Imagine stepping back in time right here at Edsbergsparken. The air is filled with stories of nobles and lavish estates. Edsbergsparken is more than just a park. It’s a window into Sweden’s rich past.
This land once belonged to Edsbergs gård. The original wooden house was built around 1630 by Henrik Olofsson. He chose this spot for its stunning views of Edsviken. Soon after, Count Gabriel Bengtsson Oxenstierna acquired the property. In 1647, it officially became a manor.
Royal visits graced Edsberg. Queen Christina came in 1645. King Charles XI and Queen Dowager Hedvig Eleonora visited in 1670. These visits cemented Edsberg’s importance.
The Rudbeck family then took ownership. Thure Gustaf Rudbeck replaced the old wooden structure in 1760. He commissioned a stone building that still stands today. Carl Wijnbladh likely designed the manor in a simplified French Rococo style. It featured two floors and a plastered facade.
Malla Silfverstolpe, Thure Gustaf Rudbeck’s granddaughter, spent her childhood here. Her diary offers vivid accounts of life at Edsberg. She captured the essence of the estate during her time.
For nearly 200 years, the Rudbeck family owned Edsberg. In 1959, Sollentuna Municipality took over. The manor underwent extensive renovations in the 1990s and 2006. Today, parts of Edsberg are open to the public.
Edsberg has a strong connection to music. Sveriges Radios Musikskola was once housed here. Today, it is home to Edsbergs Musikinstitut. It is the chamber music division of the Royal College of Music. Students hone their skills in piano, violin, viola, and cello.
Edsvik Konsthall also calls the grounds home. It is an art gallery adding to the cultural richness of the area.
The park has transformed over the years. Around 1760, a plan was created for the entire area. The main building was the focal point. Avenues extended in various directions. Initially, the park was designed as a French baroque garden. Over time, it evolved into an English park. Today, Edsbergsparken blends different park styles.
Don’t miss the monument in the northwest corner of the park. Malla Silfverstolpe initiated its creation in 1809. It commemorates Magdalena Mentzer and Ture Axel Rudbeck. The inscription speaks of love and loss.
Take a moment to appreciate the fountain on the slope towards Edsviken. It was moved here in the early 1970s. Two Riksäpplet, once adorning the Riksdagshuset in Stockholm, frame the waterfront.
Edsbergsparken offers more than just historical buildings and monuments. There’s also Edsviks köksträdgård. Next to the west wing, a small part of the kitchen garden has been recreated. The focus is on cultivating old varieties with traditional ecological methods.
From the viewpoint, you can admire Edsviken. The outdoor gym here is Sollentuna’s most scenic.
As you wander through Edsbergsparken, remember its journey. From a humble estate to a cultural hub. From royal visits to musical legacies. Edsbergsparken connects us to the past.