Sofiero Garden In Helsingborg Best In Show
This year we celebrate Sofiero Garden and Park in Helsingborg, winning Europe’s best park 2010 with exciting exhibitions and the garden more beautiful then ever. In the end of May we enjoy the Rhododendron days.
Sofiero has the ideal conditions for rhododendrons. The gullies, to the north and south of the Palace, are sheltered and have a good combination of light and shade. The Crown Prince and Princess, Margareta and Gustaf Adolf, started to plan, sketch and start the work on the grounds around the palace. Gustaf VI Adolf, former king of Sweden loved his summer residence and spent considerable time and effort on cultivating his interest for rhododendrons.On the old king’s death in 1973, there were about 5,000 plants and almost 500 different types of rhododendron in the park. This number has now grown to over 10,000 plants.
The season – with the palace and other buildings being open for visitors – starts in April and ends in September. It also included a visit in the Dream Garden Itinerary.
Highlights in the program 2010:
29-30 May – Rhododendron days
Ten thousand rhododendrons in all their glory, with the park and gullies exploding in a frenzy of colour! Take the chance to find out more about these fantastic shrubs from leading experts.
19 June – Wedding picnic
Watch the Royal Wedding at Sofiero! The wedding is broadcast on big screens in front of the Palace. Bring along a picnic basket and watch Crown Princess Victoria saying “I do” to her Daniel.
27-29 August – The Garden Festival
The gardening event of the year, for gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Come and get the latest gardening ideas, the best inspiration, and tips from the experts. The Garden Festival means three days full of everything related to the green life!
6-7 November Festival of Light
A beautiful, peaceful experience. The gullies light up magically in the winter evening. The Palace, outside and in, is decked with light.
The season will end with a magic Christmas market!