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Relocation of Traditional Structures

When: 1891
Where: Djurgården
Part of: Skansen, the world's first open-air museum, established in Stockholm

Hazelius transported approximately 150 traditional houses from across Sweden to Djurgården for reconstruction.

After extensive traveling, Hazelius purchased around 150 houses from all over the country, including one structure from Telemark, Norway. These buildings were shipped piece by piece to the museum site on Djurgården, where they were rebuilt to create a unique picture of traditional Sweden.

Sources

Skansen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-10

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