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Djurgården

January 01, 1970

For other uses, see Djurgården (disambiguation).

Djurgården (pronounced [ˈjʉ̌ː(r)ɡɔɳ] or [ˈjʉ̂ːrˌɡoːɖɛn] ⓘ) or, more officially, Kungliga Djurgården (Swedish for 'The [Royal] Game Park'), is an island in central Stockholm, Sweden. Djurgården is home to historical buildings and monuments, museums, galleries, the amusement park Gröna Lund, the open-air museum Skansen, the small residential area Djurgårdsstaden, yacht harbours, and extensive stretches of forest and meadows. It is one of the Stockholmers' favorite recreation areas and tourist destinations alike, attracting over 10 million visitors per year, of which some 5 million come to visit the museums and amusement park.[1] The island belongs to the National City park founded in 1995. Since the 15th century the Swedish monarch has owned or held the right of disposition of Royal Djurgården. Today, this right is exercised by the Royal Djurgården Administration which is a part of the Royal Court of Sweden.

Djurgården
The Nordic Museum at Djurgården, facing south-west with Skeppsholmen, Gamla stan and Södermalm in the background
LocationDjurgården, Stockholm, Sweden

A larger area of the city, separated from Djurgården proper by Djurgårdsbrunnsviken is Norra Djurgården (Northern Djurgården), including Gärdet.

History edit

 
Detail from Vädersolstavlan showing Djurgården in 1535.

Djurgården was until the 16th century known as Valmundsö[a] and this name is still preserved in locations such as Waldemarsudde. 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.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 deer, reindeer, and elk. 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. 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 opened, which was to be one of the most popular establishments there during the 19th century. King Charles XIV John's creation of the Rosendal Palace in the 1820s marked the beginning of Djurgården's development as a stately residential area, paired with the creation of several entertainment establishments in the late 19th century, including Gröna Lund 1883, and Skansen 1891.[2] At a café just south of Skansen, in block Alberget, sports club Djurgårdens IF was founded on 12 March 1891.[4]

 
Photochrom print of the 1897 exhibition, digitally restored.
 
The shipyard on Djurgården's southern shore today.

The western waterfront 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. 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 World War II, 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 Djurgården date back to the Stockholm World's Fair of 1897, including Djurgårdsbron, the main bridge to the island. One of the most prominent buildings of the exposition, a 16,820 m2 (181,000 sq ft) exposition hall in wood, design by the architect Ferdinand Boberg and featuring a 100-metre (330 ft) tall cupola and 4 minarets, was demolished after the exposition however, together with many other pavilions built in non-permanent materials.[5]

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. 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.[2]

The southern portion of the area hosted the Stockholm International Exhibition (1930).

Sights and monuments edit

 
Waterfront promenade
 
Interior of Vasa Museum
 
A veteran A25 "Mustang" tram on the Djurgården line
 
The Gröna lund amusement park and one of the ferries.
 
Traditional architecture at Skansen
 
Biological Museum and a statue of King Charles XV

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.

Transport edit

Ways to get there include by foot, by tram from Sergels torg or by boat from Nybroplan, Skeppsholmen or Slussen. Nearby subway stations include Karlaplan metro station.

See also edit

Gallery edit

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    Vasa Museum and Nordic Museum with Kastellet in front

References edit

  1. ^ . Kungliga Djurgårdens Intressenter (KDI). 2002-10-07. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-01-15.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Djurgården". Stockholms gatunamn (2nd ed.). Stockholm: Kommittén för Stockholmsforskning. 1992. pp. 35–37. ISBN 91-7031-042-4.
  3. ^ Fredrik Ulrik Wrangel (1912). "Stockholmiana I-IV : Södra Djurgårdens forna namn". Projekt Runeberg. pp. 359–362. Retrieved 2007-01-26.
  4. ^ (in Swedish). Djurgårdens IF Fotboll. Archived from the original on 1 February 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  5. ^ "Nordisk Familjebok". Projekt Runeberg. 1921. Retrieved 2007-01-15.
  1. ^ Spelling varied, it has been spelled Walmunzø (1286), Walmundzø (1288), Walmanzö (1349), Wadhmundzøø (1432), Wadhmalsø (1437), Wadmalsö (1444), Walmundzön (1452), Walmasöön (1511), Walmarsöö (1516), Wallmarsön, Waldemarksön (17th century).

External links edit

  •   Media related to Djurgården at Wikimedia Commons
  •   Djurgården travel guide from Wikivoyage

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to the talk page For more guidance see Wikipedia Translation Djurgarden pronounced ˈjʉ ː r ɡɔɳ or ˈjʉ ːrˌɡoːɖɛn or more officially Kungliga Djurgarden Swedish for The Royal Game Park is an island in central Stockholm Sweden Djurgarden is home to historical buildings and monuments museums galleries the amusement park Grona Lund the open air museum Skansen the small residential area Djurgardsstaden yacht harbours and extensive stretches of forest and meadows It is one of the Stockholmers favorite recreation areas and tourist destinations alike attracting over 10 million visitors per year of which some 5 million come to visit the museums and amusement park 1 The island belongs to the National City park founded in 1995 Since the 15th century the Swedish monarch has owned or held the right of disposition of Royal Djurgarden Today this right is exercised by the Royal Djurgarden Administration which is a part of the Royal Court of Sweden DjurgardenThe Nordic Museum at Djurgarden facing south west with Skeppsholmen Gamla stan and Sodermalm in the backgroundLocationDjurgarden Stockholm Sweden A larger area of the city separated from Djurgarden proper by Djurgardsbrunnsviken is Norra Djurgarden Northern Djurgarden including Gardet Contents 1 History 2 Sights and monuments 3 Transport 4 See also 5 Gallery 6 References 7 External linksHistory edit nbsp Detail from Vadersolstavlan showing Djurgarden in 1535 Djurgarden was until the 16th century known as Valmundso a and this name is still preserved in locations such as Waldemarsudde 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 o 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 o which could possibly be interpreted as walder embankment grounds and mun mouth i e the grounds next to the mouth of Lake Malaren 2 3 The present name Djurgarden stems from the game park of King John III which he declared the intention to realize in February 1579 to keep deer reindeer and elk 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 Djurgardsstaden The Swedish Navy moved to Karlskrona during the 1680s however and the neighbourhood was instead populated by a diverse crowd 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 Djurgarden transformed into more of a popular recreational area than a Royal game park in 1801 the theatre Djurgardsteatern was opened which was to be one of the most popular establishments there during the 19th century King Charles XIV John s creation of the Rosendal Palace in the 1820s marked the beginning of Djurgarden s development as a stately residential area paired with the creation of several entertainment establishments in the late 19th century including Grona Lund 1883 and Skansen 1891 2 At a cafe just south of Skansen in block Alberget sports club Djurgardens IF was founded on 12 March 1891 4 nbsp Photochrom print of the 1897 exhibition digitally restored nbsp The shipyard on Djurgarden s southern shore today The western waterfront 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 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 World War II which meant the activities grew considerably instead culminating in 1945 when 1 280 people were employed In 1969 the Navy moved to Musko and in the early 1970s the area was transformed into the recreation area it is today 2 Many structures on the western part of Djurgarden date back to the Stockholm World s Fair of 1897 including Djurgardsbron the main bridge to the island One of the most prominent buildings of the exposition a 16 820 m2 181 000 sq ft exposition hall in wood design by the architect Ferdinand Boberg and featuring a 100 metre 330 ft tall cupola and 4 minarets was demolished after the exposition however together with many other pavilions built in non permanent materials 5 In what is today the southern part of the amusement park Grona 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 The activities grew during the 19th century under the managership of John Burgman and Adolf Fredholm of which the former had the church Djurgardskyrkan and the school Djurgardsskolan built The shipyard was sold to the city in 1863 and moved to Sodra Hammarbyhamnen in 1979 Another shipyard for pinnaces built in the strait between Djurgarden and Beckholmen in 1868 is still in operation 2 The southern portion of the area hosted the Stockholm International Exhibition 1930 Sights and monuments edit nbsp Waterfront promenade nbsp Interior of Vasa Museum nbsp A veteran A25 Mustang tram on the Djurgarden line nbsp The Grona lund amusement park and one of the ferries nbsp Traditional architecture at Skansen nbsp Biological Museum and a statue of King Charles XV Besides the list below a big portion of Djurgarden 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 ABBA The Museum Aquaria Water Museum A small museum displaying a salmon ladder an artificial rainforest and Nordic environments Beckholmen historical maritime environment including several dry docks and historical buildings Biological Museum Built in 1893 displaying stuffed animals in artificial environments representing various typical Swedish landscapes Cirkus Originally a circus it today offers concerts and musical comedies Djurgarden line heritage tramway operating since 1991 Djurgardsstaden a neighbourhood of preserved wooden buildings from the 18th century Galarvarvet Formerly a naval dockyard today transformed into a popular park area including the Vasa Museum and Junibacken Grona Lund A relatively small amusement park founded in 1883 besides the typical merry go rounds and roller coasters it also offers concerts featuring international stars such as Miyavi Bob Marley and Damian Marley Isbladskarret a scenic lake popular among bird watchers 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 Varsalongen in January March and its cafe Bla Porten Nordic Museum Displaying the largest collection of social history items in Sweden ranging from doll s houses to fire engines Rosendal Palace Built in 1823 27 by Charles XIV John renowned for its park Rosendals Tradgard public garden noted for its selection of roses 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 Its traditional Christmas market attracts tens of thousands of people annually Thiel Gallery 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 Vasa Museum A maritime museum displaying the only intact 17th century ship One of the most visited museums in Scandinavia Villa Solbacken Prince Bertil s former house now owned by Prince Carl Philip Blockhusudden Prince Carl Philip s current home Transport editWays to get there include by foot by tram from Sergels torg or by boat from Nybroplan Skeppsholmen or Slussen Nearby subway stations include Karlaplan metro station See also editBeckholmsbron Djurgardens IF Djurgardsbron Djurgardsbrunnsbron Lilla SjotullsbronGallery edit nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Vasa Museum and Nordic Museum with Kastellet in frontReferences edit Djurgarden en oas mitt i Stockholm Kungliga Djurgardens Intressenter KDI 2002 10 07 Archived from the original on 2007 09 28 Retrieved 2007 01 15 a b c d e f Djurgarden Stockholms gatunamn 2nd ed Stockholm Kommitten for Stockholmsforskning 1992 pp 35 37 ISBN 91 7031 042 4 Fredrik Ulrik Wrangel 1912 Stockholmiana I IV Sodra Djurgardens forna namn Projekt Runeberg pp 359 362 Retrieved 2007 01 26 Om DIF Historia in Swedish Djurgardens IF Fotboll Archived from the original on 1 February 2012 Retrieved 15 April 2014 Nordisk Familjebok Projekt Runeberg 1921 Retrieved 2007 01 15 Spelling varied it has been spelled Walmunzo 1286 Walmundzo 1288 Walmanzo 1349 Wadhmundzoo 1432 Wadhmalso 1437 Wadmalso 1444 Walmundzon 1452 Walmasoon 1511 Walmarsoo 1516 Wallmarson Waldemarkson 17th century External links edit nbsp Media related to Djurgarden at Wikimedia Commons nbsp Djurgarden travel guide from Wikivoyage 59 19 30 N 18 07 00 E 59 32500 N 18 11667 E 59 32500 18 11667 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Djurgarden amp oldid 1191860486, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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