- Address: Jussi Björlings allé 5, 103 91 Stockholm, Sweden
- Website: kungstradgarden.se
- Contact phone: +46 8 555 100 90
- Opening hours: 24 hours
Kungstradgarden, also called "King's Garden", Kungsan or Sakura Park in Sweden , is one of the most attractive and cozy places in Stockholm . He has a rich history, several attractions in the area and the well-deserved recognition of tourists around the world.
Location:
Kungstradgarden is located in the center of the Swedish capital, between the Opera House and the House of Sweden and is under the tutelage of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce.
History of creation
The first mention of the park Kungstradgarden dates back to the Middle Ages. In 1430, in historical documents, he appears as a large garden ("The Garden of Royal Cabbage"), which supplies vegetables to the table of the head of state. In due course there was a transformation of a kitchen garden in the closed garden in a baroque style. In 1825 the palace of Makales burned down, which was on the territory of the park, as a result of which the area of Kungstadgården was enlarged to the south. In 1970, the garden was transferred to the city administration, and a little later a metro station was built nearby. Nowadays the park is open to all citizens and guests of the capital, and pleases the eye at any time of the year.
What is interesting in Kungstradgarden in Stockholm?
Initially it was planned that the park would be a symmetrical composition in the Baroque style with a fountain in the center. But as a result of numerous re-planning its territory was significantly changed.
Today Kungstradgarden can be conditionally divided into 4 sectors:
- Area of Charles XII (Karl XII: s torg). It occupies the southern part of the garden. On it is a monument to the ruler, executed by the architect Juhan Peter Mulin and installed in 1868. The emperor became famous for numerous wars with Russia. The monument does not look too pompous, and the means for its production were collected by the whole world;
- Fountain of Moulin. This is a real masterpiece on the territory of Kungstadgården. On the perimeter of the fountain there are 4 bronze swans, which are characters from Scandinavian myths. The fountain is a symbol of the park and at the same time points to the geographical location of Stockholm.
- The square of Charles XIII. Here is a monument to the ruler (architect Erik Gustav Goethe), erected at the request of his successor - King Charles XIV of Juhan - in 1821 in the center of the park.
- The fountain of Volodarski (Wolodarskie).
What to visit in the park and surrounding area?
Both in winter and in summer in Kungstadgården all visitors will be welcome. At your service are:
- a variety of cafes and restaurants in the open air (in winter time on the street they sell a wonderful mulled wine);
- free skating rink near the monument to Charles XIII in the winter season, next to it there is a rental office and a souvenir fair (mittens, socks, hats, handmade soaps);
- art gallery, fountains, playgrounds;
- souvenir shops.
This is one of the most popular places for romantic dates, to get acquainted with the history and culture of Sweden . But, perhaps, the main highlight of Kungstradgarden in Stockholm is the cherry blossom in the spring. In the park there is also a large number of cherry trees, there are beautiful alleys of lindens and elm trees, benches for rest.
South of the park is Strømgatan Street, from which you can reach the Old Town of Stockholm - Gamla Stan - by the Střembrun and Norrbró bridges. In the north stretches the street Hamgatan, where you can visit two famous department stores - Nordiska Kompaniet and PK-Huset. On the east side of the garden adjoins the street Kungstradgordsgatan, and on it there is a synagogue, the Department of Mining, Palma House and a very original metro station "Kungstradgarden". From the west of the park there is a tourist center, the Church of St. James, the Royal Swedish Opera.
How to get there?
To visit the Kungstadgården park, you can take a trip by metro or bus. In the first case, you need to go to one of the two nearest stops of the subway - Kungsträdgården or T-Centralen. And if you decide to go by bus, then choose one of the routes Nos. 2, 55, 57, 76, 96, 191-195 and get off at Stockholm Karl XII: s torg (it is at the edge of the park, near the monument) or on the next stop, in the center of Kungstadgården.