Gripsholms hjorthage
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Fallow deers
General Information
Opened: 1860s (developed as a park; deer enclosure established around 1890)
Location: Mariefred, Sweden
Type: Deer park / nature reserve
Gripsholms hjorthage, also known as Gripsholm Deer Field, is a historic deer park situated near Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred, beside Lake Mälaren. The area has served as pastureland belonging to Gripsholm Royal Farm since the 17th century. In the 1860s, King Karl XV developed the area into a combination of a walking park and animal park, and around 1890 it was enclosed to accommodate fallow deer transferred from the former royal hunting grounds in Stockholm. Today, approximately 100 fallow deer roam freely within the enclosed pasture, which is also a protected nature reserve. The landscape features ancient oaks, lime trees, open meadows and historic remains, providing habitats for numerous plants, fungi and invertebrates. Visitors can walk along the paths through the park and observe the deer in their naturalistic surroundings while enjoying views of the nearby castle.
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