Discover Bergshamra: Swimming, Hiking and Cultural Heritage

There are several themes to explore during a stay in Bergshamra: swimming spots, hiking and historic buildings. You can first decide whether you are most interested in swimming in the sea or a lake, a longer hiking stage or the history of the area’s buildings. These themes differ in terms of their bodies of water, route length and historical periods, from the 16th century to the early 19th century.

Seaside and lakeside swimming spots

Morabadet is a seaside swimming spot on the eastern side of Bergshamraviken. Gunnsjöbadet, by contrast, is a swimming spot on an inland lake in Bergshamra, on the southern shore of Gunnsjön. The type of water is therefore a clear distinction when choosing: Morabadet offers sea swimming, while Gunnsjöbadet is a lakeside swimming spot. The information about each shore provides further context for each location. When deciding, you can consider whether you prefer the sea or an inland lake.

Roslagsleden: a 22-kilometre stage

Stage 6 of the Roslagsleden is a 22 km hiking stage from Wira bruk to Penningby. It passes through varied forests, open fields and cultural landscapes; there are several swimming spots and wind shelters along the route. The stage length is a useful, specific reference for planning. The start, destination and distance describe the hiking section, while the types of landscape add to the character of the trail. This makes it possible to get a sense of the hiking options from a named route and its features.

Cultural history in Bergshamra

Morastugan was built around 1815–1817 in connection with the land consolidation in the village of Mora. This two-room timber house dates from the early 19th century and is located on the Mora 2:2 property in Bergshamra, in Länna parish. The wall paintings in Morastugan are the only ones of their kind in the entire Stockholm County. The house brings together its construction period, the history of the village and a culturally unique detail.

Kvarngården in Bergshamra is a 16th-century mill and serves as the local heritage association’s community centre. The two buildings represent different historical periods: Kvarngården dates from the 16th century, while Morastugan dates from the early 19th century. Boatbuilding remains a source of livelihood in Bergshamra. It adds a contemporary economic dimension to the historic buildings and shows that the area’s history is not solely a thing of the past.

Getting there by bus

SL bus route 620 between Åkersberga and Norrtälje passes Bergshamra bygdegård. Bergshamraviken is the nearest bus stop to the community centre. The route number describes the bus’s route, while the stop information refers to the building. Check the current route and stop information before travelling, as it may change.

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