Remembered for its vast forests, Nackareservatet offers an escape into nature. Nackareservatet straddles the border between Stockholm and Nacka. It is one of Stockholm’s most popular outdoor areas. Nackareservatet is easily accessible for recreation and outdoor activities.
Here in Nackareservatet, you can find a setting typical of southern Stockholm. Imagine pine trees dotting the landscape. Picture rocky outcrops and wetlands with small brooks.
Nackareservatet provides many outdoor activities. Walking, jogging, orienteering and skiing are all popular. Ice skating and bathing happen here in both summer and winter. Close by lies a golf course near Björkhagen.
The landscape of Nackareservatet is dominated by pine and spruce forests. Many lakes rise above the forest. This reserve is easily accessible and beloved by Stockholmers.
Several bathing areas and trails await. These trails are perfect for walking or skiing. In winter, skates glide on plowed ice. Berries and fungi flourish in the forests. Lakes teem with storm fish and crickets. Beaver trails crisscross the area. Streamers hunt in the rapids during winter.
To protect Nackareservatet, certain rules apply. Damaging trees, shrubs, or vegetation is prohibited. Disturbing wildlife is forbidden. Dogs must remain leashed. Setting up signs is not allowed without permission. Riding is restricted to paved roads and marked trails. Using motorized vessels is banned in certain lakes and streams. Fires are only permitted in designated locations. Setting up caravans or parking them here is also prohibited.
Getting here is easy. Take bus 401 from Slussen to Hellasgården or Dammtorp. Alternatively, take metro line 17 towards Skarpnäck. Get off at Hammarby Height, Björkhagen, Kärrtorp, Bagarmossen, or Skarpnäck. Follow the signs to Nackareservatet or Hellasgården. By car, take the southern link towards Nacka. Turn off on road 260 towards Älta via Järlaleden. Turn into Hellasgården for parking at a charge.
Nackareservatet consists of two parts. One part lies in Stockholm Municipality. The other part lies in Nacka Municipality.
Sickla park is a small section north of Sickla canal. Ancient oaks grow here, some centuries old. Historically, this area was grazed. Today, locals use it for play, recreation, and exercise. Inventories revealed the broad-banded oak borer. This beetle is highly endangered in Sweden.
Lilla Sickla features an old farm environment dating back to the 1600s or earlier. The stream powered a mill. A mill existed here in the 1500s. Later, in the 1700s, a small workshop was added. It was connected to the cotton printing factory at Stora Sickla farm. Today, farm environments remain from the late 1700s.
From Hammarby Sjöstad, enter the reserve via park roads. Two eco-ducts help you on your way. The park road along Sicklasjön leads to the cultural lands at Lilla Sickla. From Björkhagen to Skarpnäck, several entrances exist. From Markus Church near Björkhagen metro, walk through the birch forest. Continue onto Sörmlandsleden south through the reserve. Other popular entrances include Hammarbybacken and Kärrtorp sports ground.
At Brotorp in the southern part, walk through a valley with small stream environments. Oak slopes and hazel groves surround you. A small bridge over Ältaån leads towards Nacka’s vast forests. To the south, Nackareservatet connects to Flatens nature reserve. Walk along Ältasjön’s shore on footbridges to the Flaten area.
Nackareservatet was protected in 2006. It spans 99 hectares. The area features coniferous forests, meadows, pastures, lakes, and streams. Nacka and Stockholm municipalities share it. The City of Stockholm owns the land. The City of Stockholm also manages it.
Take the metro to Björkhagen, Kärrtorp, Bagarmossen, or Skarpnäck. Take the bus from Slussen to Hellasgården. You can also take a bus from Gullmarsplan to Öringe stop. By car, take Ältavägen through Sickla.
Remember the rules of Nackareservatet as you explore. Respect the environment. Enjoy the tranquility. Cherish the opportunity to connect with nature in this unique urban escape.