Strömparterren - Stockholm, Sweden
N 59° 19.714 E 018° 04.194
34V E 333300 N 6580306
Strömparterren is the oldest public park in Stockholm, Sweden.
Waymark Code: WMPE5G
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Date Posted: 08/16/2015
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A historical marker in the park provides information in both English and Swedish. The English text reads:
"Here, next to Norrbro, is the oldest public park in Stockholm, first opened in 1832. The park Strömparterren is a green gemstone in the middle of the surging waters of Norrström. A place that through its location is a key to the history of Stockholm. Stroll through the park and enjoy the views of the Royal Palace, Kungsträdgården and they Royal Swedish Opera. Under the vaults of Norrbro the Museum of Medieval Stockholm is located. Here you can visit medieval Stockholm, discover the 1530s city wall and experience medieval life in artful displays."
The following additional information is available from The Stockholm Tourist website (
visit link) :
"This is one of Stockholm's oldest parks (1832) and probably best situated... located on the island of Helgeandsholmen, nestled in the Strömmen (rapids connecting Lake Mälaren with the Baltic) and surrounded on three sides by the Royal Palace, the Parliament Building and the Royal Opera House. "Strömparterren" is a mix of Swedish and French words, basically meaning downstairs at Strömmen. The name does make sense as you have to go down stairs from the bridge Norrbro to get to the park, which is just a little above water level. This is a great place to sit, listen to the rushing water and admire the beautiful buildings surrounding you on all sides.
In the past the park has been famous for waterfront cafés, fishermen and live music. It is still a popular place for fishing and it is possible to see a fisherman reel in a salmon there. Trout, eel, perch and pike are other common fish caught here. These days the park is mostly known for the statue The Sun Singer (Solsångaren) by famed Swedish sculptor Carl Milles, as well as being the entrance to the Medieval Museum (Medeltidsmuseet)."