British artist Andy Goldsworthy has been named Artist of the Year 2027 for Princess Estelle’s Sculpture Park on Royal Djurgården. During the year, he will create Stone Field, a site-specific work at Ståthållarängen, near Rosendal garden.

The work consists of a traditional dry-stone wall, built by hand using Swedish granite, enclosing an exposed section of bedrock. The result is an open space where visitors can step inside and experience the landscape in a new way. Through Stone Field, Goldsworthy seeks to reveal the bedrock beneath the grass and trees, highlighting the connection between the forces of nature and human craftsmanship.

For more than five decades, Goldsworthy has explored the relationship between people, nature and the landscape through sculpture and installations. His work is characterised by the use of natural materials and a sensitivity to the unique qualities of each location.

Stone Field will be the eighth work in Princess Estelle’s Sculpture Park and Goldsworthy’s first permanent public artwork in the Nordic region. The work also draws inspiration from Royal Djurgården’s tradition of dry-stone walls, which have been a distinctive feature of the landscape since the 18th and 19th centuries.

With Stone Field, a new meeting place will take shape on Royal Djurgården, open to everyone to visit and explore.

Stone Field will be inaugurated by H.K.H Prince Daniel on  2:nd of June 2027  at 1 p.m. Everybody is invited to attend.

Imagine a celebration where people wear flower crowns, dance around a maypole, sing songs about little frogs, and enjoy a festive meal with herring, new potatoes, and strawberries. Welcome to Swedish Midsummer – one of Sweden’s most beloved and perhaps most iconic traditions.

Today, Midsummer is mainly about celebrating summer, light, and togetherness. When the days are at their longest, families and friends gather outdoors to enjoy good food, play games, and make the most of the long, bright evening that almost feels like it will never end.

But Midsummer actually has a long history. Originally, the day was a religious celebration dedicated to John the Baptist and was held on 24 June during the Catholic era, before the 16th century. The tradition most likely came to Sweden from Germany in connection with the country’s Christianisation. Over time, the religious meaning has almost disappeared, and Midsummer has instead become a celebration of nature, summer, and the Swedish way of life outdoors.

In the past, Midsummer was also connected to farming and hopes for a good harvest. In the old rural society, people believed that Midsummer Eve was a special time, filled with magic and mystery. Perhaps this is part of the reason why Midsummer still feels a little magical today.

A big part of Midsummer’s charm lies in the mix of old traditions and simple summer moments. Many Swedes have memories of celebrating Midsummer in the countryside, the archipelago, or at a summer cottage. It is a holiday that brings back memories of childhood, nature, and long days spent together with loved ones.

For those who want to experience a traditional Swedish Midsummer celebration, Skansen is a classic place to visit. Here, Midsummer is celebrated with dancing around the maypole, music, folk traditions, and activities throughout the entire Midsummer weekend. It is a chance to experience Swedish Midsummer just as many people imagine it.

And of course, there is the food. Herring, new potatoes, meatballs, strawberries with cream, and perhaps a traditional drinking song are almost as much a part of Midsummer as the flower crowns themselves.

It is a colourful, slightly quirky, and very Swedish tradition. Whether you join the dancing around the maypole, make your own flower crown, or simply enjoy the Swedish summer, Midsummer is the perfect time to experience Sweden at its very best.

If you want to learn more about Swedish traditions and celebrations, visit the Nordic Museum, where you can discover more about how Swedes have celebrated throughout history.

This Saturday, May 30, it is time for this year’s .

You can find information about road closures and traffic disruptions related to the race via the link below:
https://www.stockholmmarathon.se/start/trafikinformation-2026/

Djurgården will be closed for traffic between 12:20 PM and 3:20 PM.

At Djurgården, collaboration doesn’t feel like something you have to think about, it’s simply there, quietly making your day smoother and more rewarding.

Right now, it’s especially evident in the connection between Junibacken and Gröna Lund. You might start your day in the calm of storytelling and imagination, then naturally continue on to laughter, music, and the thrill of rides. The day flows effortlessly, without much need for planning.

At the same time, there’s a certain feeling in the air. The exhibition “Stig in!”, inspired by the worlds of Pija Lindenbaum, is in its final day. Knowing it’s about to end makes the experience feel a little more meaningful, like you want to linger just a bit longer. And inside the theatre barn, the stories continue to come alive, not least through Pippi Långstrump, who always reminds us how easy it is to be swept away.

That’s what makes Djurgården so special—it’s not just each place on its own, but how they come together. You move between settings, between moods, and before you know it, it’s become a full day that stays with you longer than expected.

On April 25 at 12:00, Gröna Lund opens for its 143rd season and this year, there’s an extra sense that something special awaits. From the moment you arrive, it’s clear: more experiences, more energy, and more reasons to stay a little longer.

For thrill-seekers, there are two new highlights to discover. Spindeln delivers bouncing, spinning, high-speed excitement that quickly gets your heart racing, while K-pop Bumpers adds a playful twist where bumper cars meet music and laughter.

At the heart of the park, you’ll also find K-street a colorful, temporary addition inspired by K-pop, available only during the 2026 season. Here, you can explore new flavors, try your hand at games, grab something quick to eat, and maybe even spin the prize wheel.

Food is very much part of the experience this year. The selection has expanded with everything from sushi burritos and Korean dishes to pizza slices and snacks that fit perfectly between rides.

As always, music plays a central role. With over 60 concerts throughout the season, featuring artists like Jack White, The Cardigans, and Thomas Stenström, there are plenty of evenings worth planning for.

For families, the beloved Gnuttarna return with new shows, disco events, and activities designed to give younger visitors their own memorable experience.

In short, whether you come for the rides, the food, the music, or simply the atmosphere, this is a season that invites you to come back, perhaps more than once.

Now that late summer is approaching, Royal Djurgården continues to flourish. Discover Djurgården’s fantastic offerings and all the wonderful summer events. The month of August features Pride celebrations, Olympic crafts, the Stockholm Culture Festival, jazz evenings, and of course, daily guided tours inside several of our museums. Below, we have gathered a bit of everything happening at Djurgården in August:

August 1-5
STOCKHOLM PRIDE: During Stockholm Pride week, there are many colorful activities to engage in. Come and celebrate love and community at Djurgården.

July 30 – August 4
Experience Pride at the Maritime Museum where they offer guided tours with a maritime Pride theme.

August 1
Hetero in Art – Queer Perspectives at the Thiel Gallery. Join art historian Emil Åkerö for a tour challenging heterosexual perspectives from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

August 3
Come and dance and sing along during the Hooja concert at Solliden Stage at Skansen. Gates open at 5:30 PM, concert from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

July 26 to August 11
The right place to get into the Olympic spirit is, of course the National Sports Museum, which will have Olympic-themed days from July 26 to August 11. You can come and craft, walk the Olympic trail, or perhaps challenge your friends in various sports. The museum’s exhibitions also feature Olympic stories and artifacts. Everything from clothes from opening ceremonies to a retrospective on the Stockholm Olympics of 1912. There’s something for everyone! A plus is that admission to the Sports Museum is always free for people of all ages.

August 6
Allsång at Skansen with Pernilla Wahlgren. This evening, the Allsång stage is visited by beloved artists: Miss-Li, Simon Superti, Dream Girls, Anji & Lisa Ekdahl, Christer Sjögren.

August 6
With one of the world’s greatest songs of all time, “Smoke on the Water,” and a career spanning over seven decades and more than 100 million albums sold, Deep Purple has an impressive résumé, to say the least. On August 6 at 8:00 PM, they will take the main stage at Gröna Lund and deliver a show that will be remembered for a long time.

August 6-8
Round off the summer break at Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde where an art course for children (ages 10-12) will be held. For three mornings, they will explore color theory, painting, and modeling with inspiration from the museum’s exhibitions and beautiful park. No prior knowledge is required. Experienced educators guide and support participants at their individual level. Buy your ticket here:

August 13
The last Allsång at Skansen of the year with Pernilla Wahlgren, you really don’t want to miss it! This evening, the Allsång stage is visited by beloved artists: Miriam Bryant, Orup, and Isak Danielsson.

August 14
For one a day in August, you get the chance to dive into the world of mermaids at the Maritime Museum. There will be both storytime and dramatized family tours with a mermaid theme. The day concludes with an outdoor movie night at the Maritime Museum Café & Bar where both “The Little Mermaid” and “Göta Canal – Who Pulled the Plug?” will be shown. Read more about The Maritime Museum and the event here.

August 15-17 and 24
Ride on a historic warship in the wake of the ship Vasa, a maritime historical boat tour in Stockholm’s inner archipelago. Now you have the chance to board and ride the patrol boat Sprängaren. It’s an hour-long journey on Stockholm’s waters with the world’s oldest and only remaining military steamship from World War I! The tour departs from the Maritime Museum’s ship pier behind the Vasa Museum round trip. For more info and ticket purchase, it can be found here.

August 16
Damian Marley, multiple Grammy award winner and the youngest son of the legendary Bob Marley, will perform on the main stage at Gröna Lund, just like his father Bob Marley did in the 80s. At 8:00 PM.

August 16
Skroten invites you to a seafood evening with live music by the fantastic Frida Braxell. With a seafood buffet that includes everything and a little more, you can eat your fill of Norwegian lobsters from Smögen, smoked & fresh shrimp from Koster, Skroten’s homemade Västerbotten pie, shrimp salad, primed salad, freshly baked bread, almond potato salad & delicious sauces. Eat as much as you can and enjoy music from Frida Braxell. Buffet and performance from 17:30-22:00. You can book a table here.

August 7-18
There are few things that beat fresh Swedish crayfish when they are at their best. Between August 7-18, there is a crayfish menu that simply cannot be missed. Book your place and enjoy a divine crayfish experience at Ulla Winbladh . More info about the menu and price can be found on the Ulla Winbladh website.

August 21
World-renowned artist Sam Smith comes to Gröna Lund, at 8:00 PM he takes the main stage, it’s going to be an evening you DO NOT want to miss!

August 7, 21, and 28
Warm welcome to the Museum of Ethnography! On 3 Wednesday evenings in August, the Ethnographic Museum in collaboration with Stallet Världens Musik organizes beautiful concerts in the park. There you can experience music, hammocks, and birdsong in the evening sun. The artists playing in August are: the 7th Siri Karlsson & Yasmine El Baramawy, the 21st Irrbloss and the 28th Filip Jers & Emil Ernebro. From 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

August 24
Tough Viking is Sweden’s first obstacle course race, inspired by Swedish military elite forces including the Coastal Rangers, Paratroopers, and Clearance Divers. Those who want to compete will have the chance to run through extreme challenges that will test your strength and endurance.

Make sure to buy your ticket to Tough Viking before the race, it can be found here.

On October 6th, we will welcome ‘Monet’s Garden – The Immersive Experience’ to Royal Djurgården. Visitors are invited to an visually and acoustically impressive experience. Claude Monet’s famous masterpieces are displayed in a new way, in a temporary exhibition hall near the Maritime Museum. The latest technology enables visitors to interact with the art themselves.

From New York to Royal Djurgården

Monet’s Garden – The Immersive Experience has had great success throughout Europe and most recently in New York, where the exhibition was extended due to high interest. Now, Royal Djurgården welcomes Monet’s Garden and is delighted to offer its guests access to beautiful art once again.

Learn more about the experience

Monet’s Garden consists of three experience rooms – the studio, the artist’s mythical garden in Normandy and finally the exhibition room, where Claude Monet’s works are brought to new life. The finale is an amazing experience as Monet’s water lilies take over the room, and visitors are surrounded by one of the master’s most beloved motifs.

The exhibition opens Friday, October 6, and runs until Sunday, January 21, 2024.

More art at Royal Djurgården

We want to take this opportunity to remind all art lovers that there is a lot of beautiful art to experience at several actors on Djurgården, including:  Liljevalchs konsthall, Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde, Konsthall 16 at Riksidrottsmuseum, Spritmuseum och Thielska galleriet. If you’re walking around Djurgården, don’t miss visiting our beautiful sculpture park, Princess Estelle’s Sculpture Park, where earlier this year, we were enriched with the unique artwork ‘Untold’ by Charlotte Gyllenhammar.

Royal Djurgården is the perfect place in Stockholm to experience nature, culture, food and lots of other fun stuff! As a working tourist information officer here at Royal Djurgården Visitor Center, I am lucky enough to experience much of what the island has to offer. Below are therefore some of my tips on things to do.

For those who intend to visit the museum, I recommend trying to plan your day to be able to get there in good time. Because it is during the morning, before lunchtime and later in the afternoon that many museums have the least visitors. In this way, it is easier to enjoy the stay without having to crowd with lots of people.

Museum for children
Museiparken includes a large selection of museums suitable for all ages. It is especially a great place for children as all the museums there usually offer fun and educational activities adapted for younger ages. The Police Museum can be found here and once inside is the exhibition Polis, polis. There, children are allowed to sit in the driver’s seat of a real swedish police car aswell as a police motorcycle, turn on the blue light, gas and talk on the police radio. There are also films and narration about how the police here in Sweden used to work in the past. Outside the entrance to the museum is also the traffic area, it is a place where children can learn about traffic rules in a playful way during the summer with the help of pedal cars. In the Museiparken there is also The National Sports Museum of Sweden, a place that depicts Swedish sports from ancient times to the present day. There are physical challenges to take part in, exhibitions to look at and of course there is Konsthall 16. It is Sweden’s first art hall that depicts the meeting between sports and art. In addition to being an interesting and educational place, The National Sports Museum of Sweden is also free, perfect for a spontaneous visit.

Museum beyond the ordinary
Here on Djurgården there are several art museums, one of my absolute favorites is The Thiel Gallery which you can find out on beautiful Blockhusudden. The house is located in a nature-filled place and offers a fantastic view out to the water. There is the cozy Café Monika Ahlberg, which sells tasty pastries, sandwiches and lunches. Which makes it the perfect place to recharge the batteries before or after the visit inside the museum. Once inside, you are greeted by unique art collections consisting of paintings and sculptures from a number of prominent artists. The exhibition that appealed to me the most was Stilla Natur created by Oskar Bergman, unfortunately the last day to see it was August 20. That said, it’s worth a visit regardless.

In addition to The Thiel Gallery, I also recommend a visit to The Museum of Spirits at Djurgårdsstrand for the opportunity to experience the REDISCOVER art exhibition. It is a colorful exhibition consisting of glitter, disco music and strong colors. It includes around 90 artworks from the Absolut Art Collection. The exhibition is a way to see how much influence the Absolut brand has had with the international beverage industry. Of course, the museum also provides other exciting exhibitions. Including their main exhibition Dryckeslandet Sweden, the visitor gets to experience scenarios, films, scents and music and the art of creating alcohol. What would be a better fitting end for a visit at The Museum of Spirits if not with the opportunity to take part in their beer tasting or spirit tasting.

For those interested in history, The Viking Museum is located next to Spritmusem. The museum consists of exhibitions that all tell an important part of how Nordic Vikings lived during the Viking Age. It is a unique museum that does an excellent job of letting visitors learn more about the people that lived under the infamous Viking helmets, and whether what is portrayed on film and television really matches what the Vikings actually looked like. To end the visit, enjoy The Viking Ride, which is takes the passengers on a exiting journey through 10th century Europe and the life of a viking family.

The Sculpture Park
Djurgården is a must visit for the beautiful nature and peaceful paths alone. Near the Folke Bernadotte Bridge is the PREKS Sculpture Park. Here you can go for a relaxing walk and at the same time discover the fantastic sculptures that are placed around the area. These are of course free to visit and lets you discover the artistic side of nature. There are currently four permanent sculptures, the latest named Osagd created by Charlotte Gyllenhammar was added in May. Every day until September 1, free guided tours are offered, collection takes place at the PREKS information kiosk next to Folke Bernadotte’s Bridge.

Restaurants
After a fast-paced day at Djurgården, I think it can be nice to sit down and enjoy a good meal. There is a large selection of different restaurants here, including some of Stockholm’s most historic such as Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh and Villa Godthem. These are perfect for those looking for traditional foods. Food is also offered at almost all the museums on the island. Some try to do the little extra, such as the resturant ELD  at The Viking Museum, which serves traditional Swedish home cooking with a twist. Djurgården is also home to the Michelin-awarded AIRA, which was awarded its second star this year. A must visit for the foodie!

Written by Benjamin Ilehag, tourist information summer 2023.