Ånghästparken, Urban park in Södermalm district, Stockholm, Sweden.
Ånghästparken is an urban park in the Södermalm district that runs from Ringvägen to Rosenlundsgatan. The space offers walking paths, cycling routes, and open green areas bordered by residential buildings.
The site was once part of a railway line that connected Liljeholmen and Sodra stations from the 1860s until 1929. After the railway closed, the space was gradually transformed into a park for the surrounding neighborhood.
A bronze relief on the granite wall shows the English-made steam locomotive that once ran between Stockholm and Saltskog. The artwork reminds visitors of the transportation history that still echoes in this city space.
The park features wide walking paths and seating areas for visitors, with good connections to public transportation and nearby residential neighborhoods. It is best visited on foot or by bicycle, as it is flat and easy to navigate.
The stone retaining wall along Maria Bangata dates back to the railway era and still shows clear traces of its original purpose. This preserved structure creates an interesting connection between the park's modern layout and the site's industrial past.
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