Author: annika.gustafsson@royaldjurgarden.se

Is there anything more enchanting than strolling through Djurgården’s winter landscape? Crisp air, soft light, and a quiet walk create pure magic. Whether you are celebrating love with a partner, a friend or taking a moment for yourself, this magical place offers experiences full of warmth and unforgettable moments.

Before you embark on your day of love and discoveries, stop by the Royal Djurgården Visitor Center. Grab a map, get our best tips, and let us guide you to Djurgården’s most charming hidden gems.

Here are some of our most romantic and heartwarming recommendations:

Djurgården Offers Romantic Walks

Kärleksstigen lies further out, making the journey part of the experience. Every step becomes part of a story. Enjoy the fresh air, embrace the silence, and let the tranquility be your companion. As you reach the path, nature unfolds around you—treetops whisper secrets, the wind gently brushes against your skin, and the serene landscape offers secluded spots perfect for a stolen kiss or a quiet moment together.

Another option is to follow Princess Estelle’s Walk, where art blends harmoniously with nature. Pause by a sculpture and let its forms inspire playful thoughts—deep reflections or lighthearted musings. Love is not only about romance; it’s also found in the beauty of art and nature’s quiet embrace.

Warm Up with a Fika

When your cheeks are rosy from the cold, it’s time to enter a world of warmth and delightful scents. Rosendals Trädgård opens its greenhouses for a magical Valentine’s Day experience, where flickering candlelight and the serenity of winter create an enchanting atmosphere. Inside, beautifully set tables create a cozy retreat, framed by the silhouettes of winter trees outside. Settle in and savor a carefully curated menu, crafted to warm the heart and soul.

For a more relaxed break, take a seat with a steaming cup of coffee and an organic pastry while gazing out over the garden in its winter slumber. Stay and savor the moment, or continue exploring the island.

Discover Inspiring Exhibitions and Culture

A world of inspiration eagerly awaits discovery. The Nordic Museum tells the story of life through the ages, while Liljevalchs Art Gallery celebrates its annual Spring Salon, awakening emotions you never knew existed. Whatever you choose, let culture captivate and move you.

A Dinner to Cherish
As darkness falls over Djurgården, the lights from the restaurants shimmer on the water. Flavors, scents, and ambiance intertwine to create lasting memories.
Spritmuseum’s Special Valentine’s Day Menu

Spritmuseum’s restaurant has crafted an extraordinary menu for the occasion. Oysters, vendace roe toast, and Norwegian skrei cod set the tone. Champagne sorbet and a heart-shaped praline provide the perfect sweet ending to the evening.

Other Romantic Dining Options

Want to explore more flavors? Slipen serves Nordic dishes in a rustic yet elegant setting. Villa Godthem offers classic charm by the water. Ulla Winbladh welcomes you with historical warmth and traditional Swedish cuisine. No matter your choice, the evening will be one to remember.

A Night to Remember

Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday, why not stay overnight? Djurgården has several hotels where romance can flourish.

Recommended Hotels for a Romantic Weekend

Hotel Hasselbacken – A historic setting with modern comforts.

Backstage Hotel – Perfect for music lovers, located in ABBA The Museum.

 

Create an Unforgettable Valentine’s Day

Djurgården invites you to a day rich in experiences. From a wintery walk to a candlelit dinner, every moment is designed to create lasting memories. Choose between a scenic stroll, a delightful fika, inspiring art experiences, or a romantic dinner. Whatever your dream day looks like, you’ll find the perfect plan for a magical Valentine’s celebration here.

 

 

 

 

 

In the bright light of the North Star, where meridians come together and time zones come to an end. Home to four million people, this is where the Arctic begins. For thousands of years, people here have lived with the ice.

Experience an exhibition about life in a changing world

Nordiska museet’s Great Hall has made room for the life and changing conditions of the Arctic region. In The Arctic – While the Ice Is Melting, you will encounter the history and future of the ice, and above all the people who live in the Arctic today; through objects, photos, design, artwork, films and projections.

The exhibition will be on display during 2021.

An immersive experience in the museum’s Great Hall

Exhibits, ceiling projections, interactive stations and Arctic taste sensations in the restaurant combine to create a complete Arctic experience for adults and children alike.

A walk through an iceberg

The central element of the exhibition is a mock-up of a giant iceberg with a deep rift between past and present, created together with the design-duo MUSEEA.

As a visitor, you can walk into the iceberg and through the rift, where you will encounter narratives and objects linking the present to the past, connecting science to mythology, and presenting a multi-faceted, poetic story about the past and future of the ice and the daily lives of people in the Arctic.

Discover contemporary films from the Arctic

The exhibition includes ten documentary films in which you meet people from various places in the Arctic: Qaanaaq in Greenland, Vatnajökull in Iceland, Näätämö (Neidenelva in Norwegian) in Finland, Svalbard in Norway and Abisko, Arjeplog, Laevas and Nautanen in Sweden. The exhibition also covers Arctic locations to the east and west: Clyde River in Canada and Yamal in Russia. Most of the films were produced by Nordiska museet together with documentary filmmaker Camilla Andersen, with support from the Nordic Culture Fund.

Gaze upon an Arctic sky on the ceiling vaults

A complex system of projections opens up the Great Hall’s 20 metre-high vaulted ceiling to an Arctic world and Arctic skies. The projections were created by Jesper Wachtmeister, building primarily on Nordiska museet’s collection of contemporary photos and films. Take a seat in the lounge section of the Great Hall and experience a changing world.

An exhibition based upon three years of research

The exhibition is based upon three years of preparatory work lead by Lotten Gustafsson Reinius, who divided her time as a visiting scholar from the Hallwyl museum between Stockholm University and Nordiska museet.

In addition to the exhibition, the project has resulted in a multidisciplinary anthology titled Arctic Traces: Nature and Culture in Motion, which was published by Nordiska museets förlag in spring 2020.

Visiting the exhibition

The exhibition space is arranged by theme. In different themed sections, you can learn more about what the Arctic is, how climate change is affecting the region, the resources the Arctic has to offer and how people have lived, travelled and dressed in the Arctic through the years.

You will also learn about the relationship between human and ice. What has it been like through the ages and what is it like today – while the ice is melting? At an interactive station in the Great Hall, you can make a climate pledge to your future self.

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The exhibition highlights how climate change is affecting the Arctic and its nature, people and animals. Visitors have the opportunity to make a climate pledge (13.3)

Some great news from the Maritime Museum, which will be the first institution in Sweden to partner with the UN’s ‘Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’ initiative. Sustainability issues related to our oceans will also be the focal point for the museum’s new online series ‘Studio Sjöhistoriska’, which will feature live expert talks. The series starts on 1st March and will run throughout the spring.

The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development began on 1st January this year, and will continue until 2030. The aim of the partnership is for the museum to be a meeting place for industry experts, relevant authorities, civil society organisations and the public, who will contribute to increasing awareness and provide different perspectives on sustainability related to the marine environment and maritime history. It will also be a platform for the museum to strengthen its contribution to the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Goal 14, which is to ‘conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development’.

‘Climate change is one of humanity’s greatest challenges, and it threatens marine environments in particular. How we act on this threat over the next ten years will have a decisive impact on limiting the long-term effects. With Studio Sjöhistoriska, we want to help increase awareness about the importance of the sea and the threats it is facing, but also highlight solutions’, says Mats Djurberg, Museum Director at the Maritime Museum.

Climate, the environment and the future of our oceans are comprehensive topics, and the talks will extend over several episodes. The series’ first guests will be Lisa Svensson, former Ocean Ambassador for Sweden and Director of Oceans at the UN; Oskar Kihlborg, explorer, lecturer and photographer; and Petra Wallberg, Research Officer at FORMAS, the Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development. Museum Director Mats Djurberg will lead the talk.

Studio Sjöhistoriska will increase awareness about sustainability and the marine environment

 

Studio Sjöhistoriska will be streamed live on the museum’s Facebook page on 1st March at 13:00 (in Swedish).
The episode will also be available to watch afterwards on the museum’s website and YouTube channel.

Read more about the UN’s initiative and Sustainability Goal 14.

Contact
Mats Djurberg, Museum Director at Sjöhistoriska museet
Phone: 08-519 549 75
Email: mats.djurberg@smtm.se

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