The Royal Djurgarden Nature Preserve - Stockholm , Sweden

History of Royal Djurgarden

Farming 800 - 1680

All of Djurgarden has,for a long period of time, been affected by human presence. More than anything else, medieval farming practices have impacted on the landscape.

Royal Game Park  1680 - 1751 (-1829, - 1890)

In the year 1680. a 20 kilometre long fence known as Djurgardsgardesgarden (The Game Park Fence) was erected in order to keepgame in the area and keep predators such as wolves, bears and poachers out.

Recreation and amusement park 1751 - (1829, 1890)

The numerous restaurants and taverns, as well as the delightful surroundings, became the attraction during this period. Parks, footpaths, and gardens were created, The oldest park, the Frisen Park, to the south, was established early on. The Djurgarden canal, the Rosendal Palace and the Lidingo Bridge
(a pontoon bridge) were also built.


And many more to see.........


The Royal Djurgarden Nature Preserve
Djurgarden
Sweden

www.djurgarden.se