Gröna Lund
Amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden
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Gröna Lund (Swedish: [ˈɡrø̂ːna ˈlɵnːd, ɡrøːnaˈlɵnːd], lit. 'Green Grove'), or colloquially Grönan (Swedish: [ˈɡrø̂ːnan]), is an amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. Located on the seaward side of Djurgården, it is 3.8 ha (9.4 acres)[3] in size, relatively small compared to other amusement parks, mainly because of its central location, which limits expansion.[citation needed] The park has over 30 attractions and is a popular venue for concerts in the summer with its three event venues. It was founded in 1883 by Jacob Schultheis.[1]
 Gröna Lund in 2022 | |
 Interactive map of Gröna Lund | |
| Location | Djurgården, Stockholm, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 59°19′24″N 18°05′48″E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | August 3, 1883[1] |
| Owner | Parks & Resorts Scandinavia AB |
| Operated by | Gröna Lunds Tivoli AB |
| Attendance | 1,676,000 (2019)[2] |
| Area | 3.8 ha (9.4 acres) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 30 |
| Roller coasters | 7 |
| Website | www |
History
Gröna Lund was established in 1883, making it Sweden's oldest amusement park. However, the area has been used for amusement purposes since the early 18th century. In 1883, a German man by the name of Jacob Schultheis rented the area to erect "carousels and other amusements". Until 2001, descendants of Schultheis owned Gröna Lund. Since 2006, the park has been owned by Parks & Resorts Scandinavia AB, which also owns Kolmården Wildlife Park and Skara Sommarland.
Gröna Lund features several attractions, including a tunnel of love, a funhouse, and seven roller coasters. It is also known for the various concerts held on the park grounds. It has notably hosted ABBA in 1973,[citation needed] Bob Marley in 1980,[4] "Weird Al" Yankovic in 2015,[citation needed] and Dua Lipa[citation needed] and My Chemical Romance in 2022.[citation needed]
Incident
On 25 June 2023, one person was killed and nine others were injured after Jetline partially derailed. The park was temporarily closed after the incident. On 3 July 2023 the park reopened without any rides operating. On 5 July 2023, all rides except Jetline reopened. Jetline remained closed as it underwent an investigation by the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority, which concluded on 14 June 2024, when it was announced that an improperly manufactured replacement control arm was to blame for the accident, and that Jetline would be removed.[5][6] On 28 January 2026, Gröna Lund was sentenced by the Stockholm District Court and fined kr 5,200,000.[7][8]
Rides
Rides under construction
| Name | Type | Expected opening year | Manufacturer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vildare Musen | Steel roller coaster | 2027 | Gerstlauer | Reaches a speed of 55 km/h (34 mph) on a 430 metres (1,410 ft) track with a height of 21 metres (69 ft). Known as "Vilda Musen" from its original 2003 opening to 2025. Was heavily intertwined with Jetline and had to be temporarily dismantled in order to allow for the latter's removal. |
| Fenix | Steel roller coaster | 2027 | Gerstlauer |
Roller coasters
| Name | Type | Opening year | Manufacturer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyckelpigan | Steel | 1976 | Zierer | Reaches a speed of 28 km/h (17 mph) on a 60 metres (200 ft) track with a height of 3 metres (9.8 ft). |
| Vildare Musen | Steel | 2003 | Gerstlauer | Reaches a speed of 55 km/h (34 mph) on a 430 metres (1,410 ft) track with a height of 21 metres (69 ft). Known as "Vilda Musen" from 2003 to 2025. Dismantled in 2025 to make way for the removal of Jetline, and expected to reopen in 2027. |
| Kvasten | Steel, inverted | 2007 | Vekoma | Reaches a speed of 55 km/h (34 mph) on a 400 metres (1,300 ft) track with a height of 20 metres (66 ft). |
| Insane | Steel, fourth-dimension, wing (ZacSpin) | 2009 | Intamin | Reaches a speed of 60 km/h on a 250 metres (820 ft) track with a height of 35 metres (115 ft). |
| Tuff-Tuff Tåget | Steel (wild mouse) | 2010 | Zamperla | Reaches a speed of 8 km/h (5.0 mph) on an 80 metres (260 ft) track with a height of 3 metres (9.8 ft). |
| Twister | Wooden (hybrid) | 2011 | The Gravity Group | Reaches a speed of 61 km/h (38 mph) on a 480 metres (1,570 ft) track with a height of 15 metres (49 ft). |
| Monster | Steel, inverted | 2021 | Bolliger & Mabillard | Reaches a speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) on a 700 metres (2,300 ft) track with a height of 34 metres (112 ft). Contains four inversions. |
Flat rides
| Name | Type | Opening year | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Train | Dark ride | 1935 | Magnus Sörman, Gosetto |
| Kärlekstunneln | Old Mill | Unknown | Unknown |
| Barnradiobilarna | Bumper cars | 1968 | Reverchon Industries |
| Flying Carpet | Ali Baba | 1983 | Zierer |
| Pop Expressen | Breakdance | 1996 | HUSS Park Attractions |
| Chain Flyer | Wave swinger | 1997 | Zierer |
| Fritt Fall Tilt | Drop tower | 1998 | Intamin |
| Extreme | Top Scan | 1999 | Mondial |
| Octopus | Spinning ride | 2000 | Anton Schwarzkopf |
| Katapulten | Launch tower | 2001 | S&S Worldwide |
| Lantern | Spinning tower ride | 2008 | Zierer |
| Eclipse | Swing ride | 2013 | Funtime |
| House of Nightmares | Dark ride | 2015 | Sally Corporation |
| Ikaros | Drop tower | 2017 | Intamin |
Kiddie rides
| Name | Type | Opening year | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circus Carousel | Merry-go-round | 1883 | Unknown |
| Fun House | Funhouse | 1883 | Partially built in-house, renovations by Zierer |
| Tunnel of Love | Tunnel of love | 1917 | Built in-house |
| Mirror House | Mirror maze | 1935 | Unknown |
| Flying Elephants | Spinning ride | 1983 | Zamperla |
| Little Paris Wheel | Miniature Ferris wheel | 1993 | Zamperla |
| Mini Bumper Cars | Miniature bumper cars | 2003 | Bertazzon |
| Pettson and Findus World | Walkthrough play area | 2003 | Built in-house |
| Kuling | Rockin' Tug | 2005 | Zamperla |
| Tea Cups | Teacups | 2008 | Mack Rides |
| Veteran Cars | Car ride | Unknown | Unknown |
Former rides
| Name | Type | Years operated | Manufacturer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergbana | Wooden roller coaster, side friction | 1931–1965 | Unknown | Originally operated in 1930 at the Stockholm Exhibition as "Berg och dalbanan" |
| Bobsleighbanan | Wooden roller coaster, side friction | 1934 | Unknown | Portable coaster that only stayed at the park for one season |
| Radar | Steel roller coaster | 1965–1981 | Schwarzkopf | Relocated to Ölands Djur & Nöjespark as Jumbo Jet, where it operated from 1981 to 2008 |
| Blauer Enzian | Steel kiddie coaster | 1980–1982 | Mack Rides | |
| Jet Star II | Steel Jet Star roller coaster | 1982–1983 | Schwarzkopf | |
| Jetline | Steel roller coaster | 1988–2023 | Zierer, Schwarzkopf | Known as "Berg- och Dalbanan" from 2002 to 2003. Removed after an incident which resulted in a death and several injuries. |
| Thriller | Steel roller coaster | 1996 | Schwarzkopf | Has since been relocated to Six Flags AstroWorld, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, and Isla San Marcos Parque Temático, where it operated until 2014 before closing for good |
| Snake | Pendulum ride | 2019–2020 | Funtime | Moved to Skara Sommarland |
Gallery
The park's main entrance in 2010
Handmade carousel pigs from the 19th century
Jerry Williams performing in 2004
The Boppers performing in 2004
Birgit Nilsson backstage in the 1960s
Jimi Hendrix performing in 1967
Night view in 2015
Jason Mraz performing in 2008
First Aid Kit performing in 2017
