Färjenäsparken

Gothenburg's new public park by the old ferry terminal

Category: Concept design and detailing
Location: Gothenburg
Year: 2019-2020
Client: The city of Gotheburg

Färjenäsparken is a 15 ha park located on Hisingen on the northern abutment of Älvsborgsbron, the city of Gothenburg. The area has a rich history that reaches all the way back to the birth of Gothenburg.

Photo: Isak Bodin
Photo: Isak Bodin
Photo: Sebastian Anderberg
Drone over the park showing the big open pelouse. Photo: Sebastian Anderberg
Photo: Sebastian Anderberg
Photo: Sebastian Anderberg
Photo: Isak Bodin
Photo: Isak Bodin

Mareld has been involved in the process of developing the area into a city park where everyday recreational lifr, as well as a large events and live shows can take place. The main feature of the ongoing project is the Pelose, a large central lawn, where users can experience the surroundings of the post-industrial landscape, the landmarks, the passing ships, and the vibrant city life along the River Älv. The Pelouse is framed by two eco designed forest edges which provide the with several important functions such as enhanced biodiversity, wind protection, shielding and experientail values.

Photo: Sebastian Anderberg
Drone photo showing Fårjenäspark in autum colors looking towards Älvsborgsbron. Photo: Sebastian Anderberg
Preserve and develope the surrounding forest
Preserve and develope the surrounding forest
The pier and the old harbor are preserved and partially developed in phase two
The pier and the old harbor are preserved and partially developed in phase two
Detail from the old harbor
Detail from the old harbor
Historic photo showing the old open lawn
Historic photo showing the old open lawn
Early sketch of the open pelouse
Early sketch of the open pelouse
Situation plan
Situation plan
Concept section: different forest edge types
Concept section: different forest edge types
Section showing the shifting landscape; from forest to open harbor
Section showing the shifting landscape; from forest to open harbor