Alaska, Stone garden in Nord Långö, Sweden.
Alaska is a stone park on a hilly island off Sweden's west coast, featuring multiple levels, pavilions, towers, bridges, and walls built with local stone and cement. The structures follow the natural landscape and create pathways and viewing points throughout the garden.
The park was created in the 1930s by a woman who returned after a 30-year journey in America, where she had worked as a gold digger in Alaska. Her experiences from the New World shaped the design of the entire site.
The garden displays Eastern design principles that the founder encountered while living in California, blended with Nordic building traditions. This combination gives the place its distinctive character and personal vision.
The site is only reachable by boat from Strömstad's northern harbor during summer months and requires advance booking. Walking through the park involves climbing up and down the hilly terrain, so wear sturdy shoes and allow plenty of time to explore.
Two original structures from the founding era still stand: a structure called the Temple of Winds and a recreation of the Golden Gate, showing landmarks the founder saw during her time in America. These buildings are quiet reminders of her adventurous past.
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