Stenhamra: Beach, Art and Trails

Those who want to combine water, local art and trails during their stay will find various points of interest in Stenhamra. The area offers both a lakeside setting on Lake Mälaren and specific cultural and recreational activities. When planning your trip, you can therefore decide whether the beach, an art stop, a walk among old houses or outdoor exercise should be the focus.

Sandy Beach on Lake Mälaren

Stockbybadet is located in the Stenhamra area on Långtarmen, a bay of Lake Mälaren. It has an approximately 50-metre-long sandy beach. Stockbybadet is also bordered by jetties. Those who want to include water and a beach in their daily itinerary will therefore have a clear starting point for planning their trip. The approximate length of the beach provides useful orientation: it describes the sandy beach specifically without presupposing a particular length of stay or any additional facilities.

The lakeside setting is suitable for travellers who do not want to plan their stay exclusively around attractions in the town centre. Whether the focus is on the beach and water, culture or exercise remains a matter of your personal planning.

Local Art in Stenhamra Centrum

For those interested in culture, Galleri Granit is a specific point of interest. Galleri Granit is an open art wall in the Stenhamra library in Stenhamra Centrum. Visitors can experience local art or local handicrafts there. If you want to get to know the area through its cultural side, Galleri Granit can be deliberately included in your stay. Its location in Stenhamra Centrum gives the art offering a clear local connection, without requiring you to draw any further conclusions about opening hours or access.

Old Houses, Cultural Trail and Exercise

In Stenhuggarbyn, you can walk among the old houses or follow the cultural trail. This provides two different ways of exploring the area: you can focus on the houses or follow the cultural trail. For travellers who enjoy being on foot and combining cultural impressions with exercise, this area is an independent option when planning the day.

The Uppgård elljusspår & utegym in Stenhamra includes a wide illuminated track in gently hilly terrain. This description helps you assess the type of exercise you are looking for: the track is wide, illuminated and gently hilly. Borgenparken also has an outdoor fitness area next to a playground. Two outdoor hard courts are located in pleasant surroundings near the centre of Stenhamra. This allows you to choose between the beach, culture, walking trails and various opportunities for exercise when planning your trip, without combining the offerings into a single circular route.

Stenhamra as a Starting Point for Planning Your Trip

If you are looking for accommodation in Stenhamra, it is best to first determine your personal focus. For a lakeside stay, the sandy beach and jetties at Stockbybadet may be important. Those who prefer local culture can include Galleri Granit or the cultural trail in Stenhuggarbyn. For days involving exercise, there is a choice of the wide illuminated track at Uppgård elljusspår & utegym, the outdoor fitness area in Borgenparken and the two hard courts. These different interests make it easier to look for accommodation that suits your planned itinerary.

For further orientation, you can also see Ekerö, Munsö, Skå, Adelsön and Färentuna.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ekerö.