Sollentuna: Castle History, Nature and Edsviken

When choosing a hotel in Sollentuna, it is worth considering the area’s different highlights: historic buildings and memorial sites, nature reserves with trails of varying lengths, and activities on the water. Think about which of these themes you would like to shape your stay. The places below offer practical ideas to help you plan your trip.

Cultural history and historic sites

Edsbergs slott was built in 1760, although some parts are older. Its furniture and interior show what the castle looked like when it served as the Rudbeck family home for almost 200 years. The castle is surrounded by a park with a waterfront promenade, picnic areas and an outdoor gym. Here, castle history meets a range of outdoor activities.

Stallbacken kultur presents art exhibitions in a former barn and offers various cultural programmes. Maratonstenen offers a different historical perspective: this five-metre-high, Doric-fluted column stands just south of Sollentuna kyrka. It commemorates the 1912 Olympic Games and marks the marathon’s turning point. Guided tours of the church explain how it was built and changed over time.

Landsnora’s history also goes back a long way: its water-powered mill was built around 1630 and is the oldest non-religious building in Sollentuna. The water-powered sawmill also operates during the annual Mill Days. If you would like to see the saw in action, check the dates of the Mill Days in advance.

At Klasro skolmuseum, you can practise writing on a sand tray and try on clothes for dressing up. This gives you a hands-on activity, while the castle, church and mill mainly offer insights into history and architecture.

Nature reserves, trails and water

Rösjöskogen Nature Reserve has both short and long hiking trails. Its landscape includes mature coniferous forests, groves and open farmland with traces of Bronze Age settlements. If you would rather focus on varied landscapes than a single building, this nature reserve brings together woodland, open spaces and traces of cultural history.

The highest mountain in the municipality is in Södra Törnskogen Nature Reserve, with views stretching to Norrviken. The reconstructed Långbroleden trail is still open for walking. In Tegelhagsskogen Nature Reserve, trails pass through woodland and open areas along Edsviken. There are also places to swim and designated fire pits for grilling.

The facilities described at Rösjöbadet include a sandy beach, a diving tower, jetties and an accessible ramp into the water. Seasonal facilities may vary. For sailing, ESS Jolle at Segeludden on Edsviken offers a sailing school and training for children, teenagers and adults with their own sailboats. Programme details may change.

Cycling is another option: the Järva cykelled is 70 kilometres long in total and passes through Solna, Sundbyberg, Stockholm, Sollentuna and Järfälla. Järvafältet in Sollentuna is another landscape area, with lakes, woodland and open fields; several access points are among the area’s described features.

Getting around and local experiences

From Sollentuna station, Edsvik is about five minutes away by several bus routes. This is an approximate journey time and may change, so check the timetable when planning your trip. On a broader scale, the inlet of Edsviken stretches from Edsbergs slott in Sollentuna to Stocksundet in Danderyd. Its shores have beaches, jetties and marinas.

For a taste of the local cuisine, Edsbacka Krog in Sollentuna serves classic Swedish dishes made with fresh ingredients; the menu may change. Together, the cultural sites, trails and waterside landscapes offer a range of ways to experience the area. Choose a hotel in Sollentuna to suit whichever side of the area interests you most.

For the main travel overview: Sollentuna.