Sofiero Palace
Sofieros slott
A Swedish royal summer residence whose English-style gardens by the strait are famous for hundreds of rhododendron varieties. It was once named Europe's most beautiful park.
Sofiero Palace was built in the 1860s as the Swedish royal family's summer residence. King Gustaf VI Adolf cultivated more than ten thousand rhododendrons here. After his death in 1973, the palace was donated to the city of Helsingborg. The gardens cover about 15 hectares and stretch down the slope to the Øresund strait. The best time to visit is late May to early June, when the rhododendrons and azaleas are in full bloom. In 2010 it was named Europe's most beautiful park. Inside the palace you can visit the royal living rooms and exhibitions. The grounds have a café and restaurant, and concerts are often held here in summer. It is open about April to September, and admission costs about 150–200 Swedish kronor. Take bus 8 from the city center for about 15 minutes, or ride along the coast.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Sep, 10:00–18:00 (only parts of the gardens open in winter)
Nearby sights
- Pålsjö Forest
- Pålsjöbaden
- North Harbour
- Dunkers Kulturhus
- Helsingborg City Hall
- Stortorget & Terrace Stairs
- Kärnan
- Tropikariet