Ramlösa brunnspark

Ramlösa brunnspark in Helsingborg has a history dating back to the 17th century, when the first health-giving spring was discovered here. Ramlösa brunn served as a health resort for a long time, and the water for Ramlösa mineral water is still drawn here today.

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Ramlösa Brunnspark (pronounced: Frameless brunnspark) is a beautiful park where you can both see beautiful historic wooden villas and experience wonderful nature. There is also plenty of exciting history here. We made a visit last summer, when we travelled around Skåne with the motorhome, but have not had time to tell you about the visit until now.

Ramlösa brunnspark is located in Ramlösa about five kilometres south of central Helsingborg.

Ramlösa brunn - from health resort to mineral water

It was at the end of the 17th century that the provincial doctor Johan Jacob Döbelius discovered that water from the iron spring in Ramlösa had health benefits for Charles XII's soldiers.. The properties of the water were impressive and on 17 June 1707 Ramlösa Brunnspark was inaugurated.

Over time, it became very popular to make a pilgrimage to Ramlösa and the water was prescribed for all sorts of ailments. The water from the spring was believed to cure everything from rheumatism and insomnia to skin diseases and paralysis.

At the end of the 19th century another spring was found, an alkaline spring with water rich in minerals and salts. The addition of carbon dioxide created Ramlösa mineral water, which we still drink today.

Brunnshotellet

Ramlösa Brunnshotell, or "Stora Hotellet" as it is also known, is perhaps the most prominent building in the park. The yellow building, which is entirely made of wood, is painted yellow and decorated with beautiful white details.

The building was completed in 1880 and became a listed building in 1973. The interior of the former hotel was renovated in 2005-2006 and now serves as offices.

Bathhouse in Ramlösa brunnspark

Another building that is also beautifully yellow is the former hot bath house. In the past, bathing was an important part of the Wells Park's health activities and in addition to hot baths, electric light baths and mud massage baths were offered. Today, this house, like many other buildings in the park, serves as a residential building.

Villas in Ramlösa brunnspark

If you like beautiful historic wooden villas, you can really get your fill in Ramlösa Brunnspark. In and around the park there are, in addition to Brunnshotellet and Varmbadhuset, also a large number of other fine 19th century houses, which today serve as residential buildings or offices.

Medical centre was built in 1800 and is one of the oldest buildings in the park. Many prominent professors at Lund's Faculty of Medicine have lived here when they served as well doctors.

Läkarvillan i Ramlösa brunnspark — The doctor's villa from 1800

Villa Desideria is another historic villa in the park. This half-timbered house was built in 1801 by the Trolle family. The building was named after Karl XIV Johan's wife, Queen Desideria, who lived here when she visited the fountain of health.

Villa Desideria i Ramlösa brunnspark — Villa Desideria

Villa Linnea was designed by architect Alfred Hellerström and built in 1896. The facade is made of imitation timber and brick. We were particularly fascinated by the beautiful vegetation that surrounded the entire building.

Villa Linnea i Ramlösa brunnspark — Villa Linnea

Villa Veronika was designed, like Villa Linnea, by Alfred Hellerström and built in 1896.

Villa Veronika i Ramlösa brunnspark — Villa Veronika in the foreground

Pelar House

Built in 1919-1921 to the designs of architect Ola Andersson, the Pillar House is designed with a tower in the centre and two arcades of pillars. The building was renovated in 2015 and hosts, in summer, the photography exhibition "The history of Brunnspark".

Springs in Ramlösa Wells Park

As you stroll through the park, you can see its heart, the springs. It was at the end of the 17th century that the physician Johan Jacob Döbelius discovered that water from the Iron source in Ramlösa contributed to better health among Charles XII's soldiers.

The alkaline source was only discovered in 1895, by accident. The spring is 90 metres underground and it takes around 70 years (!) for a raindrop to travel all the way down. The water was once considered healing and used to treat all sorts of ailments.

They also started carbonising the water and selling it in bottles. The water is still used today and is piped via a stainless steel pipe from the source to the factory on the Attekulla industrial estate.

Den alkaliska källan i Ramlösa brunnspark

Forest park

In one part of Ramlösa Brunnspark you will find the slightly more wild forest park. Here you can walk in beautiful nature, surrounded by beech, oak, ash and elm.

There is a walkway in the park called the 'Philosophical Walk'. This is where the well-wishers once strolled and you might even find their names carved into the tree trunks.

The nature here is very beautiful and peaceful, so in a way it feels like the park could have some health benefits, even if we no longer believe that water can cure diseases.

Ramlösa mineral water today

The Ramlösa brand (pronounced Frameless) belongs to Carlsberg Sverige AB, part of the Danish brewery group Carlsberg. The water in the Ramlösa well is still used today, although it is no longer attributed any healing properties.

It pumps about 90 million litres (!) of water a year. It sells natural mineral water, which according to the Food Act is well water where nothing has been removed or added except carbon dioxide. It also sells flavoured water, where natural aromas have been added.

Where can you park your campervan?

There is a car park right next to Brunnsparken where you can park during your visit, but if you have a very large motorhome, it may be difficult to find a space. For the night, there are parking spaces at Råå harbour, for example. There is also a parking space at Parapeten in the centre of Helsingborg.

Ställplats på Råå — The parking area at Råå harbour

More to see and do in the neighbourhood

In addition to a car park on the Råå is a nice place to visit with a charming harbour and a beautiful nature reserve nearby. In the centre Helsingborg with 20 attractions you can see Kärnan and visit the cold baths. It is also nice to discover Fredriksdal Museums and Gardens, The Tropicarium in Helsingborg and Sofiero castle and castle garden.

Kärnan i Helsingborg — The centre of Helsingborg

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Facts about Ramlösa Brunnspark

Landscape: Skåne
County: Skåne County:
Municipality: Helsingborg
Address: 256 54 Ramlösa
Read more: You can find more information on Helsingborg's city website.

Activities in the park

Exercise loop: 1.8 kilometres of lighting.
Activities for children: A playground is located in the south-western part of the park.
Events: In summer, the photo exhibitions "The history of Brunnsparken" are organised in the Pelarhuset and "Moments from the past" in the ticket booth at the western entrance.

Services and practical information

Prices: Visiting the park is free of charge.
Food service: There is no restaurant or café in the park. You are allowed to bring your own picnic.
Shop: There is no shop in the park.
Parking: Free parking is available. If you have a large motorhome, the car park may be crowded.
Toilets: In summer there is a toilet behind the Pelar House down in the ravine.

Find your way to Ramlösa Brunnspark

Car: From Helsingborg, drive south on the E4 motorway. Turn off on Lagmansgatan towards Ramlösa brunnspark.
Municipal: You can get to Ramlösa Brunnspark by train or bus from the centre of Helsingborg.

History at Ramlösa Brunnspark

End of the 17th century: Johan Jacob Döbelius discovered that water from the iron spring in Ramlösa had health benefits for Charles XII's soldiers.

18th century

1707: Döbelius inaugurated Ramlösa Brunnspark on 17 June this year.
1749: The health fountain was visited by Carl Linnaeus and the architect and court administrator Carl Hårleman. The latter erected a rune stone to commemorate his visit.
1760: Eberhard Rosenblad took over as superintendent of the well, and the number of visitors increased dramatically.

1800s - 1850s

1801: The resort was expanded, including a new inn. A bathhouse was built on the beach, where guests were taken by horse-drawn carriage.
1807: Court Marshal Achates von Platen, who leased Ramlösa Brunn, had the Grand Hotel built. Plantations were laid out and the park was frequently visited by royalty.
1824: The well was sold to Carl von Dannfelt, who built a new hospital and remodelled the park in the English Romantic style. Entertainment at the fountain was lively, with balls and concerts.
1828: Queen Desideria visited the park and stayed in the house now known as 'Villa Desideria'.
1840: Dr af Rosenschöld and Mr Dannfelt died within a year, and a period of many changes of ownership followed.

1850s to 1900s

1855: A company led by master horseman Rudolf Tornérhjelm took over the park. The park was renovated and a new bathhouse was built.
1876: With the help of financier Wilhelm Kempe, doctor Curt Wallis took over the well. The park was restored.
1877: Sweden's first horse railway was inaugurated, between Ramlösa Brunn and Ramlösa hafsbad.
1879: The old well hotel burned down, and a few years later a new one was built.
1882: The park changed hands again and became a park called 'Fjället', full of entertainment such as a funfair and dance floor.
1891: The horse tramway was replaced by the Decauville line and two steam locomotives purchased from the Paris World Fair.
1895: By chance, a spring of alkaline water was discovered. The water was rich in minerals, and by adding carbonic acid, Ramlösa mineral water was created. The park reverted to a classic fountain park.

20th century

1906: Ramlösa well water began to be sold outside the well park. At first, you had to go to the pharmacy to buy the water. An electrified railway opened on the same route as the Decauville line.
1910: Since this year, Ramlösa has been a supplier to the Royal Swedish Court.
1912: The first shop bottled water directly at the source.
1920s: Income from bottled water began to exceed income from well operations.
1943: Ramlösa Brunnspark was used as an assembly point for Danish Jewish refugees.
1945: The park served as a centre for receiving prisoners liberated from concentration camps, through the Red Cross rescue operation "The White Buses".
1956: Hungarian refugees from the Hungarian uprising were received in the park, which served as a transit camp.
1973: AB Ramlösa Brunnsanläggning, which took over the park a few years earlier, donated the park to the City of Helsingborg. The park was declared a listed building.

21st century

2001: AB Ramlösa Hälsobrunn ceased to be a separate company in 1999 and since 2001 the business has been part of Carlsberg Sverige AB, which in turn is owned by the Danish brewery group Carlsberg Breweries.
2010: The sculpture "Beyond the Waves", by Gustav and Ulla Kraitz, was inaugurated by Crown Princess Victoria and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. The sculpture symbolises the reception of refugees in Skåne.

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BP says:

I didn't know that Ramlösa is close to Helsingborg. Now I know it. Oh the houses are absolutely fantastic, especially Villa Linnea - quite un-Swedish I think, but oh so delicious:-)

30 January 2022 - 16:33

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  Helena says:
  
  It is difficult to keep track of where everything is located. I often get control only when we have been on site 🙂 The villas are very nice and agree, especially Linnea!!!
  
  31 January 2022 - 17:48
  
Lena+in+Wales+and+Spain says:

Very interesting post, thank you!
I have never visited Ramlösa, but have passed the signs there many times.
As a tour guide, I used to talk about the place and in particular Johan Jacob Döbelius, whose portrait is in a small medallion on all Ramlösa bottles. Everyone has seen the picture, but very few have thought about it and knew who it was.
I want to go to Ramlösa.
Take care!

02 February 2022 - 9:45

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  Helena says:
  
  Nice that you usually talk about this! I also usually feel that Ramlösa is quite unknown (except for the drink), at least here in Stockholm. Have a great time!
  
  02 February 2022 - 17:38
  
Jenny - proud Ramlösabo says:

What a nice article written about our beautiful Ramlösa Brunnspark! We who live here are so happy about our beautiful park and here we have taken many wonderful walks that are good for both body and soul.

However, I would like to correct/clarify one thing in the story.

It says::
"1801: The complex was expanded, including a new inn (doctor's house)".
It seems to imply that the doctor's villa became an inn but that was not the case as far as I know. There is an adjacent equally beautiful "Ramlösagul" building that housed the inn.

13 February 2022 - 0:49

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  Helena says:
  
  Glad you like our article Jenny! A great park with an interesting history! And thank you for your comment! We really want to get the facts right, and are grateful when someone sees and points out errors that creep in. I have removed (the doctor's villa). So, thanks again!
  
  13 February 2022 - 8:51
  
Lena - good for the soul says:

What a beautiful area with exciting history! Yes, I knew that the water was carbonated from there, but I have never been there.

Hug Lena

06 July 2022 - 6:45

Ramlösa brunnspark - from health resort to mineral water