Hagaparken

Overview

Hagaparken is a large English-style landscape park north of the city, with the Copper Tents, Gustav III's Pavilion, and a butterfly house. It's where Stockholm's royal family (Crown Princess Victoria) actually lives.

Highlights

• Gustav III's Pavilion: An exquisite 18th-century neoclassical palace.
• Copper Tents: Ottoman-inspired copper tent pavilions used as guard quarters.
• Butterfly house: A tropical greenhouse with free-flying butterflies.

History

Laid out in the 1780s for King Gustav III by Fredrik Magnus Piper as Sweden's finest English landscape garden.

Visitor Tips

• Bus 515: From the city centre.
• Summer visits: The pavilion and butterfly house have seasonal hours.
• Duration: 1–2 hours.