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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Djurgården

Stockholm, Sweden

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 69 2026
Djurgården

A large green island in central Stockholm with old oak trees, woods, open lawns and waterfront paths, part of the Royal National City Park. Visitors walk, cycle, jog and picnic by the water, and visit museums, an amusement park and garden cafes.

Highlights

  • Skansen open-air museum
  • Rosendals Trädgård and orchard
  • Nordic Museum

Good to know

  • Free entry to the island
  • Reached on foot, by tram or ferry
  • Bike and canoe hire available

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