Vargaslätten, Private woodland garden in Simlångsdalen, Sweden.
Vargaslätten is a 13-hectare private woodland garden in Simlångsdalen with natural rock outcrops, waterfalls, and carefully designed spaces. The site features a rhododendron valley, beech groves, terraced sections, and a 20-meter (66 ft) pergola that connects different garden areas.
Architect Sigfrid Ericson founded this garden in 1917, blending plant specimens he collected during his travels with the natural Halland woodland landscape. The project grew from his desire to unite botanical discoveries with the existing ecosystem.
The space reflects Sigfrid Ericson's passion for collecting plants from around the world and incorporating them into the local woodland setting. His vision shaped how the garden integrates introduced species with the natural Halland landscape.
The garden requires advance booking for guided visits to explore the different zones properly. On-site facilities include a café, a museum space, and an independent plant nursery for those interested in taking home specimens.
The property contains three houses and a private bathing house with a dock, making it a lived-in cultural space rather than just a garden. It sits on an elevated plateau with views across surrounding lakes, creating a sense of separation from the outside world.
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