Logården, Royal garden at Stockholm Palace, Sweden
Schlossgarten is a formal garden located on the grounds of the Royal Palace in Stockholm, distinguished by symmetrical hedges, terraced levels, and geometrically arranged elm trees. The space features elongated water basins and marble decorative elements that exemplify royal garden design following European formal principles.
The garden was designed by architect Fredrik Magnus Piper during King Gustav III's reign, though construction was finished after the king's death in 1792. This delay meant the original plan evolved through changes made during the building phase.
The garden's name stems from its connection to the palace, reflecting the royal family's dedication to formal landscape design as an expression of power. Visitors notice how every hedge and tree placement reinforces a sense of order and control that was central to the monarchy's identity.
The garden is best explored on foot, with wide paths between the formal hedge rows that are easy to navigate. Plan to visit during warmer months when the plantings are fully developed, and note that guided palace tours typically include garden access.
The white marble urns displayed here were personally sourced from Italy by King Gustav III as part of a deliberate royal collecting strategy. Related antiquities are housed in the nearby Gustav III Museum of Antiquities, revealing the king's deeper interest in classical aesthetics.
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