There is a lot to discover in Sweden’s national parks. You’ll find activities and sights that suit visitors of all ages. 

Whether you want to walk along a marked trail, explore unique landscapes or pause at a viewpoint for a break, the parks offer plenty of ways for you to enjoy nature – from easy walks to scenic lookouts and deeper adventures into the wilderness. 

Activities and sights in the national park

There are many hiking trails in Tyresta National Park. You can choose anything from a short walk of under an hour to longer routes that take a full weekend. Several trails are also suitable if you’re visiting the park with children.

At the park’s main entrance you’ll find Tyresta Village, a traditional farmyard with roots in the 18th century. Many of the buildings still stand where they were originally built. Here, you can meet the farm animals and visit the small country shop, where you can buy meat produced on the farm. The village also holds traces of the first people who settled in the area during the Iron Age.

A major wildfire in 1999 left a strong mark on Tyresta’s landscape. Today, you can hike through the affected area, which covers a total of 450 hectares, and see how nature has recovered over time.

Naturum visitor centre

Naturum – The National Parks’ House – is the main visitor centre for Tyresta. Here, you can get suggestions for hiking routes and learn about what to see and do in the surrounding area. Outside, you’ll find an information square where you can discover more about Tyresta’s unique nature and cultural values.

Naturum The National Parks’ House