Gripsholms hjorthage | |
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Location within Södermanland County | |
Location | Sweden |
Nearest city | Mariefred |
Coordinates | 59°15′12″N 17°12′16″E / 59.25333°N 17.20444°E |
Area | 48.6 ha (120 acres)[1] |
Established | 2001 |
Gripsholms hjorthage is a deer park and nature reserve close to Gripsholm Castle in Södermanland County, Sweden. The deer pasture is dominated by many old oak trees. The area has been used for grazing for a long time, and as a deer park since the end of the 19th century. It was declared a nature reserve in 2001 after the discovery of the red-listed hermit beetle in the area. It is also popular as a recreational area.