Road trip in Roslagen - 10 places to visit

Writer: Helena Bergström

Looking for a road trip in Roslagen? We suggest ten great destinations to visit along the way, whether you're travelling by car, motorhome, caravan or motorbike. Hit the road!

Road trip in Roslagen

We highly recommend taking a road trip in Roslagen during the summer months. There is plenty to discover in the form of natural areas, charming towns, culture and valley farms.

Ten places to visit during your Roslagen road trip

Here are ten great places to visit during your road trip in Roslagen. This road is perfect for exploring on wheels, no matter what vehicle you drive. If you need to buy a car, fix the one you have, or get spare parts, you can visit Picture vein.

1. Vaxholm and Bogesundslandet

Vaholm is a lovely summer town with charming neighbourhoods, outdoor cafes and boat trips. If you want, you can visit Vaxholm Castle, or perhaps take a trip to Bogesundslandet, where you can check out the beautiful castle and hike along the coastline. The Grand Tour of the Castle.

Tips on camping/stalling sites: Eriksö Stugby & Camping

2. Norrtälje

Norrtälje is a charming town full of outdoor cafés and restaurants. Here you can stroll along the river or in Societetsparken. It is also very interesting to visit Pyhagoras Industrial Museum, which tells the story of a piece of Swedish industrial history.

Tips on camping/stalling sites: Norrtälje campsite

3. Kapellskär campsite and Ridderholm nature reserve

If you want to enjoy the tranquillity for a while, you can scroll to Kapellskär campsite, which is beautifully located in the Ridderholm nature reserve. Here you can experience wonderful nature by the sea, and if you want, you can take a day trip with Rosella to Åland.

Tips on camping/stalling sites: Kapellskär campsite

4. Väddö sea baths

Väddö Havsbad and Camping is located on the outer side of Väddö. The surrounding area offers nature experiences in the form of swimming and nature reserves. The long Roslagsleden trail also passes here.

Tips on camping/stalling sites: Väddö sea baths and camping

5. Grisslehamn

Grisslehamn is a charming town on the northern part of Väddö. Here you can stroll in the cosy harbour, enjoy the spa at Hotell Havsbaden or cruise to Åland with the Eckerölinjen. You can also visit the Albert Engström Museum, which is a really nice little museum about the cartoonist and author.

Tips on camping/stalling sites: Grisslehamn marina & campsite

6. Öregrund

Öregrund is a wonderfully charming place with boats, fish restaurants, ice cream parlours, a village hall and a promenade.

Tips on camping/stalling sites: RV park Tullbacken Hamnpiren, RV park Västerhamn or Sunnanö Camping.

7. Gräsö

The small island Gräsö is easily reached by car ferry from Öregrund. There is a surprisingly nice information centre, several nature reserves and a very nice campsite.

Tips on camping/stalling sites: Gräsöbadens camping

8. the Forsmark mill

Forsmark's mill is one of the many beautiful vallon mills in Roslagen. Iron was once produced here, and in the 17th century the Walloons came from Belgium and improved production. Today the mill is a great place to visit with historic buildings, an English park, a restaurant and a café.

Tips on camping/stalling sites: Pitch in Gudinge harbour or Ängskärs havscamping.

9. Österbybruk

Österbybruk is located in Roslagen and offers a beautiful manor house, a historic mill environment and plenty of arts and crafts activities. Nearby are the Dannemora mines, which you can also take a look at.

Tips on camping/stalling sites: Simbadets camping

10. Lövstabruk

Lövstabruk is a historic ironworks dating back to the 16th century. It was once Sweden's largest ironworks, owned by the de Geer family for 13 generations. Today, the mill is a popular tourist destination with attractions, exhibitions and an inn.

Tips on camping/stalling sites: Pitch in Gudinge harbour or Ängskärs havscamping.

More tips for a road trip in Roslagen?

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