The park was commissioned by Henning Throne-Holst, the CEO of the Marabou chocolate factory, in the 1930s.
The landscape architecture was designed by Sven Hermelin and Inger Wedborn to foster employee well-being.
The museum building was renovated by the architecture firm AIX Arkitekter to repurpose the factory's functionalist-style canteen.
The site contains over 15 significant sculptures, many of which were acquired during the factory's peak operation.
The park is recognized as an important example of Swedish functionalist garden design.
Marabouparken is a contemporary art museum situated within a historic landscape park in Sundbyberg, Sweden. The site was originally created as a private recreational area for the employees of the adjacent Marabou chocolate factory. The park features a collection of permanent outdoor sculptures by artists such as Eric Grate and Ivar Johnsson. The exhibition hall occupies the former factory canteen, which retains architectural elements from the mid-20th century. The museum hosts rotating exhibitions featuring international and Swedish contemporary artists. The surrounding grounds include a formal rose garden, a pond, and expansive lawns designed with a focus on historical preservation. It serves as both a cultural institution and a public green space managed in collaboration with the municipality. The park has received awards for its restoration and integration of art and nature.
The elevated path overlooking the pond with the museum building in the background.
Walk the entire sculpture trail before heading into the exhibition hall.
Visit the dedicated rose garden area, which is at its peak bloom during mid-summer.
Bring a picnic, as the park is designed for outdoor lounging on the lawns.
Do not climb on the outdoor sculptures or enter the flower beds.
Closed on Mondays.
