Bellmanshuset

Bellmanshuset is a red timber building with two main floors and an attic level in Djurgårdsstaden, featuring a glazed street-facing balcony and a gabled roof with dormer windows. The structure displays traditional northern European wooden building techniques with carefully crafted wooden joints and period details throughout.

The wooden beams used in construction date to the period between 1754 and 1755, making this building one of the few surviving examples from the mid-eighteenth century. Government ownership began in 1991, marking a significant transition in how the structure was managed and maintained.

The building takes its name from Swedish poet Carl Michael Bellman, who wrote about the nearby tavern that once stood here. Walking past, you can see the painted decorative patterns on the wooden surfaces, which reflect the artistic traditions of its era.

The building sits near Gröna Lund and can be viewed from the outside to appreciate its wooden details and painted surfaces. It is easiest to reach on foot while exploring the broader Djurgårdsstaden area.

The building received the Europa Nostra Award in 2004 for careful restoration of its painted decorative details and wooden elements. This recognition marked an important moment for preserving timber structures from this era in northern Europe.