Prinsessehaven

Prinsessehaven is located at Nørresand in Gudhjem and was established in 1904 by the builder Stephan Nyeland. He was granted use of the area by the local commissions on the condition that he planted and fenced it, and after his death the garden was to be transferred free of charge to the harbour and hillside commission.

The garden was laid out as an ornamental garden with selected and distinctive plants, and Nyeland drew inspiration from planting traditions in Visby on the island of Gotland. In the early years the garden was kept locked, but it was opened to the public on Sundays and public holidays as long as the plants could be protected.

Today, Prinsessehaven serves as a small historical green space close to the rocky coastline. It sits right by Nørresand and near paths that follow the coast or lead up into the hilly terrain around Gudhjem, making it a pleasant stop on a walk through the area.

Prinsessehaven is located at Nørresand in Gudhjem and was established in 1904 by the builder Stephan Nyeland. He was granted use of the area by the local commissions on the condition that he planted and fenced it, and after his death the garden was to be transferred free of charge to the harbour and hillside commission.

The garden was laid out as an ornamental garden with selected and distinctive plants, and Nyeland drew inspiration from planting traditions in Visby on the island of Gotland. In the early years the garden was kept locked, but it was opened to the public on Sundays and public holidays as long as the plants could be protected.

Today, Prinsessehaven serves as a small historical green space close to the rocky coastline. It sits right by Nørresand and near paths that follow the coast or lead up into the hilly terrain around Gudhjem, making it a pleasant stop on a walk through the area.