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Experiences in Stockholm County! Here we have collected our best tips for sights and activities in all of Stockholm's municipalities, from Norrtälje to Södertälje. You will find tips on everything from museums to nature reserves.

Tips for experiences in Stockholm County

If you are looking for tips on experiences in Stockholm County, you have come to the right place. Here you will find sights, activities, islands, nature reserves, restaurants and everything else. At the top you'll find tips for the city of Stockholm (i.e. the inner city and some neighbouring districts) and then you can search for tips in each municipality in the county. The tips are continuously updated!

Upplevelser i Stockholms län - Gamla stan

Experiences in Stockholm County City of Stockholm

The city of Stockholm offers plenty of history, sights and things to do. Here you will find tips on museums, sights, islands, shopping, activities and restaurants.

Museums in the city of Stockholm

Attractions in the city of Stockholm

  • Djurgården/Gärdet: Kaknästornet, Rosendal Castle
  • Old Town: Attractions in the Old Town (The Royal Palace, Mårten Trotzigs gränd, House of Knights, Riddarholmskyrkan, Storkyrkan, Stortorget and more).
  • Kungsholmen: Kungsholmen's church, Norr mälarstrand and Stockholm City Hall
  • Norrmalm: Adolf Fredrik Church, Berzelii Park, Grand Hotel, Rörstrand Castle, Sergels torg, Skeppsholmen, Church of St James
  • Södermalm: Fjällgatan, Katarinahissen, Katarina church, Monteliusvägen, Skinnarviksberget, Sofia church, Stockholm mosque.
  • Östermalm: Engelbrekskyrkan, Hedvig Eleonora church, Nybroviken, Strandvägen
  • Enskede-Årsta-Vantör: Forest cemetery

Islands in the city of Stockholm

  • Djurgården/Gärdet: Beckholmen
  • Old Town: Helgeandsholmen and Strömsborg
  • Kungsholmen: Lilla Essingen and Stora Essingen
  • Norrmalm: Skeppsholmen and Kastellholmen
  • Södermalm: Långholmen and Reimersholme

Shopping in the city of Stockholm

  • Old Town: Västerlånggatan and Christmas market in the old town
  • Kungsholmen: Västermalmsgallerian
  • Norrmalm: Drottninggatan, Gallerian, Hötorgshallen, MOOD Stockholm, Taracci
  • Södermalm: Ringen centre, Skrapan, SOFO, Söderhallarna
  • Östermalm: Fältöversten, Sturegallerian, Östermalmshallen
  • Farsta: Farsta Centre
  • Kista: Kista Galleria
  • Skärholmen: SKLM Skärholmen centre

Activities in the city of Stockholm

  • Djurgården/Gärdet: Gröna Lund, June cheeks, Isbladskärret, Rosendal's garden, Skansen
  • Old Town: Ghost walk and City walk
  • Kungsholmen: Fredhällsbadet, Hornsberg beach, Rålambshovsparken, Smedsuddsbadet
  • Norrmalm: Centralbadet, Escape Stories, Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, Kungliga Operan, Kungsträdgården, OceanBus, RoomEscape, Stockholm City Library, Vasaparken, Wallmans 
  • Södermalm: Carlshälls farm, Folkoperan, Långholmens Strandbad, Tantolunden, Tanto Strandbad, Vitabergsparken
  • Östermalm: Bergianska trädgården, Cosmonova, Dramaten, Hovstallet, Humlegården, Stockholm Stadium, City walk, Great Shadow, Sturebadet 
  • Bromma: Jewish Forest Nature Reserve, Kyrksjölöten nature reserve, Ängbybadet 
  • Enskede-Årsta-Vantör: Globen, Rågsved Nature Reserve, Skyview, Årstaskogen and Årsta Holmar. 
  • Hägersten-Liljeholmen: Ormbergs bryggbad, Trekantens strandbad, Vinterviken, Örnberget bathing place 
  • Hässelby-Vällingby: Grimsta nature reserve, Hesselby Castle, Hässelby public baths, Kanaanbadet, Lövstabadet, Maltesholmsbadet
  • Kista-Rinkeby: Hansta nature reserve, Kistamässan 
  • Skarpnäck: First Camp City-Stockholm, Flatenbadet, Flaten nature reserve, Skrubba beach baths 
  • Skärholmen: Skärholmens Gård, Sätraskogen nature reserve, Sätrastrandsbadet. 
  • Älvsjö: Långsjöbadets Strandbad, Stockholmsmässan, Älvsjöskogen nature reserve.

Restaurants and cafés in the city of Stockholm

Experiences in Stockholm County - municipality by municipality

Upplevelser i Stockholms län - Botkyrka

Experiences in Stockholm County Botkyrka

Botkyrka municipality is located on Södertörn south of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Tumba. It is also home to Alby, Fittja and Tullinge.

Nature in Botkyrka

  • Ekholmen nature reserve - Large oak trees and Lake Aspen
  • Smallest island - Island/nature reserve with cliffs and primeval forest
  • Hörningsnäs nature reserve - With deciduous forest
  • Lida outdoor centre - Outdoor centre, hiking trails and high-altitude course
  • Svartkällskogens nature reserve - 3 km hiking trail
  • Winter forest nature reserve - Three lakes and many trails

Culture in Botkyrka

  • Hågelby Park - Restaurant, crafts and children's activities
  • Sturehof Castle - Restaurant and conference
  • Tumba utility museum - A former paper mill
Upplevelser i Stockholms län - Danderyd

Experiences in Stockholm County Danderyd

Danderyd municipality on the north side of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Djursholm.

Nature in Danderyd

  • Ekebysjön nature reserve - Pastures and hillocks
  • Rinkeby Forest Nature Reserve - Recreational trails and paths
  • Roslagsleden - Roslagsleden starts in Danderyd
  • Svalnäs - Natural area with burial grounds

Culture in Danderyd

  • Djursholm Castle - Parties and conferences
  • Nora Ekeby cultural trail - Archaeological and cultural history walk
Upplevelser i Stockholms län - Drottningholms slott i Stockholm

Experiences in Stockholm County Ekerö

Ekerö municipality is located west of Stockholm and comprises 140 islands, islets and skerries in Lake Mälaren. The centre is Ekerö on Ekerön.

Nature in Ekerö

  • Bonavik Nature Reserve - On Munsön, with walking path
  • The Blue Lagoon - Swimming in an artificial lake on Munsö
  • Eldgarnsö nature reserve - Varied nature on island
  • Huvududden Nature Reserve - On northern Ekerön
  • Väsby hage nature reserve - On Munsön

Islands in Ekerö

  • Adelsö - Larger island in Lake Mälaren with Hovgården
  • Björkö - Island in Lake Mälaren with ancient remains from Birka
  • Färingsö - 'Svartsjölandet', island with Svartsjö castle

Culture in Ekerö

  • Drottningholm Castle - With the castle park and the castle theatre
  • Birka and Hovgården - Unesco World Heritage
  • Ekebyhov Castle - Manor house for parties and conferences
  • Svartsjö Castle - On Färingsö, for parties and conferences
Upplevelser i Stockholms län - Gålö havsbad

Experiences in Stockholm County Haninge

Haninge municipality is an archipelago municipality with many islands. The centre of the municipality is Handen. The municipality includes Dalarö, Muskö, Ornö, Utö, Västerhaninge and Österhaninge.

Nature in Haninge

  • Gålö - Peninsula, nature reserve and sea bathing
  • Hanveden - Green area with hiking trails
  • Schweizerbadet - Swimming area on Dalarö
  • Tornberg - 111 metre high mountain with observation tower
  • Tyresta National Park - Hiking trails and nature centres
  • Årsta sea baths - Outdoor swimming pool outside Västerhaninge

Islands in Haninge

  • Dalarö - Old community in the southern archipelago
  • Fourth long - With bathing cliffs, guest harbour and café
  • Muskö - Island accessed by 3 kilometres of road tunnel
  • Nåttarö Island with footpaths and snorkelling trail
  • Ornö - Green island with varied nature
  • Utö - Island with inn, kayak hire, fishing trips and more!
  • Ålö-Rånö - Popular for swimming, cycling and boating.

Culture in Haninge

  • Häringe Castle - Hotels, restaurants and conferences
  • Årsta Castle - Restaurant and conference
Natur

Experiences in Stockholm County Huddinge

Huddinge municipality is located just south of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Huddinge. It is also home to Flemingsberg with Karolinska Hospital and Södertörn University.

Nature in Huddinge

  • Drevviken nature reserve - Deciduous forest and lake
  • Flemingsberg Forest - Roadless forest areas and lake
  • Floating bridge - Swimming area, hiking trails and activities
  • Gömmaren nature reserve - By Lake Gömmaren
  • Lännaskogen Nature Reserve - Old-growth forest environment
  • Paradise Nature Reserve - With two Natura 2000 sites

Culture in Huddinge

  • Fullersta Farm - Art centre with exhibitions
  • Museum of Lithography - Museum on lithography
  • Sundby Gård Inn - Restaurant and conference
Görvälns slott

Experiences in Stockholm County Järfälla

Järfälla municipality is located north-west of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Jakobsberg. Kallhäll and Barkarby are also located here.

Nature in Järfälla

  • The mill - 45 metre high ski slope
  • Järvafältet nature reserve - Hiking trails and lakes
  • Görväln Nature Reserve - Hiking trails and ancient castle
  • Molnsättra nature reserve - Gardens and old oak trees
  • Ängsjö outdoor area - Outdoor centre, bathing area, etc.

Culture in Järfälla

Experiences in Stockholm County Lidingö

Lidingö municipality, or Lidingö stad, is located just east of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is called Lidingö.

Nature in Lidingö

  • Baggeby-Brevik seafront promenade - Hiking trail
  • Björkskär archipelago - Several islands and rich bird life
  • Kappsta nature reserve - Natural area by the sea
  • Käppala bath - Sea bathing on cliffs
  • Långängen-Elfvik Nature Reserve - With several lakes

Islands in Lidingö

  • Fjäderholmarna - Group of islands with several pubs

Culture in Lidingö

  • Ancient tombs - 6 cemeteries surrounded by nature
  • Lidingö church - Church inaugurated in 1623
  • Millesgården - Museum with sculpture park
  • Monument to Raoul Wallenberg - In the City Hall Park
  • Big island - Island with a historic villa
Upplevelser i Stockholms län - Nacka

Experiences in Stockholm County Nacka

Nacka municipality is located just east of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Nacka. Fisksätra and Saltsjöbaden are also located here.

Nature in Nacka

  • Erstavik natural area - Nature around private estates
  • Erstaviksbadet - Swimming area with sandy beach
  • Fisksätrabadet - Swimming area with sandy beach and piers
  • The Nacka reserve - Popular recreational area
  • Key Bay Nature Reserve - Outdoor area on the coast
  • Velamsund Nature Reserve - Several hiking trails

Culture in Nacka

  • "God the Father on the arch of heaven" - Carl Milles statue
  • HAMN Battlefield Museum - Historical heritage museum in Fisksätra
  • Cultural walks - With marked points of interest
  • Nacka Forum - Shopping centre with 150 shops
  • Nacka local history museum - At Stora Nyckelviken
  • Nacka Art Centre - Contemporary art in the Diesel workshop in Sickla
  • Nacka Strand funicular railway - Mountain railway with great views
  • Olle Nyman's studio and artist's home - Duvnäs Farm
  • Svindersvik - Historic villa, guided tours given
Upplevelser i Stockholms län - Norrtälje

Experiences in Stockholm County Norrtälje

Norrtälje municipality is located about 7 kilometres northeast of Stocholm. The centre of the municipality is Norrtälje, which is also home to the charming city of Grisslehamn. There are many islands in the municipality.

Nature in Norrtälje

  • Fäviksgrundets nature reserve - 0.5 hectare island
  • Häverö-Bergby nature reserve - Orchid paradise on pasture land
  • Häverö pasture - Meadows, deciduous forest and baths
  • Kapellskär campsite and bathing area - In the Ridderholm nature reserve
  • Lindholmen Nature Reserve - With deciduous trees and birdlife
  • Linkudden - Headland on Blidö with bathing-friendly cliffs
  • Marum Nature Reserve - Björkö, Marboö and Kattören islet
  • Norr Malma nature reserve - Oak grove and Iron Age graves
  • Oxnäset nature reserve - Headland with beaches
  • Väddö sea baths and camping - Camping on a sandy beach
  • Ängsö National Park - Trains run from Stockholm and Östanå

Islands in Norrtälje

  • Arholma - Archipelago community in the northern archipelago
  • Blidö Popular summer destination with ferry connection
  • Fejan - Small island that is a destination in summer
  • Furusund - Island that was a health resort in the 19th century
  • Grisslehamn - With cycle paths and Hotel Havsbaden
  • Lido - Island with natural forests and birdlife
  • Norröra - Island known from the films about the Salt Crow
  • Red Riding Hood - Far out in the sea, with regular boat traffic
  • Singö - Far out in the archipelago, with a connection to Väddö.
  • Black Sea - With residents, farm shop and pub.
  • Väddö - The name of the northern part of an elongated island
  • Yxlan - Long narrow island with the community of Köpmanholm

Culture in Norrtälje

  • Albert Engström Museum - Art museum in Grisslehamn
  • Battery Arholma - Defence facility, Swedish defence history
  • Iron Age graves at Norr Malma - From the Early Iron Age
  • Penningby Castle - 16th century castle
  • Viking village Storholmen - Open air archaeological museum
  • Norrtälje centre with the Norrtälje river - Nice walk
  • Norrtälje art centre - Art gallery with free entry
  • Norrtälje air defence museum - Military History Museum
  • Pythagoras Industrial Museum - Spark plug motor factory
  • Archipelago boats - Waxholmsbolaget
  • Torsten Nordström Museum - bourgeois homes from the early 20th century
Sverige, Taxinge slott

Experiences in Stockholm County Nykvarn

Nykvarn municipality is the smallest municipality in Stockholm in terms of population. The municipality is located southwest of Stockholm and its centre is Nykvarn.

Nature in Nykvarn

  • Jägarskogens nature reserve - Coniferous forest at Norra Yngern
  • Vibynäs - Forest area with ancient monuments
  • Oxvreten - Outdoor area with jogging track
  • Taxing baths - Sandy beach at Taxinge Castle

Culture in Nykvarn

  • 91st Museum - Garrison and Air Defence Museum
  • Boxcar country - For children aged 3-9 years
  • Taxinge Castle - Restaurant, conference and historical walk
  • Vibynäs farm - Restaurants, hotels and parties
Hamnen i Nynäshamn

Experiences in Stockholm County Nynäshamn

Nynäshamn municipality is located at the southernmost point of the Södertörn peninsula, south of Stockholm. The main town is Nynäshamn. There are several islands in the municipality, such as Landsort (Öja), Oxnö and Torö.

Nature in Nynäshamn

  • Järflotta nature reserve - Reefs and nesting sites for seabirds
  • Käringboda nature reserve - Wilderness, swimming and trails
  • Nickstabadet (FirstCamp camping) - Popular sea baths
  • Reveludden - Sand dune with migratory birds
  • Revskär narur reserve - Outer archipelago with beaches
  • Rosenlund Forest - Archipelago forest
  • Archipelago tours - Waxholm boats, guided boat tours and more
  • Slätmossen-Borgberget nature reserve - Nature and ancient castles
  • The beach road - Beautiful coastal road called the 'Ring Road'
  • Lövhagen leisure centre - Hiking trails and rock pools
  • Öja-Landsort nature reserve - With the outer archipelago island of Öja
  • Island nature reserve - Beaches and birdlife
  • Österby nature reserve - Meadow and pine forest

Islands in Nynäshamn

  • Toro - Island with a connection to the mainland
  • Island/countryside - The southernmost outpost of the Stockholm archipelago

Culture in Nynäshamn

  • Landsort lighthouse - 17th century lighthouse on the island of Öja
  • Mopedum - Swedish nostalgia museum
  • Nynäs guest harbour - Docks, sheds and visitor centres
  • Nynäshamn railway museum - Railway vehicles
  • Nynäshamn Art Centre - In Nynäshamn library
  • Nynäs sea baths - Hotels and spas
  • Sculpture exhibition at Landsort - On the island of Öja
  • Svandammsparken - Summer activities
Upplevelser i Stockholms län - natur

Experiences in Stockholm County Salem

Salem municipality is located south-west of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Salem. Rönninge is also located here.

Nature in Salem

  • Lake Born - Lake and nature reserve, with ancient monuments
  • Garnudden Nature Reserve - By Lake Uttran
  • Möllebadet - Swimming in Garnudden Nature Reserve
  • Rönninge outdoor area - With illuminated exercise track

Culture in Salem

  • Bergaholm farm - 18th century farmhouse surrounded by ancient monuments
  • Salem church - 12th century church
Sigtuna

Experiences in Stockholm County Sigtuna

Sigtuna is a municipality north-west of Stockholm. The central town is Märsta and the second largest urban centre is Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town.

Nature in Sigtuna

  • Fysingen - Bird lake with 100 breeding bird species
  • Sköndalsskogen - Nature reserve with exercise trails
  • Steninge Valley - Nature reserves for outdoor recreation
  • Torslunda - Forest area with coniferous forest

Culture in Sigtuna

Norra Järvafältet

Experiences in Stockholm County Sollentuna

Sollentuna municipality is located north of Stockholm. The central town is Sollentuna.

Nature in Sollentuna

Culture in Sollentuna

  • Bögs Gård - Show farm in historic agricultural landscape
  • Edsberg Castle - Guided tours, theatre evenings and more
  • Hersby homestead - Heritage activities
  • Överby farm art centre - Openings and exhibitions
Hagaparken

Experiences in Stockholm County Solna

Solna municipality is located just north-west of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Solna.

Nature in Solna

  • Butterfly House Haga Ocean - Live butterflies and aquarium
  • Haga Park - English park with a gazebo from the time of Gustav III
  • Igelbäckens nature reserve - Hundred-year-old spruce forest
  • Karlberg Castle Park - Trails and attractions
  • National Urban Park - Green oasis, partly in Solna
  • Lake Råsta - Nature reserve and bird lake
  • Ulriksdal Nature Reserve - Iron Age forests and burial sites

Culture in Solna

Upplevelser i Stockholms län - Sundbyberg

Experiences in Stockholm County Sundbyberg

Sundbyberg municipality or Sundbyberg town is a municipality just north-west of Stockholm. The centre is called Sundbyberg.

Nature

Culture

Södertälje

Experiences in Stockholm County Södertälje

Södertälje municipality is located south-west of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Södertälje. It is also home to Hölö, Mörkö, Järna, Enhörna and Vårdinge.

Nature in Södertälje

  • Bornsjön nature reserve - Lake and manor house environments
  • Brandalsund Nature Reserve - Sandy beaches and natural harbour
  • Bårsjön nature reserve - Coniferous forests and hiking trail
  • Eriksö nature reserve - Oak trees and winding dirt roads
  • Farstanäs nature reserve - With camping and bathing area
  • Fifång Nature Reserve - Marine reserve with mountainous islands
  • Grottberget nature reserve - Wilderness around Lake Långsjön
  • Hamnskär nature reserve - Can be visited by own boat
  • Kalkberget nature reserve - Ridge with nice views
  • Korpberget nature reserve - High mountain with great views
  • Kålsö nature reserve - Deciduous trees and coastal meadows
  • Lina Nature Reserve - Urban nature reserve
  • Moraåns dalgång nature reserve - Ravine and open landscape
  • Parkudden-Lövsta nature reserve - Trails and great views
  • Pilkrogsviken - Nature conservation project with bird life
  • Lake Simsjön - Bird lake with bird life
  • Skogstorp nature reserve - Sawmill forest with old trees
  • Slessberget nature reserve - Wilderness and fortress
  • Stora Alsjön nature reserve - Unspoilt forests
  • Stora Envättern nature reserve - Forest by Lake Yngern
  • Talbyskogen nature reserve - Urban nature reserves
  • Tullgarn Nature Reserve - Coastal mansion landscape
  • Vackstaskogen nature reserve - Vackstaviken at Långsjön
  • Vattgruvsmossen nature reserve - Bog and coniferous forest
  • Yttereneby nature reserve - Varied nature
  • Öbacken-Bränninge nature reserve - Forest and mountain views

Islands in Södertälje

  • Mörkö - Island with holiday accommodation and car ferry to Oaxen.
  • Axes - Limestone island with a former lime mill and village centre.

Culture in Södertälje

  • Biological Museum - Museum from 1913
  • Literary signs - Four signs about authors
  • Marcus Wallenberg Hall - Scania Vehicle Museum
  • Södertälje art centre - Exhibitions
  • Tom Tits experiment - Science Centre for the whole family
  • Torekällberget - Open air museum with activities
  • Tullgarn Castle - Royal Palace at Tullgarn Bay
  • Täljehus castle ruin - 14th century archaeological site
  • Wendela Hebbe's house - Cultural centre with museum and restaurant
Tyresö

Experiences in Stockholm County Tyresö

Tyresö municipality is located southeast of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Bollmora.

Nature in Tyresö

  • Alby outdoor area - Alby outdoor centre and hiking trails
  • Lake Albys - Swimming area with sandy beach
  • Dyvik deciduous meadows nature reserve - The far end of the Brevik peninsula
  • Dyvik Nature Reserve - On the Brevik peninsula
  • Hammarberget Nature Reserve - Hilly, at Kalvfjärden
  • Klövberget Nature Reserve - On the Brevik peninsula, with cave system
  • Sandholm Nature Reserve - On the Brevik peninsula, with beaches
  • Tyresta National Park - Large and beautiful primeval forest, and hiking trails

Culture in Tyresö

  • Tyresö Art Centre - Contemporary art in the library
  • Tyresö church - Church from 1641, at Tyresö Castle.
  • Tyresö Castle - Magnificent castle on the beautiful island of Notholmen.
  • Uddby farm - Tour farm in Alby nature reserve
Rådjur

Experiences in Stockholm County Täby

Täby municipality is located north of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Täby. Arninge and Hägernäs are also located here.

Nature in Täby

  • Hagby oak landscape - Open landscape with ancient monuments
  • Mörtsjöskogen - Hiking trails around Mörtsjön
  • Rönninge village and Skavlöten - Nature reserve with open-air farm
  • Skålhamra Kvighage - Landscape with 330 plant species
  • Stolpa forest - Nature park area with Stolpaleden
  • Beach forest - Walkways through wetlands at Lake Ullna
  • Täby Prästgård nature reserve - Nature and ancient monuments
  • The deciduous forest - Hardwood forest planted in 2018

Culture in Täby

  • Båtmanstorpet - Showcasing 19th century boatmen's cottages
  • Gallery Ensta krog - Roslag painters' gallery
  • Ancient and nature trail - Signposted path at Täby Prästgård.
  • Local History Museum - Täby environments from the last century
  • Karby farm - Art and cultural centres
  • Bridge - Restaurant at Hägernäs beach
  • Rönninge village - Agricultural and cultural village
  • Sculpture trail in the Central Park - Nine bronze sculptures
  • The taproom - Restaurant in Täby Kyrkby
  • Täby centre - Large indoor centre
  • Täby church - Church built in the middle of the 13th century
Natur

Experiences in Stockholm County Upplands-Bro

Upplands-Bro municipality is located north-west of Stockholm. Kungsängen is the centre of the municipality. Bro is also located here.

Nature in Upplands-Bro

  • Björknäs camping and swimming - FirstCamp
  • Bridge Buttons Nature Reserve - Islands with breeding birds
  • Bridge Meadows Nature Reserve - Beach meadows and birds
  • Frölunda Nature Reserve - Nature area with bathing place
  • Hällkana recreational area - Outdoor centre and swimming area
  • Lejondal Nature Reserve - Natural area with outdoor activities
  • Little Ullfjärden - Bay with rare crustaceans and algae
  • Lillsjön-Örnässjön nature reserve - Outdoor swimming pools and exercise trails
  • Norra Björkfjärden nature reserve - Archipelago with bird life
  • Rösaringsåsen nature reserve - Destinations with ancient monuments
  • Stäketskogens nature reserve - Coniferous forest and viewpoint
  • Svalgarn Nature Reserve - Island with natural forest and birds
  • Upplands-Broleden - 29 km long hiking trail
  • Ådö-Lagnö nature reserve - Deciduous forest and bird life

Culture in Upplands-Bro

  • Bridge church - Church consecrated in the 12th century
  • Cemeteries - Cemetery at Bro centre and Sanda cemetery
Naturstig

Experiences in Stockholm County Upplands Väsby

Upplands Väsby municipality is located north of Stockholm. The central town is Upplands Väsby.

Nature in Upplands Väsby

  • Eggeby fornpark - Fallow deer and archaeological sites
  • The sandy trail - Nature trail and jogging track
  • Törnskogen nature reserve - Nature and fairytale trail
  • The adventure trail - Routes along the Saltsjön and Mälaren rivers

Culture in Upplands Väsby

  • Children's Wäsby workshops - Industrial-themed playground
  • Picchus Café - Historic house with café and art
  • Runic stones - There are 76 rune inscriptions in the municipality
  • The Nut House - Garden café
  • Vikingagården Gunnes Gård - Reconstruction of a Viking farm
  • Väsby Art Centre - Exhibitions
natur

Experiences in Stockholm County Vallentuna

Vallentuna municipality is located north of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is called Vallentuna. Brottby and Kårsta are also located here.

Nature in Vallentuna

  • Angarnsjöängen - Hiking trail and birdlife
  • Björkby-Kyrkviken Nature Reserve - Outdoor recreation and ancient monuments
  • Tärna area - Coniferous forest and lakes
  • Lake Ubby - Bird-rich lake with hiking trail around
  • Vallentuna nature trail - 6 or 4 km at Storsjön

Culture in Vallentuna

  • rune kingdom - 9 sites with rune inscriptions around Lake Vallentuna
  • Vallentuna cultural centre - Exhibition centres and stages
Upplevelser i Stockholms län - Vaxholm

Experiences in Stockholm County Vaxholm

The municipality of Vaxholm is located northeast of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is called Vaxholm and is located on the island of Vaxön. Several other islands are included in the municipality, such as Resarö, Rindö and Tynningö.

Nature in Vaxholm

  • Bogesundslandet nature reserve - Outdoor area with leader
  • Fridhemsbadet - Bathing beach near Karlsudd on Bogesundslandet
  • Kullö nature reserve - Natural area for recreation

Islands in Vaxholm

  • Resarö - Island with swimming area and remains of Ytterby mine
  • Rindö - Cycling and walking routes and military history
  • Tynningö - Island with cycling and hiking trails

Culture in Vaxholm

  • Bogesund Castle - Beautiful 17th century castle in the Bogesund countryside
  • Christmas table at Vaxholm Castle - With a nice boat trip
  • The fort in Vaxholm - Fortress museum and restaurant
  • Vaxholm city - Charming archipelago town with boat harbour
Värmdö

Experiences in Stockholm County Värmdö

Värmdö municipality is located northeast of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Gustavsberg. Värmdö municipality has several islands, such as Gällnö, Möja and Runmarö.

Nature in Värmdö

  • Björnö nature reserve - Surrounded by water
  • Bullerö nature reserve - Archipelago with 900 islands and skerries
  • Grisslinge sea baths - Popular bathing spot Gustavsberg/Hemmesta

Islands in Värmdö

  • Djurö - Djurö is an island with a bridge connection
  • Grinda - Holiday destination with cottages, swimming and guest harbour
  • Gällnö - An island in the middle archipelago with hostels
  • Ingarö - Island with permanent population and golf course
  • Möja - Island with beautiful nature and old farms
  • Nämdö - Island with nature and culture trails and guest pier
  • Runmarö - Island with cosy little villages and orchids
  • Sand Island - Here is Sandhamn and fine sandy beaches

Culture in Värmdö

  • Artipelag - Cultural centre with art in an archipelago setting
  • Photo parks - A permanent outdoor photo exhibition
  • Fredriksborg Fortress - From the 18th century at Oxdjupet
  • Cultural trail Pilhamn - Cultural trail starting from Ingarö church
  • Gustavsberg and the porcelain factory - Nice town with factory history
  • Gustavsbergsbadet - Swimming pool, water park and relaxation area
  • Gustavsberg Art Centre with contemporary arts and crafts
  • Gustavsberg Porcelain Museum - Currently being renovated
  • Säby burial ground - Iron Age cemetery with 150 graves

Kapell vid Rydboholms slott

Experiences in Stockholm County Österåker

The municipality of Österåker is located northeast of Stockholm. The centre of the municipality is Åkersberga. Österskär and Ljusterö are also located here.

Nature in Österåker

  • Domarudden nature reserve - Lake Drängsjön and marked trails
  • Exerman-Hersby nature reserve - For outdoor recreation
  • Garnsviken - Lake for swimming, fishing and canoeing
  • Gälnan Nature Reserve - Small islands south of Östra Lagnö
  • The Raspberry Stone Nature Reserve - Group of islands in the archipelago
  • Halsfambakken Nature Reserve - Halsfambaken Island and neighbouring islands
  • Kålgårdsöns nature reserve - Borders the Finnhamn nature reserve.
  • Malmsjön Nature Reserve - Wetland with orchid beds
  • Näsudden Nature Reserve - Peninsula with animals and nature
  • Själbottna-Östra Lagnö nature reserve - Central archipelago
  • Storskär nature reserve - Southern part of the island of Storskär
  • Trastsjöskogens nature reserve - With hiking trails
  • Äpplarö nature reserve - Central archipelago with 20 or so islands

Islands in Österåker

  • Ljusterö - Archipelago island with art centre
  • Finn Harbour - Island with nature walk and adventure course
  • Husarö - Island with holiday cottages and history
  • Ingmarsö - Bike hire and possibility to ride an Icelandic horse
  • wetlands - Island with exercise areas and swimming
  • Äpplarö - Nature reserve with animals and nature

Culture in Österåker

  • Biskopstuna - Medieval castle ruins in Österskär
  • Brottö Cultural Reserve - Rich archipelago landscape with Gammelhuset
  • Oak Hill - Community park with outdoor events
  • English Park at Rydboholm Castle - Nice park
  • Ancient monuments - Several remains from the Bronze Age and Iron Age
  • Margretelund Castle - 17th century castle in private ownership
  • Roslags-Kulla church - Church opened in 1706
  • Siarö Fort - Fort from the First World War
  • Wira mill - Former ironworks with museum and events
  • Åkers canal - 1820s canal with historical signs

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