Lovö

The Lovö nature reserve encompasses the islands of Lovö, Kärsö and Fågelön, as well as many surrounding islands in Lake Mälaren. Here you will find a unique natural and cultural area with fantastic recreational opportunities, just 10 km from downtown Stockholm.

This is an active agricultural landscape, rich in historical buildings and surroundings, diverse forests and a plethora of beaches and cliffs for wild swimming. Two Natura 2000 areas, Edeby oak grove and the islands of Lovö-Kärsö, are comprised of deciduous forests. A wide array of bird species can be seen here, such as the Eurasian wryneck, the lesser spotted woodpecker and the icterine warbler.

There are many hiking, biking and horse riding trails in the reserve. The Fornstigen trail is a fantastic option if you'd like to explore the nature and history of Lovö. Visit Drottningholm Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, located just outside the reserve. On the north side of Kärsö island, you can try your hand at frisbee golf at Sweden's first frisbee golf course. There are several trails that are accessible to wheelchairs and prams on the south side of the Kärsö.

This reserve is managed by the National Property Board (Statens fastighetsverk, SFV), skogsbruk@sfv.se.