Hagaparkens pelouse, English landscape park in Solna, Sweden
Hagaparkens pelouse is a broad open lawn in the English landscape style with gentle slopes and wide sight lines across the grounds. Paths circle the edges, passing mature trees and vegetation that frame and define the space.
The park was designed by architect Fredrik Magnus Piper in the late 1700s and completed in 1787 under King Gustav III. The grounds reflect the shift toward the more natural English garden style that became fashionable in Sweden during that era.
The name derives from the Swedish word 'Haga', meaning enclosure, reflecting the site's original purpose as a defined space. Visitors can observe how the broad lawn becomes a gathering point where people naturally congregate to spend time outdoors.
Visitors will find plenty of room for walking, picnicking, and relaxing on the broad lawn. The location remains accessible throughout the year and works well for casual outdoor activities regardless of the season.
In the early 1900s, sheep grazed on the lawn as a practical way to keep the grass trimmed without manual labor. Decades later the grounds became a venue for children's outings where refreshments were distributed during their visits.
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