (but bring your own charcoal!). Souvenir store, café, restrooms. Even if you don't have a particular interest in birds, the place is worth a visit for a relaxing break with family or friends. You always learn something!
THE BALTIC SEA CENTER
Read moreSkansen and BalticSea2020 have joined forces to create a unique new centre dedicated to the Baltic Sea. With exhibitions, aquariums, classrooms and laboratories, visitors will be able to meet fish and different types of plant life and learn more about the marine environment. The aim is to raise awareness about the future of the Baltic Sea and to understand the situation and the challenges. Through the exhibition "Along the coast", the centre reminds us of the impact of our choices on the future of the sea.
KOLMÅRDEN WILDLIFE PARK
Read moreThe largest animal park in Sweden. There is a very large number of species (lions, giraffes, crocodiles, etc.). The dolphin show is the most popular attraction, but that's without counting the world's first cable car in a park of this kind, which allows you to see the species from much closer! You can also learn more about animals and nature, and contribute (through your visit) to a great effort to protect endangered species.