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12 November 2020 / 7 Comments

Excursions in Stockholm – 15 nature experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Tips for 15 excursions in Stockholm! We recommend a number of scenic excursions in Stockholm County – north of the city, in the city of Stockholm, and south of the city.

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Excursions in Stockholm

In the current situation in Stockholm, people should avoid physical contact with people other than those they live with and refrain from spending time in indoor environments such as shopping centres and museums. But, thankfully, you can still be outdoors.

I first thought of writing "15 corona-safe excursions in Stockholm", but it is never really possible to say that something is totally safe when you are talking about such microscopic things as viruses. On the other hand, the risk of infection is significantly lower outdoors, and it is much easier to keep your distance. To be as corona-safe as possible, it is of course best to transport yourself by car or bicycle. Here are 15 tips for excursions in Stockholm during the coronavirus pandemic.

Utflykter i Stockholm i coronatider

Excursions in Stockholm – north of the city

1. Järfälla and Sollentuna: Järvafältet nature reserve

See and do: Järvafältet Nature Reserve, or Norra Järvafältet, is a beautiful natural area in Stockholm County. Here you can hike or cycle, and there are also several large lakes and historic farms. 

Find here: Järfälla's main entrance is at Säby Gård, just east of Jakobsberg centre. Sollentuna's main entrance is at Bögs gård, just west of the Häggvik exit on the E4 motorway.

Utflykter i Stockholm i coronatider - Helena, Norra Järvafältet

2. Järfälla: Görvälns nature reserve at Görvälns castle

See and do: Görvälns slott is a beautiful castle that today serves as a hotel and restaurant. Around the castle there are beautiful nature areas where you can hike. You can also visit the ancient castle Gåseborg.

Find here: From Stockholm, take the E18 northwards. Turn off at Trafikplats Barkarby, and turn left towards Viksjöleden. Turn right at Järfällavägen and follow signs for Mälarvägen and Görvälns slott.

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Utflykter i Stockholm i coronatider - Görväln

3. solna: Haga Park

See and do: Hagaparken in Solna is fantastic, and here you can stroll among castles, gazebos and pavilions from the time of Gustav III. There are also several eateries and Fjärilshuset. Please note that some activities may be closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Find here: Haga Park is located in Solna, north of Stockholm. The park is located on the western shore of Brunnsviken, and extends from Stallmästaregården in the south to Frösundavik in the north.

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Utflykter i Stockholm i coronatider - Hagaparken

4. Solna and Sundbyberg: Lötsjön and Råstajön

See and do: Lötsjön and Råstasjön are two fine bird lakes in Solna and Sundbyberg. Here you can watch the birds but also walk, cycle or perhaps exercise in the new outdoor gym.

Find here: To get to Lötsjön, for example, you can park near "Vackra vägen" in Sundbyberg. To get to Råstasjön, you can park at Friends Arena or Mall of Scandinavia and walk from there.

Utflykter i Stockholm i coronatider - Lötsjön

5. Österåker: English Park at Rydboholm Castle

See and do: Rydboholm Castle in Roslagen is a private castle from the 16th century, which is not open to visitors. However, the beautiful English park next door is open. It's a great place to stroll, and there are plenty of monuments of various kinds.

Find here: Drive the E18 from Stockholm towards Åkersberga. At Arninge motorway junction turn off onto road 274 towards Vaxholm. Then turn off towards Östra Ryds kyrka. The castle is located just after the church, on the right. Walk past the castle and follow the signs to the park.

Kapell vid Rydboholms slott

6. Vaxholm: Bogesundslandet Nature Reserve and Bogesund Castle

See and do: There are several different hiking trails. The Stora Slottsrundan, Lilla Slottsrundan or Blå leden towards Vaxholm start from Bogesund Castle. You can also take the opportunity to check out the beautiful castle.

Find here: Bogesundslandet nature reserve is located in Vaxholm. By car from Stockholm, take the E18 towards Norrtälje. Turn right at Arninge towards Vaxholm (road 247). After about 7 kilometres, turn right at Ladvik and follow signs for Bogesund. 

Utflykter i Stockholm i coronatider - Bogesundslandet

Excursions in Stockholm – City of Stockholm

7. Bromma: Jewish Forest Nature Reserve

See and do: The Judarskogen Nature Reserve is a fairy-tale forest with winding paths around Lake Judarn and Åkeshof Castle. You can walk and there are also marked cycle paths.

Find here: The nature reserve is located in Bromma. There are no specific car parks within the reserve, but there are some spaces at the entrance to Åkeshof Castle.

Judarskogens naturreservat

8. Stockholm: Djurgården and Isbladskärret

See and do: Djurgården is beautiful all year round, and you can stroll around and experience everything from beautiful houses to wild nature. The wildest is at Isbladskärret. In spring and summer you can see lots of herons here, but in winter they may have moved away, for example to Råstasjön in Solna.

Find here: There are several different car parks on Djurgården, such as at Djurgårdsbrunn.

Isbladskärret

9: Stockholm: Kungsholmen's parks

See and do: Kungsholmen has many different parks, both large and much smaller. On a sunny day it can be nice to take a walk here. It is also nice to walk along Norr Mälarstrand and at Stadshusparken you have a nice view of the water.

Find here: To get to Kungsholmen, for example, you can walk across Stadshusbron bridge from the centre of Stockholm.

Parker på Kungsholmen - Kronobergsparken

10. Stockholm Söderort: Forest cemetery

See and do: Skogskyrkogården in Stockholm is one of Sweden's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here you can walk through the beautiful cemetery environment. You can also take a look at the chapels and architecture by architect Gunnar Asplund.

Find here: The main entrance to Skogskyrkogården is located at Sockenvägen 492 in Gamla Enskede, Stockholm.

Skogskyrkogården i Stockholm

Excursions in Stockholm – south of the city

11. Värmdö: Gustavsberg

See and do: Gustavsberg is a lovely little town in Värmdö municipality in Stockholm, best known for the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. Here you can take a short walk around the town on your own and learn more about the history of the porcelain factory.

Find here: From Stockholm, take road 222 towards Gustavsberg and Värmdö. The road is about 27 kilometres, driving time about 35 minutes.

Utflykter i Stockholm i coronatider - Gustavsberg

12. Nacka: Key Bay Nature Reserve

See and do: Nyckelviken Nature Reserve in Nacka is a popular outdoor area that offers beautiful nature, lovely views of the water and a fine manor house. You can hike here and there is also a farm. Please note that activities may be cancelled due to the corona pandemic.

Find here: Nyckelviken Nature Reserve is located in Nacka. Take road 222, exit towards Nacka centrum and turn left at the roundabout. Follow signs for Jarlaberg and Nyckelviken. Parking is available along Nyckelviksvägen.

Utflykter i Stockholm i coronatider - Nacka

13. Haninge and Tyresö: Tyresta National Park

See and do: Tyresta National Park is a large national park with many different hiking trails. There is a café and farm shop at Tyresta village. Please note that some businesses and activities may be closed due to the corona pandemic.

Find here: There are several entrances, but the main entrance is at Tyresta village, Vendelsö in Haninge municipality. By car from Stockholm, take road 73 towards Nynäshamn. Turn off towards Brandbergen and follow the signs for the national park. 

Utflykter i Stockholm i coronatider - Tyresta

14. Tyresö: Tyresö Castle and Alby nature reserve

See and do: Tyresö Castle is beautifully situated by Kalvfjärden in Tyresö. Here you can stroll in the beautiful castle park. If you want, you can also hike in the Alby nature reserve.

Find here: Take Nynäsvägen from Stockholm and then road 229 towards Tyresö Castle. 

Tyresö slott

15. Botkyrka: Lida outdoor centre

See and do: Lida Friluftsgård offers a fantastic outdoor area with lots of different activities for children and adults. You can come here to hike or to try the high-altitude course, for example.

Find here: Turn off road 226 at Botkyrka Hantverksby onto Pålamansvägen. From here it is signposted towards Lida Friluftsgård.

Lida naturreservat

More tips for excursions in Stockholm?

Do you have any other tips for excursions in Stockholm during the coronavirus pandemic? Please share your best tips!

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  1. Ama de casa says:

    Many great tips! We often went to Bögs gård because we had walking distance there when we lived in Sollentuna. Lovely to walk on Järvafältet 🙂 .

    Have fun!

    12 November 2020 - 9:35

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  2. BP says:

    So wonderfully summery pictures of your excursions - appreciated. But you can repeat the excursions when it is white on the ground - or maybe not;-)
    I can recommend Rönninge village in Täby, although the village is more fun in summer than in winter.

    12 November 2020 - 20:01

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  3. Ditte says:

    Lidingö has incredibly nice areas and there you can take the shuttle boat to Ropsten or Dalenum and then walk along the water... The shuttle boat departs from Nybroplan and SL ticket applies. Nackareservatet is very nice. Långholmen and Reimersholme in the city centre are worth a visit. Perfect to take the shuttle boat to Nacka beach and then walk back to the city along the water. So nice.
    Södermalm and walk along Monteliusvägen and continue up here all the way to Skinnarviksbergen... Söder has many green areas and a visit to Åsöberget and Fåfängan is also perfect on a sunny day. Vitabergsparken too.

    12 November 2020 - 21:54

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  4. Mikaela Svanborg says:

    I can also recommend Trolldalen on Henriksdalsberget. Great views and nature. Now they have also opened a summer café 57 metres above sea level. https://vastrasicklao.se/trolldalen

    21 May 2021 - 22:40

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  5. Konstantin Irina says:

    Won't you write something about Henriksdal? The area has really come into its own! https://vastrasicklao.se/2021/05/23/utflykt-stockholm/

    23 May 2021 - 15:51

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