Royal Walks – New app for Royal Djurgården

The Royal Walks app guides you along a scenic stroll through Djurgården, from Djurgården Bridge and along the waterfront to the Royal summer palace, Rosendal.

The route takes in sculptures, buildings, historical sites and events.

The Bernadotte Walk tells of the significance of the Bernadotte dynasty for Royal Djurgården – all of the seven Bernadotte kings have links to the area. Find out about the king who constructed Rosendal Palace and its surrounding parkland, the king who celebrated his silver jubilee with a world exhibition, and the king who inaugurated the world’s first National City Park.

The Waterfront Walk stretches from Djurgården Bridge along the shore in the direction of Rosendal. Along the way we pass the “Swedish Nightingale”, and learn about the people and events that gave Jägarbackarna and Villa Godthem their names.

The app also allows you to create your own walks to suit your interests, with the categories Garden and nature, Buildings and constructions, Royal, Places and events and Sculptures.

‘Royal Walks’ can be downloaded free from and The App Store and Google play. The app offers complete walks following a theme or category. Texts are in Swedish and English and are illustrated with historical and more recent images.

For more information about the Royal Walks app click here

28 June 201811 May 2021

Open Letter: Give Djurgården all-electric public transport

Today, the members of the Transport Committee at Stockholm County Council received an open letter asking for all-electric public transport at Djurgården. Royal Djurgården and Fossil-free Sweden are the main drivers, and have put forward a demand to look into the possibility of electric ferries, as well as how the ferry port at Slussen can be made into an important symbol of a sustainable city.

28th June 2018 – Open letter to the Transport Committee at Stockholm County Council

Revamp the Djurgården Ferry and give Royal Djurgården all-electric public transport.

After the summer, there will be a direct tram line between Djurgården and Stockholm city centre. With this, Scandinavia’s #1 attraction, which draws 15 million visitors per year – more than the Great Wall of China and Disneyland Paris – will have a high-capacity, accessible and environmentally-friendly public transport link. We want to give the Djurgården Ferry a boost, too, and in the long run give Djurgården all-electric public transport.

Improvements to the Djurgården ferries are starting to take shape; they now have better accessibility and more modern and environmentally-friendly features. With the new ferry port being built at Slussen, it is of the utmost importance that the ferry route is built with long-term sustainability in mind.

With its unique combination of culture and entertainment, parks and nature, Djurgården can be a leading example for a sustainable Stockholm and a fossil-free Sweden. An important step, therefore, is to make public transport fossil-free and the ferries all-electric.

The Djurgården Ferry turned 120 years old last year, and is probably Sweden’s most famous ferry route – it already takes close to three million passengers to and from Djurgården today. All of the prerequisites for investing in electric ferries are in place; now all we need is a positive decision!

If Sweden is to reach its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from domestic transport by 70% by 2030, we need to use our scarce resources as best we can. The battle for biofuels will increase once lorries, planes, boats etc. begin switching to new fuels. Therefore, it is important that electrical energy is used where possible, and especially in areas and on routes where it can have a real impact.

On ferry routes that are shorter and have a set route, such as the Djurgården Ferry, it is easy to adjust the battery size and charging time. This would have a positive effect on the climate, but also in the local area, as it would reduce emissions and noise levels. Since 2014, electric ferries have been trialled on two routes: between Nybroplan and Kvarnholmen and between Solna Strand and Riddarholmen. The latter has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 300 tonnes per year and cut operating costs by 40%.

Therefore, we are asking the council to look into electric ferries for Djurgården, as well as how the ferry port at Slussen can become an important symbol for a sustainable city.

Djurgården is Scandinavia’s #1 attraction, which draws 15 million visitors per year – more than the Great Wall of China and Disneyland Paris, for example. The Royal Djurgården Society works with Djurgården’s attractions to reach common goals and preserve and develop Djurgården’s unique features.

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do and a key part of managing visitor numbers. At Djurgården, it is possible for the island’s rich history and modern, environmentally-friendly technological advances to coincide. We want to promote and showcase the ideas that will make Sweden one of the world’s first fossil-free countries, as we did at the Stockholm World Fairs that took place at Djurgården in 1897 and 1930.

Djurgården’s attractions are already in the process of reducing their use of fossil fuels; Skansen’s horse manure is used by Rosendal’s Garden in their biodynamic farming, for example. We welcomed the extension of the tramline from Djurgården to Stockholm’s central station, as well as the county council’s decision to look into the transition to electric buses.

We now have an historic opportunity to take another step towards a more sustainable Stockholm and Djurgården. We urge the county council to seize this unique opportunity to make Djurgården’s public transport all-electric and ensure that the world’s first National City Park is a leading example in sustainable transport.

If you want to read more about our work with sustainability, visit sustainable.royaldjurgarden.se/en

John Brattmyr

Skansen CEO, Chairman for the Royal Djurgården Society

Camilla Zedendahl

Royal Djurgården Society CEO

Svante Axelsson

National coordinator for Fossil-free Sweden

Royal Djurgården works with other organisations to bring electric public transport to Djurgården (17.17)

Royal Djurgården takes a leading role in reducing CO2 emissions from public transport (13.2)

Royal Djurgården works with others to reduce the city’s environmental impact (11.6)

Royal Djurgården works with others to build a sustainable infrastructure (9.4)

18 June 20186 September 2022

Liljevalchs welcomes you to the world of Lars Lerin

Welcome to Lars Lerin’s pictorial world, created from water and pigment. This summer of 2018, Liljevalchs will display hundreds of paintings from Lerin’s 2002–2018 period. The rugged landscape of Lofoten or the ruins of Syria, a pillar-like birch forest or lines of files on archive shelves – Lerin reincarnates powerful visual impressions via his inimitable technique.

In recent years Lars Lerin has cemented his position as one of Sweden’s most loved artists. People queue for hours to see his exhibitions and the television and radio programmes he participates in attract millions of viewers. We feel that we know him; his openness gives voice to our own shyness.

Lerin, however, is not only a very popular and folksy guy from Värmland, he is a passionate, obsessed and serious artist. Widely regarded as the premier watercolourist of the Nordic region, he also works with graphic art and photography as well as text.

“Lars Lerin’s watercolours and Liljevalchs’ beautiful galleries are the perfect combination. The importance and greatness of his art will be supremely evident to all and sundry, were it not so already. It’s as if Lerin has come home,” an emotional Mårten Castenfors, Director of Liljevalchs, explains.

Lars Lerin was born in 1954 in Munkfors, Värmland where he grew up. He received his artistic training at Valand Academy in Gothenburg. Currently he lives in Hammarö, outside Karlstad. Karlstad is also the location of the museum Sandgrund Lars Lerin, inaugurated in 2012, which houses a permanent exhibition of his works.

In addition to holding exhibitions at galleries and museums in Sweden, the Nordic countries, France, Germany and the United States, Lars Lerin has published some 30 books in which he speaks of meetings and environments from his many travels and of life at home.

“Lars Lerin is a thematician. It is easy to follow his biographical journey through his motifs: Värmland, Lofoten, Egypt and Syria,” Mårten Castenfors writes in the extensive foreword to the exhibition catalogue.“The exhibition at Liljevalchs is an attempt to concentrate on that which testifies to his passion. What we have looked for is his obsessiveness, which, noticeably often, finds its form in mellow moods, which, however, should not be personified. Lerin may paint darkly but when he paints he is not sad, but rather happy.”

The catalogue boasts reproductions of over 200 paintings and sketches, in addition to Mattias Lindbäck’s richly detailed photographic portraits from the artist’s studio.

Captivated by Lars Lerin’s pictorial world, this year’s Tranströmer Prize winner, poet Eva Runefelt contributes 22 newly written poems to the exhibition catalogue, to be enjoyed independently or in dialogue with the paintings.

“Eva Runefelt is a poet who embodies the written word, who is in language, or rather, who is language, in the same way Lerin is in his material. They are so different, but so alike in their obsession and responsive search for the exact formulation, in words or in images,” Mårten Castenfors concludes.

Opening hours during the exhibition period: Monday–Thursday 10.00–18.00, Friday-Sunday 11.00–17.00. Entrance fee: SEK 80, free entry for under 18s. Free entry for all on Mondays.

Photo: Mattias Lindbäck

29 May 20182 June 2018

Stockholm Marathon 2018: Traffic Information

June 2nd Stockholm Marathon runs through Stockholm. The best place to see the race is off course at Djurgården, where there is lot´s going on. It is a great day for Stockholm, but it is a day that effects traffic. So here are some tips om how to get around in Stockholm during Stockholm Marathon 2018: Traffic Information

During Stockholm Marathon, traffic is re-routed, as the runners take over the streets. This means you have to find other ways than by car, bus or tram to get around.

Stockholm Marathon 2018: Traffic Information

Here are some tips on how to get to Djurgården during Stockholm Marathon.

The waterways are free during Stockholm Marathon

Djurgårdsfärjan runs extra traffic on June 2 – every 7 minute between 11.00 and 19.00, between Slussen – Allmänna Gränd/Djurgården – Skeppsholmen.

Ferry line 80 – Sjövägen, takes you between Nybroplan – Saltsjöqvarn – Finnboda harbor – Kvarnholmen – Blockhusudden – Nacka beach – Blockhusudden – Lidingö / Dalénum – Frihamnen – Allmänna Gränd/Djurgården. Timetable: Linje 80 Sjövägen Vår 18.

M/S Emelie takes you between Hammarby Sjöstad – Masthamnen – Djurgården – Nybroplan according to this timetable: Tidtabell Emelie 70×100 VÅR 2018 NY tabell.

We also recommend Hop-on Hop-off boat that takes you around Stockholm on the water according to the following timetable. New this summer is a stop at the Art museum Waldemarsudde.

Travel under ground during Stockholm Marathon

Why not take the Subway to Karlaplan or Östermalmstorg and then walk the last bit to Djurgården and the Museum Park.

Buses, trams – public transportation canceled Stockholm Marathon

On June 2nd it is not possible to drive to Djurgården or the Museum Park. Trams and bus services to Djurgården and the Museum Park are affected greatly during Stockholm Marathon. The trams to Djurgården will be canceled approx. 11.00 – 17.30 (possibly longer). As far as bus lines 69 and 76 are concerned, traffic is cancelled from kl. 11.00 to 18.30.

If you want to know more about traffic in Stockholm on June 2nd search the SL app.

Stockholm Marathon passes through Djurgården

The runners are expected to run through Djurgården from 1 PM to 3.30 PM (or later, due to the hot weather).

The runners are expected to pass by the Museum Park from 12.50 PM to 3 PM (or later, due to the hot weather).

10 May 20182 June 2018

ABBA – What happened afterwards

The most common question asked at ABBA The Museum over the years is: ABBA – What happened afterwards? What happened when the members of ABBA went their different ways? Now, they are telling the the whole story as ABBA The Museum has expanded.

Thirty-six years have passed since Sweden’s most successful musical export stopped performing together, but their songs are being played today more than ever. Five years after the opening of the museum, comes a completely new exhibition about the group’s members at ABBA The Museum in Stockholm, Sweden – an exhibition depicting everything that happened after their years in ABBA. Visitors are taken on a journey through the decades of music focusing on Anni- Frid, Björn, Benny and Agnetha. The exhibition opens to the public on 8 May 2018.

– Anything can happen – and has happened – when creativity is allowed to flow. The new exhibition will be full of gems, says Anni-Frid Lyngstad.

– Because we pushed our creativity in so many directions after the ABBA years, I think the new exhibition is like a wonderful amusement park. And the most fantastic thing of all is that the journey never ends. We are on our way into a new, exciting adventure, there is more to come!, says Björn Ulvaeus.

– We never really bade farewell to one another. We wanted to try new things, and the time never seemed right for a reunion. Yet the music has, of course, never left me. Much of what we achieved during the years after ABBA is now presented in the exhibition, says Benny Andersson.

– The ABBA story did not end in 1982. One thing led to another, and the journey continued. We now see that in this exhibition, says Agnetha Fältskog.

26 March 201811 May 2021

Djurgården’s new collaboration has sustainability at the forefront

Djurgården samarbetar med Agenda 2030 delegationen och Fossilfritt Sverige

Here at Djurgården, we want to be involved in solving today’s challenges. At our attractions and through our activities and exhibitions, we inspire and educate millions of visitors every year. In furthering our sustainability work, we aim to strengthen all the work that everyone here at Royal Djurgården already does. However, we need to think beyond just our own actions; we need to work with each other. And that begins with our exciting new collaboration with Agenda 2030 and Fossil-free Sweden, which we hope will challenge us to take new and bigger steps forward.

ACTING MORE SUSTAINABLY

Our sustainability work has taken place in several stages. The first step was to analyse what we’d done so far and what we were currently doing, to see what we could do to act even more sustainably. With this as a base, we are now looking at our next steps.

WORKING TOGETHER

The next step we are taking is to improve how we work together. Through working together and sharing our knowledge with one another, we are inspiring each other to strengthen our sustainability work and contribute to a positive social development. Our ambition is to act in such a way that we can also inspire others around us to think and act sustainably. We have put together a core team who will work together to develop strategies and then present them to our stakeholders.

WORKING WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS: DJURGÅRDEN WILL BE WORKING WITH AGENDA 2030 AND FOSSIL-FREE SWEDEN

We know that we aren’t alone in the world. If we are to succeed in our sustainability work, we need to join together with other organisations and find new ways to do things better. And why not start by working with the best?

It’s amazing that we’ve given the opportunity to work with Agenda 2030 and Fossil-free Sweden. Through these collaborations, we will have access to new inspiration and expertise.

WE WANT TO LEAD THE DEVELOPMENT

Our ultimate goal is to lead the development. Sustainability is a key part of our identity, and we want it to be something that draws people to Stockholm, Sweden and Scandinavia’s biggest attraction. We want to be a role model for others and be at the forefront – and that work starts now.

Our target is 2021. So it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get started.

If you want to read more about our work with sustainability, visit sustainable.royaldjurgarden.se/en/home-en

Partnerships for the goals

Royal Djurgården works with other organisations to build a sustainable society (17.17)

Climate action Royal Djurgården has a target of a fossil-free Djurgården (13.2)

Sustainable cities and communities Royal Djurgården’s sustainability work contributes towards a sustainable Stockholm (11.4)

26 March 201811 May 2021

We are joining the Stockholm LGBT network!

We’re super excited to have joined Stockholm LGBT’s network!

Several of our attractions at Royal Djurgården, such as ABBA The Museum, Pop House and the Vasa Museum have already joined – as we all should, right?!

We’ll be sending over information about Djurgården and everything we have to offer, and we’ll also be featured on the Stockholm LGBT website, which means we have yet another platform for reaching out to our visitors.

What is Stockholm LGBT?

Stockholm LGBT works to uphold Stockholm’s reputation as one of the world’s most open, diverse and inclusive cities. The target group is the whole rainbow family and we see our collaboration with them as an extra investment in a target group that is important to us – everyone is welcome here.

EuroPride 2018

This year, Europride took place right here in Stockholm from 27th July to 5th August, so the world had its eyes on us. We started Pride Week by proudly hosting Sweden’s first and only Run for Pride race, right here at Djurgården! This was the second time we had hosted the event. We also arranged a festival filled with music, art exhibitions, talks, theatre, screenings and arts and crafts.

We are already looking forward to hosting future Pride events here at Royal Djurgården – Scandinavia’s number one attraction.

If you want to read more about our work with sustainability, visit sustainable.royaldjurgarden.se/en

Royal Djurgården empowers and promotes the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status (10.2)

Royal Djurgården promotes and includes everyone (16.7)

Royal Djurgården works with other organisations to build a sustainable society (17.17)

19 January 201811 May 2021

A new marine archeology museum is opening at Djurgården!

Djurgården välkomnar ett nytt marinarkeologiskt museum

A new marine archeology museum dedicated to the Baltic Sea’s unique cultural heritage is set to open at Royal Djurgården! The Swedish National Maritime and Transport Museums recently discovered two incredibly well-preserved wrecks from the Middle Ages and the Vasa period when diving in the Stockholm archipelago, and now they are investing in plans for a new museum. The museum aims to preserve and teach visitors about the Baltic Sea’s cultural heritage and bring the wreck’s stories to the surface!

Djurgården is already home to one of the world’s most famous ships: the Vasa ship, which you can find at the appropriately-named Vasa Museum. And there are actually a lot of shipwrecks waiting to be found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea – many of which are still intact – as wood-degrading organisms, like shipworms, do not thrive in brackish water.

According to Baltic Sea Treasures’ project leader Nina Eklöf, there are at least one hundred intact ships at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. Several ships from the 17th and 18th centuries have been found in the last few years, but these two newly-discovered ships are significantly older.

Jim Hansson, a marine archaeologist at the Swedish National Maritime and Transport Museums, who was part of the discovery team, said his heart was racing as he’d never seen such well-preserved shipwrecks before!

It looks like the first shipwreck is a medieval cog from the 14th-15th century: a square-rigged vessel measuring 23-25 metres long and seven metres wide. There are also several clues to suggest it might be from the Middle Ages; such as the protruding deck beams, unusual hulls and basic windlass. The cog was the first of its kind; it was a large and powerful ship that came to dominate trade around the Baltic Sea for centuries.

The second wreck is from the 16th century: a fully-equipped ship with its mast still standing. The divers also found just over 20 barrels of Osmond iron and kitchen utensils and equipment onboard the ship. Compared to previous maritime discoveries, this amount of iron is unparalleled!

Osmond iron has been used a lot in Sweden and has also been supplied to other countries around the Baltic Sea. Gustav Vasa actually wanted to ban iron, and this was also the case in 1604 when Osmond iron was replaced with iron rods.

We can’t wait for the new marine archeology museum to open here at Djurgården!

If you want to read more about our work with sustainability, visit sustainable.royaldjurgarden.se/en

The Museum of Wrecks increases scientific knowledge, develops research capacity and transfers marine technology to protect the Baltic Sea (14.a)

The Museum of Wrecks leaves the marine cultural treasures at the bottom of the sea and uses technology to show them (12.8)

The Museum of Wrecks is part of the national and international partnerships that aim to strengthen the sustainable development of the Baltic Sea (17.17)