Södermanlands län
Näktergalslunden is a natural forest area close to the city that got its name from a pair of nightingales (näktergal=nightingale) that nested here for several years. Among deciduous trees such as alder, ash, birch and maple, birdberry, linden there are fott…
Borsö is a detour from Sörmlandsleden that passes by on the other side of the strait. The cape is grazed by cows, so to enter the area you have to pass through the gate, and carefully close it behind you. Bringing swimwear can be a good idea as there are ma…
It is not often that such wonderful nature is as easily accessible as here in Borgmästarholmens forest and beach outcrop. Old oaks and rocky areas draped with moss, rare mushrooms, prickly springflowers and a very rich birdlife - all beautifully situated by…
Hiking trails, shelters and lots of information on biology and ecology. Perfect for hikes and excursions in old-growth forests. See information at https://www.holmen.com/sv/skog/besok-skogen/kunskapsskogar/likstammens-kunskapsskog/
Between Stensund and Trosa town center is an area called Bråtanäs, just south of Krymla. It is not a nature reserve, but it is a beautiful area of varied nature that is worth visiting. The best way to find it is by roaming from Djupviksvägen down towards…
The burial ground on Selaön is one of Södermanland's largest preserved burial grounds from the Late Iron Age. The most famous ancient monument is a ship's settlement of originally 24 erected stones, called Åsa domarsäte. In spring, many visitors are attract…
https://www.holmen.com/sv/skog/besok-skogen/kunskapsskogar/likstammens-kunskapsskog/
Species-rich natural forest for hiking and excursions.
Just outside Strängnäs is Gorsingelund, a deciduous forest grove that is classified as a Natura 2000 site. The Strängnäs Nature Conservation Association uses the area as its campaign forest and works to preserve Gorsingelund as a living grove environment. I…
The dramatic nature of the cave mountain is characterized by rocky outcrops and large boulders piled up to form cave formations. In the adjacent valley grows sparse coniferous forest. There are also older large oaks and a lot of hazel. Some parts of the cen…
Jättens handfat är en typisk dödisgrop och bildades när isblock föll ner i botten på isälven, då inlandsisen smälte för cirka 10 000 år sedan. Isblocket bäddades in av grus och sand och när isen smälte uppstod en så kallad ”dödisgrop”. Skogsområdet i Forssj…
Bird paradise in the middle between Nyköping and Oxelösund Strandstuviken Nature Reserve is one of the county's most valuable resting places for migratory birds, around 250 species have been observed here. The area consists of a couple of narrow protruding…
Today, there are much fewer wetlands in our natural environment than 100 years ago. Small varied wetlands are an important habitat for many birds. They need wetlands to find food and shelter. Therefore, every new wetland is a welcome for wildlife. The munic…
In the hilly terrain and on the lakes you can hike, paddle, skate or swim. The forest in the reserve consists mainly of thin rocky pine forest, but there are also fertile spruce forests and deciduous forests in the area. The steep valley sides and the occas…
