Tyresta National Park

Old-growth forest and rocky lakes, an hour from Stockholm by bus.

  • All year
  • 1 night
Explore on the map
Nearby hidden places
StockholmSweden · CityStockholm20 kmUppsalaSweden · CityUppsala83 kmTallinnEstonia · CityTallinn370 kmPärnuEstonia · Hidden townPärnu370 kmNuuksio National ParkFinland · Nature spotNuuksio National Park371 kmHelsinkiFinland · CityHelsinki391 kmSuomenlinnaFinland · Hidden townSuomenlinna393 kmĶemeri Bog BoardwalkLatvia · Nature spotĶemeri Bog Boardwalk393 km

Things to do

2 days in Tyresta National Park

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the bus from Stockholm to the Tyresta village entrance and walk the trails through 400-year-old pine forest.
  2. AfternoonHave a picnic on the smooth rocks by one of the quiet lakes, like Årsjön, and swim in summer.
  3. EveningReturn to Stockholm for dinner, about an hour away.

Day 2

Explore the Stockholm archipelago by ferry.

What to eat

A picnic of Swedish bread, cheese and kanelbullar.

Local tips

Make the most of Tyresta National Park

Beat the crowds

Weekends are busier at the main entrance. Weekdays are calm on the trails.

Best photo spot

The old pine trees growing on bare rock above the forest lakes.

Getting there

Buses from Stockholm take about an hour to Tyresta village.

Don't miss nearby

Stockholm and the southern archipelago.

Good to know

Some pines are over 400 years old. Part of the forest burned in 1999; walking through the regrowing area is fascinating.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Tyresta National Park

Our most hidden places around Tyresta National Park: fewer people, same wow. Unlock them with a route in Google Maps and a PDF guide of Tyresta National Park to take with you.

25 km away
Unlock the secret spots · €2.99+ VAT · one payment, valid for a year

Plan your visit

Getting to Tyresta National Park

Getting there

  • Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA)25 km away
  • Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)55 km away
  • Stockholm20 km away
  • Uppsala85 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySweden

Questions

Tyresta National Park: good to know

Is Tyresta National Park worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Old-growth forest and rocky lakes, an hour from Stockholm by bus.

How many days do you need in Tyresta National Park?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Tyresta National Park?

You can visit all year. Weekends are busier at the main entrance. Weekdays are calm on the trails.

How do you get to Tyresta National Park?

The nearest airport is Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA), about 25 km away. Buses from Stockholm take about an hour to Tyresta village.

What is there to see near Tyresta National Park?

Nearby hidden places include Stockholm (20 km), Uppsala (83 km) and Tallinn (370 km).

More hidden places in Sweden (12)