- For the sports club, see Djurgårdens IF
Djurgården (IPA: [[Help:IPA|
[ˈjʉ:(r)gɔɳ / ˈjʉ:rˌgoːɖɛn / ˈdjʉ:(r)gɔɳ / ˈdjʉ:rˌgoːɖɛn]]]) or, more officially, Kungliga Djurgården (Swedish: "The (Royal) Game Park") is a recreation park area and pleasure ground in eastern-central Stockholm, Sweden. Djurgårdens IF is a Swedish Sports club with several departments located in Stockholm. Swedish ( is a North Germanic language spoken by more than nine million people predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along the ('stɔkhɔlm is Sweden 's Capital and its largest City. It is the site of the national Swedish government, the parliament, and the "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. With its large number of historical buildings and monuments, museums, amusement parks, zoos, cafés, promenades, and lush sceneries, it has been a magnet for tourists and a popular leisure-time area for Stockholmers since the late 18th century, today attracting over 10 million visitors per year, of which some 5 million come to visit the museums and amusement park, and the rest to walk around the eastern part of the island. [1]
Its north-western part is occupied by the open air museum Skansen founded in 1891. An open air museum is a distinct type of Museum exhibiting its collections out-of-doors Skansen is the first Open air museum and Zoo in Sweden and is located on the island Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. While Stockholmers when talking of 'Djurgården' mostly refers to the island as described above, Djurgården also comprises a much larger area north of it, for clearance referred to as Norra Djurgården ("Northern Djurgården"), and including Gärdet and the major part of the National City park founded in 1995. Gärdet is a part of Stockholm east and northeast of Östermalm. Ekoparken ("The Eco Park" is the world's first National City Park, established in 1995 in the municipalities of Stockholm, Solna and
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History
- Old names
- Walmunzø (1286), Walmundzø (1288), Walmanzö (1349), Wadhmundzøø (1432), Wadhmalsø (1437), Wadmalsö (1444), Walmundzön (1452), Walmasöön (1511), Walmarsöö (1516), Wallmarsön, Waldemarksön (17th c. )
Djurgården was until the 16th century known as Valmundsö and this name is still preserved in locations such as Waldemarsudde. Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde ( Swedish: "Cape of Waldemar" the scenic former home of the Swedish Prince Eugen, is a Museum located on Though several proposals to explain this name have been put forward, no authoritative explanation is generally accepted. While the name of King Valdemar (1239 – 1302) was probably associated with the old name during the 17th century, the separate elements of the original variations of the name might be interpreted as etymologically related to either Walm-und-ö - if walm is linked to the Anglo-Saxon words wielm, wylm, this would mean the original name should be interpreted as "The island outside of which the waves grow large" (an interpretation with no equivalents in other Nordic geographic names) - or Wal-mund-ö - which could possibly be interpreted as walder ("embankment", "grounds") and mun ("mouth"), i. Valdemar Birgersson (1239 &ndash 1302 King of Sweden 1250 &ndash 1275/1288/1302 was the son of princess Ingeborg Eriksdotter of Sweden and e. "the grounds next to the mouth of Lake Mälaren" [2][3]
The present name, Djurgården, stems from the game park of King John III, which he declared the intention to realize in February 1579 to keep deers, reindeers, and elks. Lake Mälaren ( (historically occasionally referred to as Lake Malar in English is the third-largest Lake in Sweden, after Lakes Vänern and John III (Johan III Juhana III (20 December 1537 – 17 November 1592 was King of Sweden from 1568 until his death A deer is a Ruminant Mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. The elk, or wapiti ( Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest Species of Deer in the world and one of the largest Mammals in In the 17th century a baiting arena was built at the location. [2]
In 1667, a few cottages intended for "paralysed and crippled seafarers" were built forming what was to become Djurgårdsstaden. The Swedish Navy moved to Karlskrona during the 1680s however, and the neighbourhood was instead populated by a diverse crowd. The Royal Swedish Navy ( Swedish: Marinen) is the naval branch of the Swedish Armed Forces. Karlskrona is a city in the province of Blekinge in south-eastern Sweden. Plans to demolish the "insignificant shacks" in front of the World Fair in 1897, and for a planned expansion of the naval shipyard in 1918, never were accomplished and the area is today protected as a historical monument. [2]
During the late 18th century, Djurgården transformed into more of a popular recreational area than a Royal game park; in 1801, the theatre Djurgårdsteatern was oppened, which was to be one of the most popular establishements there during the 19th century. Djurgårsdteatern ( Swedish for "Djurgården Theatre" was an historical Swedish theatre active at Djurgården in Stockholm between 1801 and King Charles XIV John's creation of the Rosendal Palace in the 1820s marked the beginning of Djurgården's development into as a stately residential area, paired with the creation of several entertainment establishment in the late 19th century, including Gröna Lund 1883, and Skansen 1891. Charles XIV John ( Karl XIV Johan) born Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, later renamed Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte (26 January 1763 &ndash 8 March 1844 Rosendal Palace ( Swedish: Rosendal Slott) was built between 1823 and 1827 for Charles XIV John of Sweden. Tivoli Gröna Lund (lit The Green Grove) is an Amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. Skansen is the first Open air museum and Zoo in Sweden and is located on the island Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. [2]
The western water front of the island was a small scale shipyard during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, after which the Navy erected some 30 sheds for the winter quarters of galleys in the area. Shipyards and dockyards are places which repair and build ships These can be Yachts military A galley (from Greek γαλέα - galea is an ancient Ship which can be propelled entirely by human oarsmen, used for Warfare The operations expanded during the 1870s when a dry dock was constructed. Plans to relocate the shipyard in the beginning of the 20th century were interrupted by WW2, which meant the activities grew considerably instead, culminating in 1945 when 1,280 people were employed. In 1969, the Navy moved to Muskö, and in the early 1970s the area was transformed into the recreation area it is today. [2]
Many structures on the western part of today's Djurgården, stems from the Stockholm World's Fair 1897, including Djurgårdsbron, the main bridge to the island. The General Art and Industrial Exposition of Stockholm of 1897 (Allmänna konst- och industriutställningen also known as Stockholm Exhibition or Stockholm World's Fair Djurgårdsbron ( Swedish: "The Djurgården Bridge" is a Bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. One of the most prominent buildings of the exposition, a 16,820 m² exposition hall in wood, design by the architect Ferdinand Boberg and featuring a 100 metres tall cupola and 4 minarets, was demolished after the exposition however, together with many other pavilions built in non-permanent materials. Ferdinand Boberg, born April 11 1860 in Falun, died May 7 1946 in Stockholm, was a Swedish Architect. [4]
In what is today the southern part of the amusement park Gröna Lund and east of it, a private shipyard was developed from 1735 by the merchant Efraim Lothsack, who also had several new residential buildings built. Tivoli Gröna Lund (lit The Green Grove) is an Amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. The activities grew during the 19th century under the managership of John Burgman and Adolf Fredholm, of which the former had the church, Djurgårdskyrkan, and the school, Djurgårdsskolan, built. The shipyard was sold to the city in 1863 and moved to Södra Hammarbyhamnen in 1979. Another shipyard for pinnaces, built in the strait between Djurgården and Beckholmen in 1868, is still in operation. A pinnace is one of two marine craft the first a small vessel used as a tender to larger vessels amongst other things and the second a ship rigged vessel popular in northern waters through For an article about Beckholmen in Finland see Pikisaari. ---- History The original name of the island Biskopsholmen ("Bishop's [2]
Sights and monuments
Besides the list below, a big portion of Djurgården consists of green areas offering footpaths and water front promenades among present or historical upper class residences and old institutional buildings, many of which are regarded as historical monuments of national interest.
- Aquaria Water Museum - A small museum displaying a salmon ladder, and artificial rainforest and Nordic environments. Fishways, most commonly called fish ladders but also known as fish passes and in Australia also referred to as fish steps, are structures on or around artificial Rainforests are Forests characterized by high Rainfall with definitions setting minimum normal annual rainfall between 1750–2000 mm (68-78 inches
- Beckholmen - historical maritime environment including several dry docks and historical buildings. For an article about Beckholmen in Finland see Pikisaari. ---- History The original name of the island Biskopsholmen ("Bishop's A drydock is a narrow basin or vessel that can be flooded to allow a load to be floated in then drained to allow that load to come to rest on a dry platform
- Biological Museum - Built in 1893, displaying stuffed animals in artificial environments representing various typical Swedish landscapes.
- Cirkus - Originally a cirkus, it today offers concerts and musical comedies. Cirkus (Cirkus Arena och Restaurang AB is an arena in Djurgården, Stockholm, that holds 1650 people
- Djurgården line - heritage tramway operating since 1991. The Djurgården Line (Djurgårdslinjen is a heritage Tramway with line number 7 running between Norrmalmstorg and Waldemarsudde in Stockholm A heritage railway ( United Kingdom) preserved railway ( United Kingdom) or tourist railroad ( United States and Canada) is a
- Djurgårdsstaden - a neighbourhood of preserved wooden buildings from the 18th century.
- Galärvarvet - Formerly a naval dockyard, today transformed into a popular park area including the Vasa Museum and Junibacken.
- Gröna Lund - An relatively small amusement park founded in 1883, besides the typical merry-go-rounds and roller coasters, it also offers conserts featuring international stars such as Damian Marley. Tivoli Gröna Lund (lit The Green Grove) is an Amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. Theme park is the generic term for a collection of rides and other Entertainment attractions assembled for the purpose of entertaining a large group Damian Robert Nesta "Junior Gong" Marley (born July 21, 1978) is a three time Grammy -winning Reggae artist and is the second
- Isbladskärret - a scenic lake popular among bird-watchers. Isbladskärret is a small Lake on Djurgården, an island in central Stockholm, Sweden.
- Junibacken - A small fairy-tale world based mostly on the novels of Astrid Lindgren
- Liljevalchs konsthall - An art gallery built in 1916, well-known for its spring exposition Vårsalongen in January-March, and its café Blå Porten. Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren ( Née Ericsson 14 November 1907 &ndash 28 January 2002 was a Swedish children's book author and Screenwriter Liljevalchs konsthall ( Swedish for "Liljevalch's Art Gallery" is an Art gallery located on the Djurgården island in Stockholm An art gallery or art museum is a space for the exhibition of art, usually Visual art.
- Nordic Museum - Displaying the largest collection of social history items in Sweden, ranging from doll's houses to fire engines. This article is about the Nordic Museum in Stockholm For the Nordic Museum in the Ballard district of Seattle, Washington see Nordic Heritage Museum A dollhouse is a Toy home made in miniature For the last century dollhouses have primarily been the domain of children but their collection and crafting have also fascinated A fire apparatus, fire engine, fire truck, or fire appliance is a vehicle designed to assist in fighting Fires by transporting Firefighters
- Rosendal Palace - Built in 1823-27 by Charles XIV John, renown for its park. Rosendal Palace ( Swedish: Rosendal Slott) was built between 1823 and 1827 for Charles XIV John of Sweden. Charles XIV John ( Karl XIV Johan) born Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, later renamed Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte (26 January 1763 &ndash 8 March 1844
- Skansen - World's oldest open air museum displaying traditional Swedish architecture, and also the only zoo in Stockholm containing wolves, lynxes, elks, polar bears, and many other wild animals. Skansen is the first Open air museum and Zoo in Sweden and is located on the island Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. An open air museum is a distinct type of Museum exhibiting its collections out-of-doors A zoological garden, shortened to zoo, is an institution in which living animals are exhibited in captivity The grey wolf or gray wolf ( Canis lupus) also known as the timber wolf or simply wolf, is a Mammal of the order Carnivora A lynx is any of four medium-sized wild cats. All are members of the Genus Lynx, but there is considerable confusion about the best way to classify The elk, or wapiti ( Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest Species of Deer in the world and one of the largest Mammals in The polar bear ( Ursus maritimus) is a Bear native to the Arctic Ocean and its surrounding seas Its traditional Christmas market attracts tens of thousands people annually.
- Thielska galleriet - a museum displaying the collection of late 19th century and early 20th century art and crafts, originally collected by the banker Ernest Thiel.
- Waldemarsudde - Former mansion of Prince Eugen, transformed into a museum displaying Swedish 19th and early 20th century paintings and sculptures. Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde ( Swedish: "Cape of Waldemar" the scenic former home of the Swedish Prince Eugen, is a Museum located on Ancestry
- Vasa Museum - A maritime museum displaying the only intact 17th century ship. Vasa Museum interior1jpg|thumb|200px|right|The main hall of the museum with a model of Vasa to the left and the ship itself to the right One of the most visited museums in Scandinavia.
Transport
Ways to get there include by foot or by heritage tram from Norrmalmstorg, by bus from Sergels Torg or by boat from Nybroplan, Skeppsholmen or Slussen. The Djurgården Line (Djurgårdslinjen is a heritage Tramway with line number 7 running between Norrmalmstorg and Waldemarsudde in Stockholm Norrmalmstorg is a square in central Stockholm. The square connects Shopping streets Hamngatan and Biblioteksgatan and is the starting point for Sergels torg ( Swedish for "Sergel's Square" is the most central Public square in Stockholm, Sweden, named after 18th century sculptor Nybroplan ( Swedish for "New Bridge square" is a public space in central Stockholm, Sweden. Skeppsholmen is one of the islands of Stockholm. It is connected with Blasieholmen and Kastellholmen by bridges Slussen ("the lock" in Swedish) is an area of central Stockholm, named after the locks between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea
References
- ^ Djurgården - en oas mitt i Stockholm. Kungliga Djurgårdens Intressenter (KDI) (2002-10-07). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Retrieved on 2007-01-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign
- ^ a b c d e f (1992) "Djurgården", Stockholms gatunamn, 2nd ed. , Stockholm: Kommittén för Stockholmsforskning, 35-37. ISBN 91-7031-042-4.
- ^ Fredrik Ulrik Wrangel (1912). Stockholmiana I-IV : Södra Djurgårdens forna namn 359-362. Projekt Runeberg. Project Runeberg is an initiative patterned after Project Gutenberg that publishes freely available electronic versions of books significant to the culture and history of the Retrieved on 2007-01-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France.
- ^ Nordisk Familjebok. Nordisk familjebok (en Nordic familybook is a Swedish Encyclopedia, published between 1876 and 1957 Projekt Runeberg (1921). Project Runeberg is an initiative patterned after Project Gutenberg that publishes freely available electronic versions of books significant to the culture and history of the Retrieved on 2007-01-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign
See also
Djurgårdens IF is a Swedish Sports club with several departments located in Stockholm. Djurgårdsbron ( Swedish: "The Djurgården Bridge" is a Bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Djurgårdsbrunnsbron ( Swedish: "The Spring of Djurgården Bridge" is a Bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden, connecting northern and Lilla Sjötullsbron ( Swedish: "Small Sea Customs Bridge" is a concrete Pedestrian bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Beckholmsbron (Beckholmen Bridge is a wooden Bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden, connecting the two islands Djurgården and BeckholmenDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic