30 Activities
4 Day Roundtrip Around Stockholm: Take in Nature, Parks, and Museums
Starts from
Stockholm
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
30
Duration
4 days
Length
753 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Stockholm
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
753 mi
Dani James
Travel Expert
- Stroll through Tyresta National Park.
- Wander the Kolmården Zoo.
- Transport to a different time with Johannisborg ruins.
- Meditate in Rosenlund Rosarium.
- Hike the trails in Mariebergskogen.
Start this journey towards Tyresta National Park, which has the biggest area of ancient forests in Southern Sweden. This park is surrounded by a nature reserve. Every which way you look, nature surrounds you. Next up, it's time to venture to Kolmården Zoo. It's the largest zoo in Scandinavia with the first dolphinarium in the area as well. It also had the world's first cable car safari. Head to Johannisborg's Castle ruins where the rubble tells its own past. It was destroy by Russian invaders in 1719.
The next day begins with venturing to the spectacular roses of Rosenlund Rosarium. There, you'll see over 550 kinds of roses along with have a feeling of peace wash over you. Now, the next destination is made for all, no matter your age. Take a step into the 100-year-old Jönköping city park. There's a variety of things to take part in from playing on the playgrounds to envisioning the past while staring at the old buildings. If you weren't tired yet, then stroll into the Gothenburg Botanical Garden and stare in adoration at the 16,000 species of plants throughout the garden.
Time to start the third day and the first stop is a waterfalls that's surrounded by nature. Next stop is one of my favorites, Glaskogen Nature Reserve. Here, you can hike, bicycle, canoe, swim, and go camping. If you're an outdoorsy person, then this will be a place that you don't want to miss! It covers over 28,000 hectares!
The final day will be the most calm. First off, enjoy playing or wandering in Mariebergskogen. Another place for all ages since it offers a variety of things. The trip ends in Stockholm with the Vasa Musuem that holds a warship that was once the biggest jigsaw puzzle in the world. It has 98% of its authentic parts. After taking in all the new information, it's time to test your taste buds. Try out some traditional Swedish dishes at Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh AB. Taste the delectable Swedish meatballs, or if you're a vegetarian, dine on their vegetarian options.
The next day begins with venturing to the spectacular roses of Rosenlund Rosarium. There, you'll see over 550 kinds of roses along with have a feeling of peace wash over you. Now, the next destination is made for all, no matter your age. Take a step into the 100-year-old Jönköping city park. There's a variety of things to take part in from playing on the playgrounds to envisioning the past while staring at the old buildings. If you weren't tired yet, then stroll into the Gothenburg Botanical Garden and stare in adoration at the 16,000 species of plants throughout the garden.
Time to start the third day and the first stop is a waterfalls that's surrounded by nature. Next stop is one of my favorites, Glaskogen Nature Reserve. Here, you can hike, bicycle, canoe, swim, and go camping. If you're an outdoorsy person, then this will be a place that you don't want to miss! It covers over 28,000 hectares!
The final day will be the most calm. First off, enjoy playing or wandering in Mariebergskogen. Another place for all ages since it offers a variety of things. The trip ends in Stockholm with the Vasa Musuem that holds a warship that was once the biggest jigsaw puzzle in the world. It has 98% of its authentic parts. After taking in all the new information, it's time to test your taste buds. Try out some traditional Swedish dishes at Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh AB. Taste the delectable Swedish meatballs, or if you're a vegetarian, dine on their vegetarian options.
Start this journey towards Tyresta National Park, which has the biggest area of ancient forests in Southern Sweden. This park is surrounded by a nature reserve. Every which way you look, nature surrounds you. Next up, it's time to venture to Kolmården Zoo. It's the largest zoo in Scandinavia with the first dolphinarium in the area as well. It also had the world's first cable car safari. Head to Johannisborg's Castle ruins where the rubble tells its own past. It was destroy by Russian invaders in 1719.
The next day begins with venturing to the spectacular roses of Rosenlund Rosarium. There, you'll see over 550 kinds of roses along with have a feeling of peace wash over you. Now, the next destination is made for all, no matter your age. Take a step into the 100-year-old Jönköping city park. There's a variety of things to take part in from playing on the playgrounds to envisioning the past while staring at the old buildings. If you weren't tired yet, then stroll into the Gothenburg Botanical Garden and stare in adoration at the 16,000 species of plants throughout the garden.
Time to start the third day and the first stop is a waterfalls that's surrounded by nature. Next stop is one of my favorites, Glaskogen Nature Reserve. Here, you can hike, bicycle, canoe, swim, and go camping. If you're an outdoorsy person, then this will be a place that you don't want to miss! It covers over 28,000 hectares!
The final day will be the most calm. First off, enjoy playing or wandering in Mariebergskogen. Another place for all ages since it offers a variety of things. The trip ends in Stockholm with the Vasa Musuem that holds a warship that was once the biggest jigsaw puzzle in the world. It has 98% of its authentic parts. After taking in all the new information, it's time to test your taste buds. Try out some traditional Swedish dishes at Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh AB. Taste the delectable Swedish meatballs, or if you're a vegetarian, dine on their vegetarian options.
The next day begins with venturing to the spectacular roses of Rosenlund Rosarium. There, you'll see over 550 kinds of roses along with have a feeling of peace wash over you. Now, the next destination is made for all, no matter your age. Take a step into the 100-year-old Jönköping city park. There's a variety of things to take part in from playing on the playgrounds to envisioning the past while staring at the old buildings. If you weren't tired yet, then stroll into the Gothenburg Botanical Garden and stare in adoration at the 16,000 species of plants throughout the garden.
Time to start the third day and the first stop is a waterfalls that's surrounded by nature. Next stop is one of my favorites, Glaskogen Nature Reserve. Here, you can hike, bicycle, canoe, swim, and go camping. If you're an outdoorsy person, then this will be a place that you don't want to miss! It covers over 28,000 hectares!
The final day will be the most calm. First off, enjoy playing or wandering in Mariebergskogen. Another place for all ages since it offers a variety of things. The trip ends in Stockholm with the Vasa Musuem that holds a warship that was once the biggest jigsaw puzzle in the world. It has 98% of its authentic parts. After taking in all the new information, it's time to test your taste buds. Try out some traditional Swedish dishes at Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh AB. Taste the delectable Swedish meatballs, or if you're a vegetarian, dine on their vegetarian options.
Dani James
Travel Expert
- Stroll through Tyresta National Park.
- Wander the Kolmården Zoo.
- Transport to a different time with Johannisborg ruins.
- Meditate in Rosenlund Rosarium.
- Hike the trails in Mariebergskogen.
Travel itinerary
6 Activities
Day 1
161 mi4 mi
Take in Tyresta National Park, Kolmården Zoo, & Castle Ruins
Venture through Tyresta National Park and take in the several lakes on a variety of hikes. Or check out the animal farm near the main entrance. After that, begin a drive to Kolmården Zoo, which has animals and a theme park all in one place. So, take on their wooden roller coaster, Wildfire, which will have your adrenaline pumping. Then, end the day with a stop at Johannisborg's castle ruins. This was a fortification that was built in 1614. Once the Russians invaded in 1719, it was burned to the ground. Thus, creating the ruins of today.
20:45
11 Activities
Day 2
203 mi2 mi
Gaze at Flowers in a Rosarium, a Botanical Garden, & Play in a City Park
Wander through a wide area covered in roses of all colors in Rosenlund Rosarium. Take in the 550 variety of roses as you stroll through. After that, head to the 100-year-old City Park, which is for all ages. There are pleasant hikes, animals wandering about that you can see, playgrounds, open air museum, bird museum, and a viewpoint of the city. Finally, end the day with a beautiful Botanical Garden in Gothenburg. This is one of the larger gardens within Europe at 430 acres. Most of the area is considered a nature reserve.
22:00
5 Activities
Day 3
190 mi1 mi
Waterfalls & a Day at a Beautiful Nature Reserve
Stare in awe at the water falls, hitting the clear water loudly. Trollhättefallen is a waterfall in Göta river. This begins at Malgö bridge that's in the center of the town. Now onward to the biggest nature reserve in Värmland county, Glaskogen. Every direction feels as though it has been untouched by man. The water is pristine and the trees tell a story in every sway they do with a breeze.
21:15
8 Activities
Day 4
199 mi
Nature Park, Castle, and More Nature at a Nature Reserve
Feel the breeze in your hair as you wander the trails in Mariebergskogen in Karlstad. This is the city park and was a gift in 1896. It's a place that you could easily stay for hours. Now it's time to book an experience at the Örebro Castle that's even used today! After wondering the halls of history, go back to a relaxing nature reserve, Oset & Rynningeviken. This is a great place for any bird lovers, plant lovers and cyclists.
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