FAQ

Who runs the park?
The park is run by Rottneros Park Trädgård AB, which is owned by the local county council.

Who created the park and why?
Rottneros Park was laid out by Svante Påhlson between 1932 and 1959. He ran the park and lived in the mansion in the park grounds.
Svante Påhlson explains why the park was created:
“The park and the sculptures, along with the architecture, were designed to reinforce the romantic glow that shines over Ekeby, as the park known as in Selma Lagerlöf’s book “ The Saga of Gösta Berling”, and allow them to melt into the surrounding countryside…..”

Is the mansion open to the public?
No, it’s not. The mansion is privately owned and is the home of Toste Påhlson Möller, who is a grandchild of Svante Påhlson, who created the park.

How many people work in the park?
There is one person who is employed to work all year round. There are 18 seasonally employed people: 8 in the garden and a 10 in the Reception area and café.

When do the rhododendron bloom?
They usually come into flower at the begining of June.

Where can we eat our picnic?
We recommend by the lake or in the play park.
You are not allowed to sit at the cafés tables to eat your own food.

Is swimming in the lake allowed?
Yes, be our guests.

Is Rottneros Park suitable for the disabled?
Yes. The park has been adapted so that everyone can enjoy a visit here.
Wheelchairs are available on request.

Are there pushchairs available?
No, but we rent out small pull-along carts that young children can sit in.

Are dogs allowed in the park?
Yes, they are. You must, however, keep them on a lead and pick up any excrement (plastic bags are available free of charge at Reception).

Can we have a barbeque in the park?
Yes, at the bathing area. It is by Lake Fryken, behind the mansion.

Are there places to eat in the park?
Yes, there are. Our cosy café, which is right by the entrance, has light lunches, ice cream, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and, of course, homemade cakes on offer. You can either eat inside the café or outside in a park environment reminiscent of an herb garden.
There is a hot dog stand at Nils Holgersson’s adventure playground.

Is there a shop in the park that sells souvenirs, etc?
Yes. Our lovely mansion shop has a wide range of products on offer.

Do you get a discount if you come late in the day?
No, you don’t. Full price applies regardless of the time of entry.

Are you allowed to be in the park after closing time?
Yes, provided that you have paid the entrance fee.
The rides in the playground close at 15.00 hrs (low season) and 15.30 hrs (high season).
You have access to everything else in the playground, of course.

Is there anywhere to bathe at Rottneros Park
Yes, there is a lovely bathing area down by the lake. Cross over the railway line behind the mansion and go down to the water.

Does the park still have the figures Little Anna and the Long, Tall Uncle?
No, they were removed some years ago. The playground has, on the other hand, many other, fun attractions for children.

Where do we go to see the animals?
Unfortunately there are no animals at Rottneros Park any more.

When the park at its most beautiful?
May: rhododendron & azalea (= the orange flower). If spring comes early, they have almost done flowering by June.
June: see above + annuals
July: roses & annuals
August: annuals & perennials
Sept: perennials