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Daytrips/Hiking near Stockholm

Posted by findlayfour on 03/10/26 02:01 AM

I have tried searching the forum, but have not found exactly what I am looking for. We have 1 day to do either a day trip or nearby hike. Are there any really unique hikes that are close to Stockholm and relatively easy to access without a rental car? I saw the one hike amongst the giant trolls but that isnt near by.

We are considering Uppsala if we cannot find any great hikes, but open to other suggestions. It will be 3 women who have mixed interests. We love hands on activities, being outdoors, and experiencing the local culture. We have several museums planned on our trip so not looking for another place to visit just for a museum, but do love unique history. Any other places with very traditional Swedish experiences will be appreciated (examples include biking in Netherlands, visiting hot springs in Iceland, etc)

Posted by acraven

Washington DC

03/10/26 02:13 AM

30343 posts

I spent most of my Stockholm time in search of art and interesting architecture, not what you're looking for. But I wonder about a trip out to one of the islands in the archipelago. I just have no idea which one(s) to suggest.

I did like Uppsala.

Posted by Suki

New England

03/10/26 03:01 AM

12116 posts

We did a daytrip to some of the islands. Fjadurholmarna was a favorite of ours.

Posted by toby

Minneapolis

03/10/26 04:08 AM

547 posts

There’s a nice hike with many Bronze Age stones just south of Stockholm, can’t remember the name of the place, on the commuter rail line.

Posted by Laura

Virginia, USA

03/10/26 04:22 AM

6508 posts

What time of year?

You might consider going to one of the islands in the archipelago. Grinda might be a good choice as it has a section of the new Stockholm Archipelago Trail and it is not too far from Stockholm. It takes about an hour and a half on the ferry. You might take a look at the various hikes in the archipelago:
https://stockholmarchipelagotrail.com/

Posted by Laura

Virginia, USA

03/10/26 04:28 AM

6508 posts

Suki mentioned Fjäderholmarna. This is nice for lunch or dinner or to look at the shops. It is very tiny so it would not be the place for a hike. It only takes about 20 minutes to get there by ferry.
https://visitsweden.com/where-to-go/middle-sweden/stockholm/fjaderholmarna/

Posted by findlayfour OP

03/10/26 04:38 AM

11 posts

Thank you all for the wonderful ideas. I love the idea of a hike with bronze age stones! Will try to find what that one is. We will definitely be taking in lots of architecture and some art as well.

laura thank you for the archipelago trail link! I will check that out.

We will be there in June and do not mind a 1.5 hour ferry as that would be a lovely experience in and of itself.

Posted by toby

Minneapolis

03/10/26 01:06 PM

547 posts

It’s called Jordbo and it’s Iron Age. We quite liked it but it is not frequented by foreigners. Be sure to go under the tracks and hike there, can see wheel shaped patterns made from stones pressed into the earth.

https://www.guidebook-sweden.com/en/guidebook/destination/jordbro-gravfaelt-grave-field-jordbro

Directions here in this forum.

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/sweden/jordbro-grave-field

Posted by Anders

Malmö, Sweden

03/11/26 07:02 AM

206 posts

I liked the views from the cliffs east of lake Källtorpssjön. Not that far from metro Björkhagen so easy to get to, but not really a full day hike. There is sauna at Hellasgården at the other side of the lake, booking in advance might be required.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3HmQEd7niB7Ajxa19
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RaF6b941dgxVASS86

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