Villa Mittag-Leffler

Villa Mittag-Leffler is a two-story residence with a tower in Djursholm, distinguished by detailed architectural features and expansive windows. The building contains spacious rooms designed to house a major mathematical collection of books and manuscripts.

Rudolf Arborelius built the house in 1890 as a private residence with mathematical work spaces. Ferdinand Boberg redesigned the exterior and upper floors in 1906 to better suit its new role as a research institute.

The villa houses one of the world's most important mathematical libraries and has served as a gathering place for mathematicians from many countries since its founding. Visitors can see the reading and working spaces where researchers collaborate and exchange ideas.

The site is best visited with prior arrangement, as it remains an active research center. Visitors should allow time to explore Auravägen 19 in Djursholm and the surrounding affluent residential neighborhood.

The lower library was designed by Carl Westman and preserves original manuscripts of mathematical works spanning several centuries. This collection stands out because it shows how mathematical knowledge was documented and maintained across long periods of time.

Location: Danderyd Municipality

Inception: 1890

Architects: Rudolf Arborelius

GPS coordinates: 59.39583,18.08583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01