Rosendals Garden
Stockholms län
Rosendals Garden, located on Djurgården in central Stockholm, is a public garden known for its biodynamic agriculture and educational focus on gardening traditions. Founded on land acquired by King Karl XIV Johan in 1817, the garden was transformed into an English park and later developed with greenhouses and plantations under Queen Josefina's influence. It features a renowned fruit garden with nearly one hundred apple varieties, a rose garden with over 100 species, and a bakery famous for its locally produced bread. The garden also hosts a gardening shop and a farm shop selling fresh produce cultivated on-site. Rosendals Garden serves as a living showcase of sustainable gardening practices and cultural horticultural heritage, inviting visitors to experience nature, history, and gastronomy in harmony.
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Tip: Visit Rosendals Garden during spring to autumn when the gardens are in full bloom and the bakery offers fresh seasonal products. It's advisable to check the official website for opening hours and special events. Booking in advance is recommended for workshops, courses, and catering services. Discounts may be available for groups or educational visits. The garden is easily accessible from central Stockholm and offers a peaceful retreat close to the city.
Interesting facts
- •Rosendals Garden has nearly 100 varieties of apple trees in its fruit garden, historically contributing to the spread of fruit trees across Sweden.
- •The rose garden, founded in 1988, cultivates over 100 species, focusing on hardy bush roses suitable for Sweden's climate.
- •The orangery built in 1848 was designed by architect Georg Theodor Chiewitz and is now a protected cultural heritage building.
- •Approximately 700 gardeners were educated at the gardening academy that operated at Rosendals Garden between 1861 and 1911.
History
The area of Rosendals Garden was acquired in 1817 by King Karl XIV Johan, who transformed it into an English park.
Architect Fredrik Blom built a royal castle and winter garden in 1819, enabling tropical plant cultivation during winter.
In 1848, King Oscar I commissioned the construction of an orangery designed by Georg Theodor Chiewitz, which became a center for exotic plants.
Queen Josefina played a pivotal role in the garden's development, establishing plantations and greenhouses and collaborating with the Swedish Gardening Society to start a gardening academy in 1861.
The academy operated for fifty years, shaping the garden's structure.
After a period of decline, the Royal Administration of Djurgården restored the garden in the late 1960s to its former glory.
Place Guide
Fruit Garden
The fruit garden is famous for its diverse collection of nearly one hundred apple tree varieties, along with cherries, prunes, and pears. It played a significant role in distributing fruit trees throughout Sweden during the Swedish Gardening Society's peak years.
Rose Garden1988
Established in 1988, the rose garden grows over 100 species, mainly hardy bush roses adapted to Sweden's climate. It is situated on a slope beside the old orangery, providing ideal conditions for rose cultivation.
Rosendals Orangeri (Orangery)1848-1850
Built between 1848-1850 by builder Carl Hallström following architect Georg Theodor Chiewitz's designs, the orangery originally housed exotic plants like palms for the royal court. It is now a protected cultural heritage building and private residence.
