The Waldemarsudde was originally the home of Prince Eugen but has now developed into one of the most-frequented art museums in the whole of Sweden. The estate comprises several buildings, namely the main building “The Mansion”, the original “Old house” manor building, and a disused linseed oil mill. There is also a cottage known as Ektorpet, which houses a cafe where one can get refreshments. The Prince’s Kitchen located in The Mansion is another option, offering hot meals, beverages and delicious pastries. These are all sitting on lovely parkland with diverse greenery, which is bordered on three sides by water and includes a variety of outdoor features such as rock formations and sandy areas. The garden is dotted with a multitude of statues including the exalted Auguste Rodin’s “The Thinker” and Per Hasselbergs “Water Lily”.

The permanent and temporary exhibitions contained in the upper floors of the Mansion and Gallery mainly feature paintings, sculptures, drawings, graphics and medallion art handicrafts and design. The art pieces originate from Prince Eugen’s private art collection, who was known as an avid art collector for 60 years, eventually accumulating one of the largest known art collections in Sweden. The collection is a clear testament to the Prince’s personal tastes, with landscape and oil paintings dominating. The art of the other Nordic countries is also represented in the collection. Examples include works by Norway’s Edvard Munch and Henrik Sörensen and Denmark’s Viggo Johansen. From non-Nordic countries come pieces by Pablo Picasso, André Derain and Robert Delaunay. The ground floor of The Mansion are preserved, frozen in time as the common areas of the Prince’s home, allowing us to imagine the original home before it became a public museum.