Gröna Lund
Corporate brand
UnclaimedA historic amusement park and summer concert venue on Stockholm’s Djurgården island.
Last updated August 21, 2026
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Overview
Gröna Lund is an amusement park on the seaward side of Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 1883 by the German-born entrepreneur Jacob Schultheis, it is generally described as Sweden’s oldest amusement park. The site had already been used for recreational and amusement purposes during the eighteenth century, but Schultheis established the modern park after renting the area to install carousels and other attractions. The name Gröna Lund, meaning “Green Grove,” became associated with the park and remains its central identity. The park occupies approximately 3.8 hectares. Its location in central Stockholm, beside the water and among Djurgården’s cultural and recreational destinations, gives it a distinctive urban character but also restricts physical expansion. Rather than competing primarily through extensive acreage, Gröna Lund combines a dense collection of rides with entertainment, seasonal events, food and beverage service, and a strong concert program. The park has more than 30 attractions, including roller coasters, family rides, children’s rides, thrill rides, a tunnel of love, and a funhouse. Its compact layout allows visitors to move between rides and performance areas within a relatively concentrated space. Live music is a major part of the brand. Gröna Lund operates three event venues and has hosted artists from Sweden and abroad. Historical performances associated with the park include ABBA in 1973 and Bob Marley in 1980; more recent examples include “Weird Al” Yankovic in 2015 and Dua Lipa and My Chemical Romance in 2022. Concert programming helps extend the park’s appeal beyond conventional amusement-park visits and makes it a recognizable summer entertainment destination in Stockholm. For most of its early history, Gröna Lund remained under the ownership of Schultheis’s descendants. That family connection lasted until 2001. Since 2006, the park has been owned by Parks & Resorts Scandinavia AB, a Scandinavian leisure group that also owns Kolmården Wildlife Park and Skara Sommarland. The change placed Gröna Lund within a broader portfolio of visitor attractions while preserving its separate consumer-facing brand and Stockholm location. The park’s modern history also includes a serious safety incident. On 25 June 2023, the Jetline roller coaster partially derailed, killing one person and injuring nine others. Gröna Lund closed temporarily after the accident. It reopened on 3 July without rides operating, and most attractions resumed operation on 5 July, while Jetline remained closed during the investigation. The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority announced its findings on 14 June 2024, identifying an improperly manufactured replacement control arm as the cause and stating that the ride would be removed. The incident became the most significant interruption in the park’s recent operating history and prompted continued attention to ride maintenance and safety controls.
History
The area now occupied by Gröna Lund had been used for amusement and recreation since at least the eighteenth century. The modern park began in 1883, when Jacob Schultheis, a German entrepreneur, rented the site and established a venue with carousels and other amusements. The name Gröna Lund, translated as “Green Grove,” became the park’s enduring identity. Its Djurgården location placed it within one of Stockholm’s principal leisure districts and gave it access to both local residents and visitors to the city. During the following decades, Gröna Lund developed as a dense urban amusement park rather than a large destination resort. The available land was limited, and its central waterfront setting constrained expansion. The park therefore built its appeal around a concentrated mix of rides, attractions, seasonal entertainment, and performances. Roller coasters and other thrill rides were combined with family attractions, children’s rides, a funhouse, and a tunnel of love. This variety allowed the park to serve multiple age groups while retaining a strong entertainment identity. Music became an important part of Gröna Lund’s public profile. The park’s performance spaces hosted Swedish and international acts, making the venue part of Stockholm’s summer concert circuit as well as an amusement destination. Notable performances cited in accounts of the park include ABBA in 1973, Bob Marley in 1980, “Weird Al” Yankovic in 2015, and Dua Lipa and My Chemical Romance in 2022. The concert program broadened the brand’s audience and gave the park a role in popular culture beyond its rides. Ownership remained connected to the Schultheis family for much of the park’s history. Descendants of the founder continued to own Gröna Lund until 2001. The park later became part of Parks & Resorts Scandinavia AB; the group has owned Gröna Lund since 2006 and also operates Kolmården Wildlife Park and Skara Sommarland. Under this ownership structure, Gröna Lund has continued to operate as a distinct Stockholm amusement-park brand within a wider Scandinavian leisure portfolio. A major event in the park’s recent history occurred on 25 June 2023, when the Jetline roller coaster partially derailed. One person died and nine people were injured. Gröna Lund closed temporarily, then reopened on 3 July without rides operating. On 5 July, attractions other than Jetline reopened. The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority announced its findings on 14 June 2024, concluding that an improperly manufactured replacement control arm was to blame and that Jetline would be removed. The episode affected the park’s operations and placed renewed emphasis on technical inspection, maintenance, and ride-safety governance.
- 2024
Investigation concludes Jetline will be removed
[1]The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority identified an improperly manufactured replacement control arm as the cause of the accident and announced that Jetline would be removed.
- 2023
Jetline accident
[1]Jetline partially derailed on 25 June, causing one death and nine injuries and leading to a temporary park closure.
- 2022
Dua Lipa and My Chemical Romance perform
[1]Dua Lipa and My Chemical Romance were among the high-profile acts appearing at Gröna Lund during the 2022 season.
- 2015
“Weird Al” Yankovic performs at the park
[1]The American comedy musician performed at Gröna Lund as part of the venue’s continuing concert program.
- 2006
Parks & Resorts Scandinavia takes ownership
[1]Gröna Lund became part of Parks & Resorts Scandinavia AB, which also owns Kolmården Wildlife Park and Skara Sommarland.
- 2001
Schultheis family ownership ends
[1]Ownership by descendants of founder Jacob Schultheis ended after more than a century of family association.
- 1980
Bob Marley performs at Gröna Lund
[1]Bob Marley performed at the park, one of the notable international concerts associated with its history.
- 1973
ABBA performs at the park
[1]ABBA appeared at Gröna Lund, contributing to the park’s long-standing identity as a concert venue.
- 1883
Modern Gröna Lund is established
[1]Jacob Schultheis rented the Djurgården site and created an amusement venue with carousels and other attractions, establishing the park that became Gröna Lund.
Products and positioning
A compact, centrally located Swedish amusement park combining rides, family entertainment, and a prominent summer concert program.
Thrill rides
Roller coasters
Gröna Lund’s roller-coaster offering is a central part of its attraction mix. The park has been associated with multiple coasters, including Jetline, and combines high-intensity rides with its compact waterfront setting. Jetline was closed after its 2023 accident and was scheduled for removal following the safety investigation.
Family entertainment
Family and children’s rides
The park offers attractions designed for families and younger visitors, complementing its thrill rides. These rides form part of Gröna Lund’s broad audience strategy and help position the park as a destination for mixed-age visits rather than solely for roller-coaster enthusiasts.
Live entertainment
Live concerts
Gröna Lund operates three event venues and presents a summer concert program featuring Swedish and international performers. The music business is one of the park’s most recognizable differentiators, connecting amusement-park attendance with Stockholm’s seasonal live-entertainment calendar.
Amusement attractions
Classic attractions
Alongside roller coasters and modern thrill rides, Gröna Lund features established amusement-park formats such as a tunnel of love and a funhouse. These attractions contribute to the park’s traditional character and provide lower-intensity experiences for visitors who are not seeking major rides.
Brand decisions
2026
Court fine following Jetline accidentOtherBackground
The Stockholm District Court addressed Gröna Lund’s responsibility in connection with the Jetline accident.
Action taken
The court sentenced Gröna Lund and imposed a fine of 5.2 million Swedish kronor.
Court-imposed fine. SEK 5,200,000 (2026)
2024
Removal of Jetline following safety investigationOtherBackground
The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority concluded that an improperly manufactured replacement control arm caused the Jetline accident.
Action taken
The ride was to be removed rather than returned to operation.
Aftermath
Jetline remained closed and the accident continued to shape the park’s safety and operational record.
2023
Temporary closure after the Jetline accidentOtherBackground
A fatality and multiple injuries occurred when Jetline partially derailed on 25 June 2023.
Action taken
Gröna Lund temporarily closed, reopened without operating rides on 3 July, and then restored most rides on 5 July while Jetline remained closed.
Aftermath
Jetline stayed out of service during the investigation and was later designated for removal.
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