Grona Lund Amusement Park, Stockholm, Sweden Poster

"Grona Lund Amusement Park, Stockholm, Sweden" by Catherine Sherman. A vibrant amusement park unfolds beside a body of water, with a roller coaster and rides punctuating the skyline. A boat is in the foreground, cruising on the water, while the amusement pier bustles with visitors under a clear blue sky. Activities at the vibrant Gröna Lund (Green Grove) amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden, unfold on the seaward side of Djurgården Island. A roller coaster and drop towers punctuate the skyline. A ferry is in the foreground, transporting people from the island, while the amusement park pier bustles with visitors under a clear blue sky. Colloquially known as Grönan, The 9.4 acres (3.8 ha) amusement park has more than 30 attractions, including a Ferris wheel and a merry-go-round, and is a popular venue for concerts in the summer. It was founded in 1883 by James Schultheiss. It is Sweden's oldest amusement park. However the area has been used for similar purposes since the early 18th century.