6 of the best · Stockholm, Sweden
Parks, Gardens and Islands of Stockholm
Royal Djurgården and the National City Park, the garden at Rosendal, Gustav III’s Haga Park, Kungsträdgården, the sauna at Hellasgården and the islands of Fjäderholmarna.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Stockholm.
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The Royal National City Park
Royal Djurgården
The green island of museums, meadows and oaks, part of the Royal National City Park.
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An open garden
Rosendals Trädgård
An open garden by Rosendal Palace, with glasshouses, an orchard, a café and a shop.
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Green space by the water.
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The closest islands
Fjäderholmarna
The islands closest to the city, a short boat ride from the centre.
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Gustav III’s park
Haga Park
The royal park on Lake Brunnsviken, laid out by Gustav III, with his Pavilion.
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Sauna and ice bathing
Hellasgården
A lakeside outdoor centre in the Nacka nature reserve: a sauna by the water in every season, and an ice hole in winter.
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The King’s Garden
Kungsträdgården
The King’s Garden, the park at the heart of the city, by the Royal Opera.
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An open garden
Rosendals Trädgård
An open garden by Rosendal Palace, with glasshouses, an orchard, a café and a shop.
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The Royal National City Park
Royal Djurgården
The green island of museums, meadows and oaks, part of the Royal National City Park.
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