Vanadislunden is a beautiful park located in Stockholm, Sweden. It’s situated in the Vasastaden district next to Sveavägen, and known for its lush greenery and serene atmosphere covering 9 hectars.

The park offers various recreational activities such as walking paths, green spaces for picnics, and playgrounds for children. Vanadislunden is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to relax, unwind, and enjoy nature in the heart of the city.

The park is very hilly. Brunkebergsåsen (an esker or cobblestone ridge from the last ice age) runs through the park, and the highest point reaches 43 meters above sea level.

The park began to be landscaped in the 19th century and derives its name from Vanadis, an alternate appellation for the Norse Goddess Freyja. Around 2,000 trees and bushes were planted in 1893, and the park was largely completed by 1903.

Points of interest near Vanadislunden

Vanadislunden primarily offers natural beauty and recreational spaces rather than specific buildings or attractions. However, there are a few notable features within or nearby the park that visitors might find interesting:

The water reservoir
In Vanadislunden there is a significant water reservoir, Vanadislundens vattenreservoar, with a volume of 8,100 m³, constructed between 1913 and 1918. It has a castle-like design and was designed by Gustaf Améen. As early as 1879, a water reservoir was erected here before the current one was built. The large concrete basin from 1914 stands on pillars inside the older reservoir.

Cedersdals malmgård
In the northwest part lies Cedersdals malmgÃ¥rd (Cedersdal’s Manor) from the 18th century with a tobacco barn, the only one preserved in Stockholm’s city center.

Stefanskyrkan/St. Stephen’s Church
The current church building was preceded by a small wooden chapel located at the corner of Frejgatan and Tulegatan, erected in 1899. The building was named St. Stephen’s Chapel and initially provided spiritual care for the poor residents of the area known as ‘Sibirien’ (Siberia). In 1901, the construction of a permanent church began not far from the original chapel, and the church was completed in 1904. The church features a disciplined light facade in sandstone from Närke. The southern gable hosts a stone crucifix by Carl Eldh.

The former chapel, St. Stephen’s Chapel or St. Stephen’s Church, was dismantled and relocated in the same year, 1904, to Aspudden in southern Stockholm, where it was renamed St. Sigfrid’s Church.

Sculptures
In 1955, Anders Jönsson‘s sculpture ‘Girl in the Evening Sun’ was erected on a hill in the northwestern part of the park.

Outdoor Swimming
Vanadisbadet is a public swimming pool located in Vanadislunden park in Stockholm, Sweden, offering outdoor swimming facilities.

Playgrounds
Vanadislunden has two municipal playgrounds.