Jarlaplan

Jarlaplan is a public park in Vasastan, Stockholm, situated along Birger Jarlsgatan with planted green areas designed to capture and hold rainwater. The layout includes basins and pathways that function as water storage during heavy rainfall while serving everyday park functions.

The area was known in the late 19th century as Träskängen and retained traces of the Stora Träsket lake, which had been filled with urban waste. The modern park developed through the transformation of this formerly neglected land.

The space houses the sculpture 'Drottningen och hennes skepp' by Björn Erling Evensen, which was moved here from Stureplan in 2018. This artwork serves as a focal point that shapes how visitors and local residents experience the place.

You will find well-maintained pathways that remain passable in wet weather and several areas for sitting and lingering. The park is open year-round and offers both shaded spots beneath trees and open areas to rest.

The park transforms into a water retention basin during heavy rainfall, protecting surrounding neighborhoods from flooding while continuing to serve as a recreational space. This dual purpose - everyday leisure and storm protection - shapes every design detail though it is not immediately obvious.

GPS coordinates: 59.34417,18.06257

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00