Nacka between nature, culture and history

Nyckelviken is a combined recreational and cultural area in Nacka. The nature reserve includes extensive meadows and large stands of old oak trees. Preserved 18th-century buildings and remnants of older cultural landscapes are also part of the area.

The walk in Nyckelviken offers expansive views of the sea and scenic viewpoints. The cultural history walk leads through cultural landscapes, past historic buildings and archaeological remains, as well as through wooded areas. At the farm, cows, horses, chickens, rabbits, sheep and pigs can be visited and observed in their enclosures during the day. When there is enough natural snow, a groomed 2.4-kilometre ski track is prepared.

The local subdivisions include Saltsjöbaden, Nacka and Älta.

Nature and trails

The Booleden trail is approximately 15 kilometres long and runs from the Boo heritage centre in Orminge to Strömmen Farm on the border with Värmdö. Along the way, the trail passes lakes, viewpoints, ancient remains and sites of cultural and historical importance.

Hellasgården is a recreational centre in the Nacka Nature Reserve with changing rooms, a sauna and dining facilities. The area includes hiking trails, illuminated fitness trails, an outdoor sports field and open-air swimming areas at Källtorpssjön and Söderbysjön.

The Nacka Nature Reserve has the highest biodiversity of all nature reserves in Nacka due to its varied vegetation. A canoe route leads from Dammtorpsjön through Ältasjön and via Drevviken onwards to the sea.

Velamsund offers viewpoints over Baggensfjärden and the islands beyond. At Rudsjön there is also an accessible viewpoint with a birdwatching tower. Trails of various lengths are available: a 2.5-kilometre illuminated trail, a 4-kilometre green trail, a 6-kilometre red loop and the approximately 2-kilometre Snigelstigen trail.

Velamsund has a bathing area, barbecue sites and a playground. The Magasinet building also houses a warming room with a shower and toilet.

Erstavik has the status of an area of national interest for nature conservation, cultural environment conservation and outdoor recreation. The area comprises varied forests, marshes, rocky slopes and numerous small lakes; trout spawn in Sandabäcken. The Strålsjön-Erstavik Nature Reserve has well-maintained hiking trails as well as signs providing information about local history and nature.

Culture and history

The Nacka heritage museum displays objects belonging to farmers and tenant farmers from the 19th century. It provides insight into Nacka's early history, as well as knowledge of shoemaking and domestic textile production.

When the museum is open, the Nacka heritage museum offers free guided tours of Nyckelviken. On Sundays at 1 p.m., Stora Nyckelviken offers guided tours of the main building when the Nacka heritage museum is open.

During the summer season, guided tours are held at Svindersvik and organised by the Nordic Museum. HAMN's digital tour provides the historical background to the Battle of Stäket and allows visitors to follow the course of the battle.

Art and exhibitions

Dieselverkstaden hosts guest performances, exhibitions and meetings with associations, amateurs and professionals. Nacka konsthall, on the ground floor of Dieselverkstaden in Sickla, presents around six contemporary art exhibitions a year; admission to all exhibitions is free.

The house and studios at Duvnäs gård have been a museum and art gallery since 2007. Olle Nyman's studio has remained unchanged since his death.

Skulptörens verkstad in Kummelnäs in Nacka presents techniques involving stone, terracotta, wood, concrete, plaster and various casting methods. At Skulptörens verkstad, tours of the craft presentations, the current art exhibition and Renqvist's studio can be booked.

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More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Nynäshamn, Södertälje, Enhörna, Björkö, Sollentuna.