Norra skogen

Protected since: 2024

Area: 389 hectares, of which 360 hectares are land

Landscape: coniferous forest, mixed forest, lake

Municipality: Haninge

Landowner: private

Managing authority: Stockholm County Administrative Board

Type of protection: Nature Reserve

Other: This nature reserve has been funded by the European Union.

The nature reserve is relatively easy to access but can only be reached on foot. From the ferry landing at Östra Hässelmara, the straight-line distance to Lake Nybysjön is just over 1.5 kilometres. There are no marked trails.

From the parking area at Tobakspipan, walk approximately 1.5 km walk to reach the reserve boundary, along a gravel road and through forest. Continue for another half kilometre to reach Lake Nybysjön. There are no marked trails.

The car ferry serving Ornö departs from Dalarö. The crossing takes about 30 minutes.

Public transport: SL (Stockholm Public Transport)

Car ferry between Ornö and Dalarö operated by Ornö Sjötrafik.

In order to protect the Norra skogen nature reserve, please respect the following rules.

Within the reserve, it is forbidden to:

• dig, break, drill, or otherwise damage rock, soil, or stone
• cut down or otherwise damage living or dead trees and shrubs
• damage vegetation by digging up plants
• camp for more than two consecutive nights.