Photos: Jorge Franganillo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Arild Vågen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Raven in Orbit (t;Special:Contributions/Raven_in_Orbit), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo credits
Photos: Jorge Franganillo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Arild Vågen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Raven in Orbit (t;Special:Contributions/Raven_in_Orbit), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Skansen's Nordic wildlife, enclosure by enclosure
Your local guide
Freja Nilsson
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Highlights
- Enclosures built around real animal needs
- Wolves, elk and lynx, up close
- A zookeeper's honest welfare perspective
- Species native to Scandinavia, explained
- Practical care, not just a photo stop
About this tour
This session walks between Skansen's Nordic wildlife enclosures, from wolves to elk and lynx, all species native to Scandinavia. You see how each enclosure is actually designed around a species's real needs. I explain the welfare thinking behind the design from my own training as a zookeeper.
We move enclosure by enclosure at a relaxed pace, since the animals themselves set the rhythm of a visit like this. I take questions on animal welfare and behaviour as we go. The session stays practical throughout rather than treating the animals as a backdrop.
This suits families and anyone genuinely interested in Scandinavian wildlife. It also works well alongside the historic buildings session for a fuller look at Skansen.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Stockholm before heading out.
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The wolf enclosure 21 min
You see wolves in an enclosure built to feel closer to open ground than a cage. I explain what the animals actually need in terms of space and cover.
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The elk and lynx areas 21 min
The camera moves to the elk and lynx enclosures, and I point out the specific design choices made for each species native to Scandinavia.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Stockholm: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Herring and Södermalm, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Stockholm time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Stockholm, showing you The wolf enclosure and The elk and lynx areas live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk between the enclosures live with my phone.
Times shown in Stockholm time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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