
Grona Lund from the sea
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Grona Lund main entrance |

Grona Lund From the sea |
The history of the fair Gröna Lund
Grona Lund was opened in 1883 near the place where an in with the same
name was placed. The founder Jacob Schultheis (1846-1914), was from
Germany, and had together with his brother had a variety in Gothembourg.
Grona Lund was taken over by Schultheis son the engineer Gustaf Nilsson
(1886-1940). Under his leadership, the park was getting bigger, and new
attractions was opened. It was getting to become one of Scandinavias
biggest fairs with both restaurants, pubs and other attractions. To the
50 years anniversary, the restaurant Tyrol was opened, with artists
performing on stage. The fair was been leaden by the same family, all
until now. Nilssons son in law was having the fair under his leadership,
all until modern times. Even now the fair is under the same familys
leadership. / RN
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