Here, at the big old oak the Swedish royal cortège had its turning point during trips to Djurgården back in the old days. Hence, the nickname “The King’s Oak” (Kungseken). The oak was also the turning point for the very first 1st of May procession in the late 19th century, a big day when Stockholmers led by the royal family welcomed spring.
The King’s Oak caught fire on October 10, 2016, but the fire brigade arrived quickly and the tree survived without major damage. Today it’s age is estimated at approximately 400 years and it’s circumference is 7 meters (measured one meter above the ground in 2011).
Source: Wikipedia
