Green oasis

Royal Djurgården is known in Stockholm as the green island and rightfully so. A large part of the island is pure nature and active work is being done to preserve it so we can enjoy it. Here you will find beautiful parks, adorable gardens, rich with sculptures and it is just as beautiful regardless of the season. You can enjoy the greenery in several different ways. Picnic, rent a bike, jog or have a drink in the sun. Here we have some tips that can inspire your next visit to our green oasis.

Parks and gardens

Rosendal’s Garden

It is not possible to talk about greenery and nature without talking about beautiful Rosendal’s Garden! Here you will find, among other things, fields with cut flowers, vegetable garden, apple trees. plant shed and a garden cafe. During the summers, you can have a coffee under the apple trees, pick your own bouquet or rent a game of kubb and play with friends. It is also during the summer as they open the outdoor kitchen Herbarium where you can eat and drink with flavors directly from the garden. Whether it’s autumn apples, Christmas flowers or the first buds of spring, you are always welcome at Rosendal.

Rosendals Palace

Right by Rosendal’s Garden you will find Rosendal Palace. Beautiful flowers are planted here and a large park area perfect for having a picnic in front of the palace, kicking football or reading a book in the sun. If you want to know more about what your surroundings, you can download the Royal Walks app which takes you through a tour of the park, a perfect daytime activity in the beautiful weather.

Parks around the island

There are lots of parks scattered around Djurgården where people meet for a picnic, a kubb match, yoga, play or just work on a tan. Just over the bridge, you will find Lejonslätten, which is right by the water and covered in flowers. Between Junibacken, the Vasa Museum and Nordiska is Galärparken, which has a fantastic area for play and movement. At the Djurgårdsbrunn Bridge, you can watch the boats traveling through the canal while enjoying the greenery. These are just some of the parks not to be missed.

Waldemarsudde

Out on Prins Eugene’s Waldemarsudde you will find a fantastic park with a view of Stockholm. In the park there is a fantastic collection of sculptures. They also have incredibly skilled gardeners who take care of flowers and greenery. You don’t have to pay admission as the museum, everyone is welcome to admire and enjoy the park. Also keep an eye out for their tours, courses, garden days or outdoor painting.

Princess Estelle’s Sculpture Park

Princess Estelle’s Cultural Foundation presents a brand new sculpture every year, on 30 May 2024, the fifth sculpture in the collection will be inaugurated. With a mix of styles and artists from both Sweden and around the world, the park makes art available to the public completely free of charge. It’s great to just go and see the sculptures on a walk, but during the summer, the foundation organizes daily tours where they show the artworks and talk about process, thought and more.

Playgrounds

For the little ones, there are a few places to let loose and play. In the museum park, you can climb in the Tekniska’s play park, play police in the mini city outside the Police Museum or play a classic and fun “fem-kamp” outside the National Sports Museum. If you visit Skansen, you will find plenty of playgrounds such as Lill-Skansen, the squirrel park or the pear park. Junibacken also has a playground. The house itself is one big playground, but outside you can dive into the Moomin Valley and play among houses, sandboxes and the Moomin family.

(Junibacken’s and Skansen’s playgrounds require the museum entrance fee)

Explore and adventure

Bike

There are lots of ways to explore the island, and cycling is a very good one. There are very nice cycle paths along the island and through the entire National city park. Many people bring their own bikes, but it is also possible to rent a bike from the Djurgårdsboden outside Skansen’s main entrance or at restaurant Djurgårdsbron. Fill the basket with some fika and go out and explore!

Boat

Royal Djurgården is surrounded by water and a trip through the Djurgård Canal is incredibly beautiful. Learn more about what you’re visiting with a fun sightseeing tour. Take a canal trip with Stromma around the island or splash into Djurgårdsbrunnsviken with Oceanbus. If you want to explore the water on your own, you can rent a kayak for free from Sjöhistoriska if you pick up litter along the way, Green Kayak is a collaboration that is both good for the environment and incredibly fun! You can also rent a boat at Djurgårdsbron. There you will find pedal boats, kayaks, canoes and rowing boats. You can also do something as simple as choosing the Djurgård ferry as a means of transport when visiting Djurgården, requiring no more than a simple SL ticket.

Events

Parkteatern

Since the 1940s, the outdoor-theatere Parkteatern has offered the people of Stockholm about a hundred theatre, concert and dance performances, always with free admission. Parkteatern’s season runs from May to September. Whether you’re interested in an intense drama or light-hearted musical, it’s always just as wonderful to sit outside and enjoy fantastic shows in the fresh air.

Events calendar

The Royal Djurgården Administration not only keeps Djurgården beautiful, they also ensure that there is always something fun happening. Running races, festivals, fairs and much more are organized here. You can find the calander with events and dates on their website, but here are some examples of events to look forward to:

• Outdoor Festival Sthlm
• Veterans Day
• Agria’s dog walk
• The Archipelago Fair
• The National Day Gallop
• Tjejmilen
• Rosendal Garden Party

Whether you’re a music lover, an active runner, a car geek or a theater fan, you’ll find something fun that’s worth putting on the calendar! you can also find some of the events on the calendar here at royaldjurgarden.se.