ROSENDALS TRÄDGÅRD

Description

Essentials about Rosendals Trädgård in brief

Rosendals Trädgård is more popular with both Stockholmers and tourists than the nearby Rosendal Palace of the same name. No wonder, the garden on the island of Djurgården is also a kind of oasis of peace, relaxation and enjoyment. Here you can enjoy a picnic or coffee and cake among the rose bushes, flower beds, fruit trees and greenhouses.

The history of Rosendals Trädgård

The area now known as Rosendals Trädgård was sold to the Swedish King Charles XIV Johan in 1817. He transformed the area into an English park. In 1819, the architect Fredrik Blom built a royal palace connected to the area known as “Rosendals Trädgård”. At the same time, a conservatory was built, which made it possible to cultivate tropical plants in winter.

In 1848, the Swedish King Oscar I had an orangery built where exotic plants such as palm trees could be studied. The person who had the greatest influence on the development of Rosendals Trädgård is probably Queen Josefina. Queen Josefina was very interested in horticulture and made the development of the garden possible by establishing a number of plantations and greenhouses.

In 1861, Queen Josefina also collaborated with the Swedish Horticultural Society, which led to the establishment of a garden academy in the region. Together they reformed and restructured the garden and its management along the lines of the Royal Horticultural Society in London.

The rose garden

The rose garden was created in 1988 and is now home to over 100 different types of roses. The rose garden is located on a slope right next to the old orangery. Due to the rather harsh Swedish climate for roses, mainly shrub roses are grown at Rosendals Trädgård, which cope better with the Scandinavian conditions.

The orchard

An abundance of apple, pear and plum trees grow in Rosendals Trädgård’s orchard. The fruit from the trees is processed into delicious treats in the farm’s own bakery and kitchen. Visitors can sample fresh fruit juices, jams, cakes and other home-made products.

Eating and drinking in Rosendals Trädgård

Visitors to Rosendals Trädgård can expect plenty of culinary delights. There is a café and a bakery serving many drinks and dishes made with ingredients from the gardens. There is even an outdoor bar in the summer months. When the weather is nice, visitors to the garden can sit among the greenhouses, flower beds and apple trees or in the park.