The deer park has been grazing land belonging to Gripsholm Royal Manor since the 17th century.
In the 1860s, King Charles XV established the deer park as a combined walking park and animal park.
Around 1890, it became a deer enclosure.
Today, the entire reserve is used as grazing land for about 100 fallow deer. The area is a popular walking area both for local residents and the large number of visitors to Gripsholm Castle.
Hjorthagen has since the 1600s been land grazed and owned by Gripsholm Royal Demesne.
In the 1860s, King Karl XV arranged the deer park as a combined walking park and animal park.
Around 1890, it became a deer enclosure.
Today, the entire reserve is used as grazing land for about 100 fallow deer. The area is a popular recreational area for both locals and the large number of visitors to Gripsholm Castle.
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