Vita Bergen

Vita Bergen is an urban park in Södermalm with rolling hills and open green spaces throughout. Sofia Church stands at the highest point of the park and serves as a notable landmark visible from various spots within its boundaries.

The area was once a poor residential neighborhood for textile factory workers during the 1800s before being redesigned in the late 1880s. This transformation shifted it entirely from a working-class district to the recreational space it is today.

The park includes a 1954 open-air theatre and a restored 1907 music pavilion, which now stands as a recognized cultural monument in Stockholm.

The park offers walking paths, picnic areas, and slopes for sledding during winter months. Visitors should expect varying terrain throughout the grounds and wear appropriate footwear for the hillsides.

Beneath the park's surface lies Pionen, a former civil defense bunker facility that was later converted into a modern data center. This hidden underground space shows an innovative repurposing of Cold War-era infrastructure.

Location: Stockholm

Inception: 1914

GPS coordinates: 59.31111,18.08972

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:52