Look to your left, and you’ll spot a delightful path lined with trees on either side, stretching out in an inviting green tunnel. This is the Allén's Example, a picturesque avenue perfect for a leisurely stroll.
Gamla Allén, or the Old Avenue, is a charming, more-than-500-meter-long alleyway running along Södra Vägen in the Heden district of Gothenburg. It stretches between Engelbrektsgatan and Nya Allén. The idea to create an avenue here for both the city's beautification and the pleasure of residents walking by was conceived back in 1787 and came to fruition the following year. However, the current alley was replanted in the 1820s.
Initially known as Nya Alléen, its name was changed to Gamla Allén in 1815. The masterminds behind its creation were Assessor Fredrik Georg Kall and Gothenburg’s Mayor Daniel Pettersson. Originally, there was a third row of trees in the middle of the two existing rows, making it even more lush.
So, take a deep breath, enjoy the shade, and let Gamla Allén whisk you back to a time when this green pathway was the pride and joy of Gothenburg's promenade enthusiasts!
