Stjärnhov: Discover Water, Nature and Culture

Stjärnhov offers opportunities for stays with a variety of focuses: water, nature, play, sports and culture. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first consider which of these themes you want to shape your itinerary. Location details can also help you find your way: Natenbadet is in the middle of town, Solbacka just outside it, and the Dammhagen bathing spot is nearby.

Waterways and woodland

The Natån flows from Lake Naten towards Lake Båven. A paddling trip along the Natån between these two lakes starts in the Stjärnhov area. The river and the trip are two specific points of interest for anyone interested in waterways: one describes the river’s direction, the other a paddling route between the lakes.

A hidden path runs along the Nässelstaån; the river connects Lake Naten with the upstream Kyrksjön. Separately, the path to Nässelsta Mill starts in the centre of Stjärnhov. The woodland along the Nässelstaån has the character of a natural forest, with large trees and some standing deadwood. The watercourse and woodland give the landscape here distinct accents.

Swimming spots and activities in town

Natenbadet is in the middle of Stjärnhov, behind the Ica store, and is an easily accessible swimming spot for locals and visitors. It can be reached by bus from Gnesta station; bus stops are located near the bathing spot. Another place to swim is Dammhagen on Kyrksjön, near Stjärnhov. You can choose between a central bathing spot in town and a lakeside spot outside the town centre.

“Balansera mera” is a themed playground on Häggvägen in the centre. The listed play equipment includes a climbing frame, a slide, small caves and a suspension bridge. The sculpture and boules park is also in the centre of Stjärnhov, on Route 57. It combines sculptures with an opportunity to play boules, offering a different focus from the play equipment on Häggvägen.

Golf, garden games and sports

The “En resa genom Sörmland” adventure golf course is at Solbacka in Stjärnhov. The course has 12 holes; playing takes about 30 to 60 minutes. At several holes and obstacles, the theme draws on well-known and lesser-known places, buildings and stories from Sörmland. The approximate playing time gives you a timeframe for planning. Course details may change, so it is a good idea to check the latest information before visiting.

Äppellunden offers traditional garden games such as skittles, boules, horseshoe throwing, cornhole, Frisbee darts and giant Jenga. You can choose a triathlon, pentathlon or decathlon. If you want to compare different types of games, you will find both individual games and formats that combine several disciplines here.

Solbacka is just outside Stjärnhov. It has two padel courts and a tennis court; Solbacka Golfklubb also offers an 18-hole course, a driving range and a practice area in a natural setting. Solbacka also has a connection of about 3 km to stage 19 of the Sörmlandsleden. Solbacka combines padel, tennis and golf with a connection of about 3 km to stage 19 of the Sörmlandsleden.

Culture, history and events

Gryts hembygdsgård is just outside Stjärnhov and includes several old buildings, including the Hässleby Museum. Another cultural venue is Lagårn i Ullsta, a historic barn with exhibitions, concerts and events, as well as views of Lake Misteln. Musik i Gryt holds music evenings with a bar at Lagårn. Individual programme dates may vary, so check the schedule if you are planning to attend on a specific evening.

The origins of Grytsbergs Säteri in Stjärnhov date back to the 12th century. The cooking class at Grytsberg has a different practical requirement: it can be booked on request. If you would like to include it in your stay, enquire about current booking options in advance.

Eating in the centre

Bar 57 is a restaurant in the centre of Stjärnhov with a pizza menu. Restaurant information may change; if you would like to eat there, check the latest menu information before your visit.

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