Nackareservatet is one of Stockholm’s most accessible and rewarding natural areas, a protected nature reserve covering approximately 99 hectares split between Stockholm and Nacka, offering a rich mix of conifer forest, meadows, lakes, wetlands, and small stream environments that together create a genuinely varied outdoor experience just a short metro or bus ride from the city center.
Nackareservatet, nature so close to the city center
What Makes Nackareservatet Special
The reserve is particularly well suited for hiking, with multiple trail systems including the long-distance Sörmlandsleden passing through and a blue trail running from Hellasgården toward Solsidan, supporting everything from easy casual loops to more serious hikes. For those seeking a natural river feel, areas like Brotorp and the small bridge over Ältaån offer stream valleys and mixed woodland scenery that feels surprisingly wild for such an urban-adjacent location.
The natural river at Nackareservatet, clear water and calm currents
Key Entry Points
Key entry points include Sickla park in Hammarby Sjöstad, where you can step directly into the reserve and follow the shoreline of Sickla Sjö deeper into the forest. Hellasgården is the most well-equipped starting point with lit exercise tracks, an outdoor gym, and access to longer routes.
Beyond hiking, the reserve is a genuine year-round outdoor destination supporting:
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Orienteering
- Berry and mushroom picking
- Winter skating on plowed tracks
This makes Nackareservatet arguably the most practical and complete natural escape closest to central Stockholm for those who want real nature without traveling far.
Getting There by Public Transport
The closest station is Sickla (Tvärbanan 30), adjacent to the reserve. Here are the recommended routes:
Fastest Route (20 min):
- Leg 1: Metro Green Line 17 (Skarpnäck)
- T-Centralen (Track 4) → Gullmarsplan
- 06:20 → 06:29 (9 min)
- Leg 2: Tvärbanan 30 (Sickla)
- Gullmarsplan (Track 6) → Sickla
- 06:33 → 06:40 (7 min)
- Total fare: SEK 43 / SEK 26 (reduced)
Walking from Sickla to Nackareservatet: Sickla station is adjacent to Nackareservatet, exit toward Sickla centrum and follow nature trail signs (approximately 5 to 10 minutes walk into the reserve).
Alternative Routes:
| Route | Duration | Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Metro 17 + Tvärbanan 30 | 20 min | Gullmarsplan |
| Bus 53 + Bus 401 | 20 min | Londonviadukten |
| Red Line 14 + Bus 414/422 | 27 min | Slussen |
Note: Nackareservatet is a nature reserve without direct transit stops. The nearest station is Sickla (Tvärbanan 30), then walk into the reserve from there.
What to Expect
“For those of you who like hiking, you can experience the sensation of a nature reserve forest around Stockholm, specifically at Nackareservatet. Here, there is also a river with clear water and a fairly calm current. Here, you can fish or even take the kids and family for a picnic, especially in the summer. The distance to reach the river is not too far, it can be reached by walking about 30 minutes from the nearest metro station, line 17, and stop at Tunnelbana Bagarmossen. From here, you can take a bus and stop at Djursjukhuset or go straight to Nackareservatet forest or to a closer river spot like Oak Forest at the Canal.”
Scenic views throughout Nackareservatet
Plan Your Visit
Nackareservatet is a nature reserve with no direct transit stops. The nearest station is Sickla (Tvärbanan 30), from there it is approximately a 5 to 10 minute walk to the reserve entrance.
Contact and Location
- Address: 128 47 Nacka, Sweden
- Phone: +46 8 508 28 800
- Website: Länsstyrelsen Stockholm
- Maps: Google Maps
