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Nature, Water and Culture in Sollentuna

Sollentuna combines nature experiences by the water with historic sites and active excursions. Those researching accommodation in Sollentuna can tailor their stay to their interests with hiking, swimming, cycling, cultural history or Swedish cuisine. Around Edsviken, in the nature reserves and at the cultural sites described here, visitors can create different focal points for their trip.

Edsviken and Excursions in Nature

Edsviken is a bay that stretches from Edsbergs slott in Sollentuna to Stocksundet in Danderyd. Its shores feature beaches, jetties and marinas. Edsvik can be reached from Sollentuna train station by several bus routes in about five minutes. Those looking for water and coastal landscapes can follow trails through forests and open areas along Edsviken in Tegelhagsskogen Nature Reserve. There are also opportunities for swimming and barbecuing at designated fire pits.

Rösjöskogen Nature Reserve is suitable for a variety of hiking preferences, with several short and long trails. The landscape includes mature coniferous forests, groves and open cultural landscapes with traces dating from the Bronze Age. Södra Törnskogen Nature Reserve is home to the municipality’s highest mountain, from where views extend over Norrviken. The reconstructed Långbroleden trail in this nature reserve can still be walked today.

Järvafältet in Sollentuna offers another perspective on the landscape. Lakes, forests and open fields characterize the area, which has several access points, including a car park near Bögs Gård. For cyclists, the Järva cykelled runs for more than 70 kilometres through Solna, Sundbyberg, Stockholm, Sollentuna and Järfälla.

Swimming, Sailing and Exercise

Rösjöbadet has a sandy beach, a diving tower, jetties and an accessible ramp into the water. The swimming area is therefore characterized by different shoreline sections. At Segeludden on Edsviken, ESS Jolle offers a sailing school and training for children, young people and adults with their own sailboats. Those who want to add exercise to their stay can also find a waterfront promenade, picnic areas and an outdoor gym in Edsbergsparken. The park surrounds Edsbergs slott.

Castle, Mill and Local History

Edsbergs slott was built in 1760, although some parts are older. The furniture and interior furnishings show what the castle looked like when it was the home of the Rudbeck family for almost 200 years. Stallbacken kultur presents art exhibitions in a former barn and offers various cultural programmes.

One of the notable historic landmarks is Maratonstenen: the five-metre-high, fluted Doric column stands immediately south of Sollentuna kyrka. It commemorates the 1912 Olympic Games and marks the turning point of the marathon race. Guided tours of Sollentuna kyrka explain how the church was built and changed over time.

The water-powered mill in Landsnora was built around 1630, making it the oldest secular building in Sollentuna. The water-powered sawmill there operates during the annual mill days. For younger visitors, Klasro skolmuseum offers an engaging historical activity: they can practise writing on a sandbank and use clothes for dressing up.

Swedish Cuisine and Different Travel Interests

Culinary experiences can also be part of a stay. Edsbacka Krog in Sollentuna serves classic Swedish dishes made with fresh ingredients. This makes it possible to plan a trip around nature, maritime activities, history and regional cuisine without allowing one particular focus to determine the entire stay.

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