Stockholms län
Just a few hundred meters from Barkarby shopping area is an idyllic manor environment, namely Säby farm. The farm is a good place to start from for those who want to take a walk or bike ride in Västra Järvafältet's nature reserve, for example around Säbysjö…
Although Bolinderberget is close to both the beach and the station, few people find their way here. Perhaps this is because there is a steep path up. It is easier to follow the paths that go around the mountain. Up on the mountain are crooked pines that hav…
Stora Ängsnäs är en del av ett vackert odlingslandskap som har brukats ända sedan slutet av medeltiden. Här kan du uppleva betesmarker, åkerholmar och ängar bara ett stenkast från staden. Torpet Stora Ängsnäs fanns här redan på 1600-talet. Idag finns bara h…
Säbysjön is one of the best places to experience spring and see all the migratory birds coming back. But it wasn't always like this. In the 1970s and 1980s, Säbysjön's shore meadows began to grow back because they were no longer grazed. The shore forests be…
Just south of Bolinderberget is Slammertorp, two small red cottages used by the Kallhäll Scout Corps. The oldest of the cottages dates from the 18th century, but the farm has existed since the 16th century. Life at Slammertorp was hard. The crofter had to f…
Near the junction of Mälarvägen and Görvälnsvägen there are old pastures with large oaks and hazel bushes. It is a beautiful old agricultural landscape that is today grazed by sheep. Henrikstorp, or Hinderstorp as it is also called, is one of Järfälla's old…
Igelbäcken stretches from Säbysjön all the way down to Edsviken at Ulriksdal Castle in Solna municipality. Fish species such as perch, roach and pike live in the stream. Further downstream is the rare fish greenling. Norra Igelbäckens nature reserve was est…
Gåseborg must have the most beautiful view in Järfälla. From the top of the mountain you can see the bays and islands of Lake Mälaren. Combine that with the large ancient castle and the species-rich forest and we have one of the municipality's most spectacu…
Lake Översjön is a popular excursion destination. Here you can sit and look out over the still water or take a dip from the rocks. There are several barbecue areas by the lake, and in the forest there are many paths to follow. With its steep rocks, Översjön…
In Hummelmora hage, located in Görvälns nature reserve, you can walk under 600-year-old oaks. Several trees are protected as natural monuments. In spring, lapwings usually nest in the meadow. The lapwing is a bird that stands out. It has a distinct tassel o…
Ängsjö outdoor area is the perfect place for a day out. There are large, generous lawns for picnics, games and ball games. Here you can find space for both activity and relaxation in beautiful nature along Lake Mälaren. Open-air farm and exercise center As…
Knallboda croft was moved here from Kungsängen at the end of the 1850s. Not far from the croft is a collection of really big pines from the 1770s. Some of these giants have a circumference of 2.5 meters and are 30 meters high. Normally, these pines would ha…
Tjäderberget is one of Järfälla's highest mountains. On the top grows old pine forest with short crooked pines. This type of forest is called rocky pine forest. The pine tolerates drought well and can therefore grow on these dry lands. The trees grow slowly…
In the area around Görväln Castle, you can easily spend a whole summer vacation week without getting bored. There is culture, art and beautiful nature for walks and runs around Lake Mälaren, which also offers several swimming spots. The castle is located on…
The mill is dominated by the 45 meter high ski slope. In winter, the ski slope is run by Järfälla Alpina Klubb together with Järfälla municipality. Here you can ski slalom, freeride and rails. In summer, the slope can be used for interval training or for a…
