Djurgården

Djurgården is a green island in central Stockholm that was once a royal hunting ground and today forms part of a larger national city park. It concentrates several of the capital's leading museums and amusement attractions among woodlands, meadows and waterfront paths. Ferries and bridges connect it to the surrounding districts, and its shaded trails are popular for cycling and walking. The blend of cultural institutions with protected nature so close to the centre gives the island a distinctive role in the life of the city.