Djurgården, Stockholm, Sweden

Visit duration: 2 hours Editorial visit time estimate

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

About Djurgården

Djurgården, officially Kungliga Djurgården (the Royal Animal Park), is an island in central Stockholm. Since the 15th century the Swedish monarch has owned or held the right of disposition over it, a right exercised today by the Royal Djurgården Administration, part of the Royal Court. The island belongs to the Royal National City Park founded in 1995 and is one of Stockholm's favourite recreation areas, attracting over ten million visitors a year, about five million of them to its museums and amusement park.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

What's inside

Djurgården is home to historical buildings and monuments, museums and galleries, the amusement park Gröna Lund, the open-air museum Skansen, the small residential area of Djurgårdsstaden, yacht harbours and wide stretches of forest and meadows. Visit Stockholm notes that many of the city's most popular attractions and museums are on the island, including ABBA The Museum, Nordiska museet and the National Museum of Science and Technology, while its green nature contrasts with the busy inner city a short walk away.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

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Common questions

Is Djurgården part of the Royal National City Park?

Yes. A big portion of the Royal National City Park, established in 1995 as the first of its kind in the world, is on Djurgården.

Where it is

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Nearby

Within 11 min on foot

45 min
7 min walk
Rosendal Palace
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National Museum of Science and Technology
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