Nynäshamn is in Södermanland, on the island of Södertörn, about 40 miles from Stockholm. The sheer number of rune stones and other ancient ruins indicate that the site has been populated since at least the Stone Age. In the 1900s, the town grew into an important harbour and industrial site. Today, it is appreciated by residents and visitors alike for its beautiful natural surroundings and sea views.
The 1912 Olympic Games sailing tournaments were held here, and the Beach drive was constructed to watch them. You can see the Baltic Sea from here, and this route is very popular for walking, cycling or in-line skating. Nearby is Nynäshamn open-air museum, home to buildings dating from the 18th-20th centuries, including a smithy, a store house and a pavilion. To get a feel for local ancient history, continue along the 5-mile Rune Path, where you can see rune stones and burial fields along the way.
There is no shortage of locations to enjoy water activities. You can fish from the coast or in the lakes Fjättern and Muskan, or take the family along for a dip in the shallow Nickstabadet or Nåttarö. Wave-surfers, wind-surfers and kite-surfers consider Torö Stenstrand a fantastic place for these sports. Boats depart from the point of Torö for the island of Landsort, which features rocky beaches and Sweden's oldest preserved lighthouse.
Nynäshamn is rich in flora and fauna. Go out to catch sight of a seal or sea eagle, or take your binoculars inland to Våtmark Alhagen, where you can spot grebes, moor hens and cranes, along with many other birds. Sheep and cattle graze in open pasture in the Käringboda nature reserve, whilst Adam and Eve orchids blossom in Rassaviken.
Proximity to Stockholm makes Nynäshamn an easy destination to reach. Those arriving by plane can go to Arlanda, Skavsta or Bromma and then continue on by bus or rail. Once at the destination, boats regularly leave for the various islands of the archipelago.
During a weekend in Nynäshamn, leisure and relaxation are near at hand, both at sea and on land. Discover your own special place in the town and the island it sits on.
