Djurgården

- An oasis in the middle of Stockholm

Anyone who has ever walked across the bridge to Djurgården knows how quickly the atmosphere changes. In just a few minutes you leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind you and find yourself in a national, city park with lush nature and a diverse selection of culture and entertainment. Here, you will find inviting grassy slopes and shade trees, shaded walkways along the canals that feature boating activities, and hear the soft sound of waves lapping against the shore. At the same time, sources of entertainment and various meeting places are close by. Embedded along these woodland paths you will find art, history, animal life, dance and entertainment, amusement rides, food and drink, and much more to choose from. This is Djurgården, which throughout its history has always attracted the residents of Stockholm and visitors from the entire world.

Kungliga Djurgårdens Intressenter
(The Royal Djurgården Society) - cooperation now and for the future

Kungliga Djurgårdens Intressenter, KDI, coordinates attractions on Djurgården. Museums, art galleries, entertainment establishments, restaurants, and service and traffic companies cooperate, develop and strengthen Djurgården as a place to visit. Through KDI AB, KDI works operatively with environmental issues, traffic, marketing, PR, and the coordination of joint activities. KDI AB has established itself as a player in Stockholm’s tourist industry. The ambition is an increasingly stronger Djurgården whose attractions are appreciated by visitors. A significant part of Stockholm’s strength as a tourist city is Djurgården.

An entertainment paradis for everyone

Djurgården is a rich entertainment and recreational area for the residents of Stockholm and tourists alike – Sweden’s largest travel destination of its type. The facilities on Djurgården have over 5 million visitors annually with top attendance noted at Skansen, Gröna Lund and the Vasa Museum. In addition, just as many visitors come for walks and just to enjoy the natural surroundings. Visitors come from the whole world and the diversity of what is offered means that there is something here for everyone. An outing to Djurgården can consist of a short culinary break or an entire day packed with activities.