Sofiero palace & gardens
A palace and gardens just north of Helsingborg – a riot of colourful flowers, and renowned as one of Europe's largest collections of rhododendrons.
It started with a royal passion. Today, every May and June sees more than 10,000 plants – with 500 different varieties of rhododendron – bursting into bloom.
Sofiero Palace was King Gustav VI Adolf's summer residence throughout his adult life. Several members of the royal family shared a keen interest in flowers, resulting in the palace garden becoming a unique showcase for roses, lilies, primulas and, above all, rhododendrons.
Gustav VI Adolf bequeathed Sofiero to Helsingborg Municipality in his will, and since the 1970s the town's master gardeners have tended his legacy of flowers and plants so skilfully that hundreds of thousands of visitor now come each year to enjoy the gardens.
But they are also drawn by fascinating exhibitions, concerts and other events which are held from early spring until Christmas time. One such highlight is the traditional Grand Garden Festival, held each August.
The Flower & Garden Shop has everything for the green-fingered visitor, and the Sofiero Palace Restaurant is one of the top rated places to eat in the whole of Sweden.
Visit the home page of Sofiero:
www.sofiero.helsingborg.se | |
Sofiero Palace was King Gustav VI Adolf's summer residence throughout his adult life.
Every May and June sees more than 10,000 plants – with 500 different varieties of rhododendron – bursting into bloom.
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