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{{Short description|Manor house in Södermanland County, Sweden}}
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'''Harpsund''' is a [[manor house]] located in [[Flen Municipality]], [[Södermanland County]], [[Sweden]]. Since [[May 22]] [[1953]] Harpsund has been used as a country residence for the [[Prime Minister of Sweden]].
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[[Image:Harpsund.jpg|thumb|Harpsund, with the rowing boat Harpsundsekan seen in the foreground.]]
[[File:Harpsund - KMB - 16001000018740.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|The main building of Harpsund.]]
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'''Harpsund''' is a [[manor house]] located in [[Flen Municipality]], [[Södermanland County]], [[Sweden]].

Since 22 May 1953, Harpsund has been used as a country retreat for the [[prime minister of Sweden]].<ref name="SFV">{{cite web |url=https://www.sfv.se/fastigheter/sok/sverige/sodermanlands-lan/harpsunds-egendom-mellosa-flen/ |title=Harpsunds egendom, Mellösa, Flen |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=sfv.se |publisher=[[National Property Board of Sweden]] |language=sv |access-date=2022-05-10 }}</ref>

==History==
==History==
The earliest known mention of Harpsund dates from 1380 when [[Seneschal in Scandinavia|seneschal]] [[Bo Jonsson (Grip)]] acquired property at Harpsund by swapping land with Joon Skräddare.<ref name="SFV"/> Axel Stålarm, president of [[Göta Court of Appeal]] and county governor, changed its name to Axelsberg when he inherited the property in 1647. He also moved the buildings on the property to their current location on the northern, more sheltered side of Harpsund Bay. The oldest parts of the current mansion are from the 17th century and the Stålarm era. The [[Sparre]] family took over in 1784 and continued to own Axelsberg until 1899 when a member of the Wicander family bought it together with a business partner. Industrialist Hjalmar Wicander later bought the property from his cousin's widow and took back its old name Harpsund. At this time, the buildings were in a bad condition and the existing main building had to be torn town and rebuilt. The new main building was designed by Otar Hökerberg and was completed in 1914.<ref name="SFV"/>
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The oldest parts of the mansion is from the 17th century, but the main building was built 1914. The Estate, with its farm and forestry, was made over to the government December 27, 1952 in accordance to the industrialist Carl August Wicander's will. It was to be used as recreational estate for the [[Prime Minister of Sweden]]. The donation was approved by the Swedish parliament May 22, 1953. The estate consists of 4077 acre (16.5 km²). Some adjustments were made in the conditions of the donation, which states that, with the exception of the main building, the estate could be made available to governmental conferences. Harpsund would soon be a venue for informal summits between the government, industry and organizations of [[Sweden]]. It was called "Harpsundsdemokrati" (Harpsund Democracy). Through the years many of the world's leaders have stayed here. Especially noticed was the visit by [[Nikita Khrushchev]], leader of [[the Soviet Union]]. It's tradition that guests at the estate takes a small trip, with the Prime Minister, in the rowing boat (Harpsundsekan), a tradition introduced by Prime Minister [[Tage Erlander]].

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When Hjalmar Wicander died in 1939, Harpsund was inherited by his son [[Carl August Wicander]], who died 27 December 1952 and in his will donated the estate to the [[State (Sweden)|State]] to be used as retreat and recreational estate for the [[Prime Minister of Sweden|prime minister]].<ref name="SFV"/> The donation included the entire estate, including farmland and forestry. He also wished to have Harpsund preserved the way it looked when the Wicander family lived there. The donation was approved by the [[Riksdag]] on 22 May 1953. The estate consists of {{convert|1650|ha|km2}}. Some adjustments were made in the conditions of the donation, which states that, with the exception of the main building, the estate could be made available to governmental conferences. Harpsund would soon be a venue for [[Corporatism|informal summits]] between the [[Government of Sweden|Government]], industry and labour organizations. It was called Harpsund Democracy ({{langx|sv|Harpsundsdemokrati}}). Through the years many foreign leaders have stayed there as guests. Especially noticed was the visit by [[Nikita Khrushchev]], leader of [[the Soviet Union]]. It is tradition that guests at the estate take a small trip, with the prime minister, in the rowing boat (''Harpsundsekan''), a tradition introduced by Prime Minister [[Tage Erlander]].

==Gallery==
<gallery>
image:Harpsundsekan.JPG | The rowing boat of Harpsund
image:Harpsund3.JPG | The garage
image:Harpsund4.JPG | The main building
image:Tage_Erlander_and_Nikita_Khrushchev_1964.jpg | [[Nikita Khrushchev]], [[Tage Erlander]] and a translator in the rowing boat in 1964.
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Crown palaces in Sweden]]
* [[Stockholm Palace]] (The monarch's official residence)
* [[Drottningholm Palace]] (The Royal Family's home residence)
* [[Stenhammar Palace]]
* [[Strömsholm Palace]] (royal)
* [[Rosersberg Palace]] (royal)
* [[Ulriksdal Palace]] (royal)
* [[Rosendal Palace]] (royal)
* [[Tullgarn Palace]] (royal)
* [[Gripsholm Castle]] (royal)
* [[Sager House]] (The Prime Minister's official residence)


===Analogous facilities===
===Analogous facilities===
*[[Camp David]], country residence of the [[President of the United States]]
*[[Camp David]], country residence of the [[president of the United States]]
*[[Chequers]], country residence of the [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]]
*[[Chequers]], country residence of the [[prime minister of the United Kingdom]]
*[[Harrington Lake]], country residence of the [[Prime Minister of Canada]]
*[[Harrington Lake]], country residence of the [[prime minister of Canada]]
*[[Kultaranta]], summer residence of the [[President of Finland]]
*[[Kultaranta]], summer residence of the [[president of Finland]]
*[[Mansion House, Baguio City|Mansion House]], summer residence of the [[President of the Philippines]]
*[[The Mansion, Baguio|The Mansion]], summer residence of the [[president of the Philippines]]
*[[Palace of Cerro Castillo]], summer residence of the [[president of Chile]] in [[Viña del Mar]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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* {{Official website}}

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[[Category:Official residences in Sweden]]
[[Category:Official residences in Sweden]]
[[Category:Prime ministerial residences]]
[[Category:Prime ministerial residences]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Södermanland County]]
[[Category:Manor houses in Sweden]]


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Latest revision as of 11:07, 30 October 2024

The main building of Harpsund.

Harpsund is a manor house located in Flen Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden.

Since 22 May 1953, Harpsund has been used as a country retreat for the prime minister of Sweden.[1]

History

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The earliest known mention of Harpsund dates from 1380 when seneschal Bo Jonsson (Grip) acquired property at Harpsund by swapping land with Joon Skräddare.[1] Axel Stålarm, president of Göta Court of Appeal and county governor, changed its name to Axelsberg when he inherited the property in 1647. He also moved the buildings on the property to their current location on the northern, more sheltered side of Harpsund Bay. The oldest parts of the current mansion are from the 17th century and the Stålarm era. The Sparre family took over in 1784 and continued to own Axelsberg until 1899 when a member of the Wicander family bought it together with a business partner. Industrialist Hjalmar Wicander later bought the property from his cousin's widow and took back its old name Harpsund. At this time, the buildings were in a bad condition and the existing main building had to be torn town and rebuilt. The new main building was designed by Otar Hökerberg and was completed in 1914.[1]

When Hjalmar Wicander died in 1939, Harpsund was inherited by his son Carl August Wicander, who died 27 December 1952 and in his will donated the estate to the State to be used as retreat and recreational estate for the prime minister.[1] The donation included the entire estate, including farmland and forestry. He also wished to have Harpsund preserved the way it looked when the Wicander family lived there. The donation was approved by the Riksdag on 22 May 1953. The estate consists of 1,650 hectares (16.5 km2). Some adjustments were made in the conditions of the donation, which states that, with the exception of the main building, the estate could be made available to governmental conferences. Harpsund would soon be a venue for informal summits between the Government, industry and labour organizations. It was called Harpsund Democracy (Swedish: Harpsundsdemokrati). Through the years many foreign leaders have stayed there as guests. Especially noticed was the visit by Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the Soviet Union. It is tradition that guests at the estate take a small trip, with the prime minister, in the rowing boat (Harpsundsekan), a tradition introduced by Prime Minister Tage Erlander.

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See also

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Analogous facilities

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Harpsunds egendom, Mellösa, Flen". sfv.se (in Swedish). National Property Board of Sweden. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
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