OPEN DAILY 10-16. FREE ENTRANCE. WELCOME!
WELCOME TO SOFIERO
With its fascinating history and wonderful location by the strait of Öresund, Sofiero Palace and Gardens is a must for a visit. Royal gardening heritage mixes happily with innovative garden design and eco-friendly solutions. Sofiero has something for everyone. In addition to the beautiful park and gardens, there are interesting exhibitions, a well-stocked gift shop, the Sofiero Flower & Garden Shop and an acclaimed restaurant.
Sofia’s bridge is this year’s newcomer, boldly spanning the north gully. From here, visitors can admire parts of Europe’s largest collection of rhododendrons, which bloom in all their glory in early summer. But the park and gardens are worth visiting at any time of the year. There’s always something new to discover at Sofiero!
THE HISTORY
Every year, thousands of visitors come to Sofiero to enjoy the flowering beauty, the royal tradition and the wonderful view towards the Sound. But how did it all start?
In 1864, Prince Oscar and his wife Sophie purchased the Skabelycke estate, just north of Helsingborg, so they could build their summer palace, ‘Sophie-Ro.’ The palace existed already but had a different appearance than today; among other things it had only one floor. Ten years later, when Oscar became king the palace underwent significant renovations to appear as it does today.
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FAQ
Can you buy food in the park?
You can easily find something to eat when visiting Sofiero. In the Palace you find both Sofiero Palace restaurant and the Glass veranda café. Here you can enjoy dinner, a cup of coffee or lunch - all together with a stunning view over the Sound.
May I barbeque in the park?
No, it is not allowed to barbeque in the park.
May I bring a picnic basket?
You are very welcome to bring your own picnic to Sofiero. Please note that beverages are not to be contained in glass bottles, in order to avoid glass breakage that might injure other visitors. You may not bring your own grill since it is not allowed to barbeque in the park. Please note that special rules applies during concerts. Visit the concert page for more information.
Is it ok to bring my own chair to a concert?
Generally it is not allowed to bring any kinds of chairs to the concerts. On some concerts there might be exceptions. Please view the information for the concert you plan to visit.
May I bring my dog?
Your dog is welcome to the park as long as it's on leash.
When does the rhododendron bloom?
Sofiero is located in the south of Sweden, and the rhododendron bloom here from approximately the middle of May to the middle of June.
