Tyresta nationalpark och naturreservat

Welcome to Tyresta nationalpark och naturreservat, Stockholm

Tyresta National Park and Nature Reserve, located approximately 20 km southeast of Stockholm, Sweden, offers one of southern Sweden’s finest intact ancient forests, clear lakes, and diverse wildlife just a short ride from the city. Its visitor centre, Naturum Nationalparkernas hus, shaped like the outline of Sweden, welcomes visitors with guidance and exhibitions. 

Historical Context

Established as a national park in 1993 to preserve its extensive old-growth forest—some trees are up to 400 years old—the area also witnessed a large forest fire in 1999, now serving as a living laboratory for natural regeneration and scientific research. 

Landmarks

• Primeval Forest Trail (Urskogsslingan): a trail winding through ancient pine and spruce, guiding visitors into the heart of the primeval forest. 
• Stensjön: the largest lake within the park, perfect for serene waterside hikes or brief rest by the shore. 
• Fire-affected area (1999 fire zone): a unique landscape illustrating forest recovery and biodiversity resilience, and often studied by ecologists. 
• Tyresta By (Tyresta Village): the historic village serving as the main entrance, featuring preserved farm buildings, café, lanthandel (village shop), and access to multiple hiking trails. 
• Bronze Age sites and cultural landscape: ancient and historical remains scattered through the forest, giving insight into early human presence in the region. 

Museums

• Naturum Nationalparkernas hus

  This visitor centre offers exhibitions about Tyresta’s ecology, Sweden’s national parks, and provides expert guidance and trail advice.

  Visit Website

  Opening Hours: 10:00–16:00 (November–March); extended to 17:00 on weekends April–October; open daily June 24–August 18, including Mondays (otherwise closed Mondays). 

  Ticket Price: Free of charge to enter the centre and national park grounds. 

Tips for Visitors

• Reach Tyresta Village by SL bus lines 807 or 834 from Gullmarsplan or Haninge; be aware the last bus returns around 16:30. 
• Pick up a trail map at the visitor centre (known to cost around 30 kr) or use the “Naturkartan” app for offline navigation. 
• Bring packed food or visit the café in Tyresta By; restrooms and a village shop are available. 
• Respect marked trails, and note that camping is allowed only in the surrounding nature reserve, not within the national park itself. 
• Wear sturdy shoes—some trails traverse bedrock areas where markers may be less visible. 

Sources

• Official visitor information including opening hours and free admission to park and visitor centre (sverigesnationalparker.se)
• Description of ancient forest, rare species, and cultural landscape (naturkartan.se)
• Visitor experiences and tips on public transport, trails, and guidance maps (reddit.com)