ROYAL NATIONAL CITY PARK

Description

Essentials about the Royal National City Park in brief

A visit to the Royal National City Park in Stockholm is an absolute must on a trip to the Swedish capital. It is not only the most visited city park in Sweden, but also the most visited tourist destination in the country. It is estimated that more than 15 million people visit the park every year. No wonder, as the Royal National City Park is a combination of beautiful scenery and dozens of sights, including four royal castles.

The location of the Royal National City Park

The Royal National Ciy Park of Stockholm covers a total area of 27 square kilometers, of which 19 square kilometers are land and 8 square kilometers are water. It begins in the south at the islands of Skeppsholmen and Fjäderholmarna and stretches across the royal parks of Djurgården, Haga and Ulriksdal as well as Lake Brunnsviken to Sörentrop in the north of the Swedish capital.

Recreation in the Royal National City Park

The Royal National City Park is Stockholm’s green lung and one of the city’s most popular recreational areas. You can spend a day here in just about any way you like: walking, jogging, cycling or inline skating, kayaking or sailing, playing soccer or frisbee, barbecuing or picnicking. The beautiful nature of the Royal National City Park makes every leisure activity pure relaxation.

The nature of the Royal National City Park

The Royal National City Park is undoubtedly one of the most scenic city parks in Europe. The large stand of old and mighty oaks is particularly impressive. However, the park is also home to numerous animal species. It is estimated that around three quarters of all animals in the province of Uppland can be found in the park. These include badgers, furze, martens, link, roe deer as well as hundreds of bird species and more than ten bat species.

Discover the Royal National City Park

Stockholm’s Royal National City Park can be explored in every conceivable way. There are hundreds of kilometers of footpaths and cycle paths for pedestrians, cyclists and inline skaters. If you prefer water to land, rent a kayak and discover the beauty of the park on its many waterways. Although it is a national park, a number of roads also run through the park, so it is even possible to visit by car.