Grona Lund

Grona Lund an amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. It is on the seaward side of Djurgarden Island. It is relatively small compared to other amusement parks, mainly because of its central location, which limits expansion. The 3.8 ha 9.4 acres amusement park has over 30 attractions and is a popular venue for concerts in the summer. It was founded in 1883 by James Schultheiss. Gröna Lund's roots are in the 1880s, making it Sweden's oldest amusement park. However the area has been used for similar purposes since the early 18th century. In 1883, a German by the name of Jacob Schultheiss rented the area to erect "carousels and other amusements". Until 2001, descendants of Schultheiss ran Gröna Lund.

Before the amusement park came into being, Gröna Lund was the name of a small park. The park's location is unique in the sense that most of the buildings are old residential and commercial structures from the 19th century. The buildings were not built for the park; instead, the park was built around the buildings. The park has three different entertainment venues: Dansbanan Lilla Scenen, Gröna Lundsteatern and Stora Scenen.