Carl Milles was one of the twentieth century’s greatest Swedish sculptors and the best known internationally. From 1931 he lived 20 years in the States, where he became a prolific monumental sculptor with works such as the Meeting of the Waters fountain in St Louis and the Resurrection fountain in the National Memorial Park outside Washington DC. In Stockholm visitors can see 15 of his public works, including the Orpheus fountain in front of Konserthuset.

In 1906 Milles purchased land on the island of Lidingo on which he built a house, completed in 1908. he lived here with his wife until 1931, and also after his return from the States. In 1936 he and his wife donated the property to the people of Sweden. Millesgarden extends over a series of terraces filled with sculptures and includes Milles’ studios wit originals and replicas of his work. There is a magnificent garden – a work of art in itself – and a fine view over the water.