Karlbergs Slottspark, Park in Kungsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden
Karlbergs Slottspark is a public park surrounding Karlberg Palace in the Kungsholmen area of Stockholm, set along the shore of a small lake called Karlbergssjön. Paths run through groups of trees and open grassy areas, with the historic palace building forming the backdrop of the grounds.
The palace was built in the 1630s by Carl Carlsson Gyllenhielm, a relative of King Gustav II Adolf, and later expanded by Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie. In 1688, King Karl XI bought the property for the Crown, and his son Karl XII grew up living there.
The park contains several historic structures that visitors can discover on a walk, including a temple from 1790 built to honor Gustav III, a stone monument to Karl XII's dog Pompe, and a runestone with old carved inscriptions. These objects give a walk through the park a distinct character and connect the visitor directly to the site's long past.
The park is open every day from early morning to late evening and is free to enter, while the palace building itself is not open to visitors. The nearest public transport stops are Stadshagen and S:t Eriksplan, both within easy walking distance.
Karlberg Palace has been used as a military school without interruption since 1792, making it the oldest military school in the world still operating in its original buildings. Some of the later additions to the complex were built using bricks salvaged from an unfinished royal palace.
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