Old Sweden, the way we were, a guided tour of Skansen, Stockholm

Unravel the captivating tapestry of Swedish history as you venture through the old farmsteads collected from different corners of Sweden at Skansen. Step back in time to the Sweden that 1,2 million emigrants left for North America between 1850 and 1920. Experience the beautifully preserved displays of the idyllic scenery made famous by Astrid Lindgren’s books, such as “Bullerbyn” and “Emil of Lönneberga”.

You will be taken back to a bygone era as you are guided through the different sites of the world's oldest big open-air museum in Skansen. The nostalgic charm of these old farmsteads has been brought to life with cattle, geese and hens and living historians in period clothes.

In this immersive journey, you will come to understand how this all connects to the wave of emigration that occurred when about 20% of the Swedes left for a dream of a better life out West, shaping the destiny of many and bringing parts of our Swedish heritage to America.