Strömparterren—Stockholm’s oldest Public Park

Located on a small island called Helgeandsholmen is Stockholm’s oldest park, Strömparterren (1832), which has been recently renovated.  You descend to the park from stairs on the Norrbro bridge.  It’s not a large park but is pretty and offers beautiful views of the city, so it’s worth the effort to reach.  Strömparterren is surrounded on three sides by the Royal Palace, the Parliament Building and the Royal Opera House.

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It’s a great place to sit and relax, people-watch, and enjoy the scenery.  The park is a popular place from which to fish and it’s possible to catch salmon, trout and pike.

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The park is best known for its statue The Sun Singer (Solsångaren) crafted by Swedish sculptor Carl Milles.  This statue sits on the waterfront and represents Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, poetry and music.

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(The Sun Singer)

Located behind the park is the Museum of Medieval Stockholm.

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