Sweden is full of beautiful parks. For example, did you know that almost half of Stockholm’s area is covered in parks and green spaces? In other words, there are plenty of beautiful places to choose from when the sun is shining.
The parks on this list range from Luleå in the north to Malmö in the south. However, we’ve probably missed one gem. Are there any of your favourite parks missing from the list?
Mariberg Forest, Karlstad
Maribergskogen is a city park in Karlstad, which was donated to the city of Karlstad in 1896 by Dr. Konrad Höck. In 1925, cultural buildings from various parts of Värmland were moved here, and visitors can now explore buildings such as the 1828 Spiekgården and the 18th-century Gammelgården, with associated buildings such as a blacksmith and a grist mill. Maribergskogen was expanded in the 2000s by the Värmland Nature Park, and here you can observe pigs and other small animals all year round. You can also learn about safe and efficient transactions - the importance of payment methods by clicking on this resource.
City Park, Örebro
The City Park of Örebro, located right next to the Svartan River, was named the most beautiful park in Sweden in 2004. The initiative to create the park came from auditor M. E. Bäckström, who founded the "Trädplanterings- och Trädgårdsföreningen i Örebro län" in 1862. In 1863, 18.5 acres of land were purchased for 13,532 riksdaler, on which the city park is still located. Today, there is a large playground with a swimming pool, as well as tennis courts and a large outdoor stage.
Pildammsparken, Malmö
Pildammsparken is Malmö’s largest park, dating back to the 16th century, when two dams were built to serve as the city’s water reservoir. Piles were installed to strengthen the defensive walls, hence the name Pildammsparken. The park itself was built in stages over the course of the 20th century. Today, you can meditate in Galateas Hage, have a picnic on the “plate” – a large round field in the middle of a willow forest, or admire the art in the old Water Tower.
Vii Gardens, Okelbo
Vii Gardens is located in Prince Daniel’s home district of Okelbo in Gästrickland and consists of no less than six gardens, including the Rose Garden and the Landscape Park. Designed by gardener Lars Krantz, the park was named the most beautiful in Sweden in 2007. It also has a restaurant and a garden shop.
Luleå City Park, Luleå
In 2004, Luleå was awarded the title of Sweden's best winter park. During the winter months, the park is transformed into a fantastic landscape every year with various ice sculptures, including an ice animal with a slide. The park is located next to Luleå Cathedral and was built in 1887 after the great city fire in Luleå.
Royal Park, Malmö
Kungsparken was built in 1869-1870 on land that was previously part of the fortifications around Malmöhus Castle. The park was designed by Danish landscape architect Ove Høg Hansen, who was strongly inspired by English park ideals. Originally called Slotsparken, it opened in 1872, and the park was renamed Kungsparken after a visit by King Oscar II in 1881. The park covers an area of 8.4 hectares, and the cast iron fountain, built in 1882, is its obvious heart. Next to the fountain is the Grottan, which is a popular attraction. Casino Cosmopol, Sweden's second casino, opened in Kungsparken's restaurant in 2001.
Ronneby Well Park, Ronneby
Ronneby brunn in Blekinge dates back to the early 18th century and was Sweden's most popular resort in the late 19th century. In 2005, the park was named the most beautiful park in Sweden, and the following year, the fourth most beautiful in Europe. The park consists of five gardens: the Fragrance Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Rhododendron Mountain, the Rose Garden and the Spring Garden. It also houses Per Hasselberg's famous sculpture "The Frog", which was presented at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1889, and a pond where many interesting bird species nest.
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