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Sweden remains one of Europe's best kept secrets. It offers the contrasts between a vast, glorious countryside and bustling, developed cities. The beauty is that both are within your reach from the moment you arrive.

Sörmland county is located only a stone's throw from Stockholm and offers a wealth of opportunities for the nature lover. Often described as Sweden’s southernmost wilderness, it is renowned for its sprawling forests, countless lakes, tranquil beaches and endless daylight. It is a county where the air is pure, the water crystal clear and the wildlife plentiful. Peace, tranquillity and calm abound. Sörmland, in fact, provides the perfect setting for a trip to the great outdoors. And the charming village Trosa is a delight to wander around after a day of activity, not to mention the wealth of manors and palaces which are strategically and beautifully positioned throughout the countryside.

Stockholm, on the other hand, is a city bustling with life and emotion but its unique location on countless islands allows a distinct feeling of space so rarely found in a city. Take a stroll and enjoy the views of the colourful architecture from one of its many shorelines, or take a boat out to one of the 24,000 glorious islands in Stockholm's endless archipelago. Stretching some 80km east of Stockholm deep into the Baltic waters, it formed during the last Ice Age and is today considered to be one of the world’s natural wonders.

Itinerary

Arrive Stockholm and self transfer to your hotel.

Opt: walking in Stockholm Ecopark/Djurgården

Opt: visit and hiking in Tyresta National Park (approx. 50 mins train/bus)

Overnight at Rex Hotel or similar.

After breakfast a transfer from Stockholm to Tullgarn Palace (transfer time 1 hr)

Visit Tullgarn Palace

Hike from Tullgarn Palace to Trosa along Sörmlandsleden

Hiking distance; Tullgarn to Trosa about 7.5 - 12 miles (easy-moderate)

After breakfast a transfer from Trosa to Stendörren nature reserve (transfer time 30 mins)

Hiking at Stendörren, visit islands, viewpoint and Naturum information centre Boat from Stendörren to Sävö island Hiking on Sävö island following Sörmlandsleden Boat from Sävö island to Källvik. Hiking Källvik to Sandvik beach. Transfer Sandvik beach back to Trosa

Hiking distance; Stendörren/Sävö/Källvik 7.7 miles (easy)

Boats included: Studsvik to Sävö 15 mins; Sävö to Trosa 20 mins

Free day in Trosa. In the afternoon a boat from Trosa to Nynäshamn

Opt: walk Strandvägen in Nynäshamn

Hiking distance; no fixed distance

Boats included: Trosa to Nynäshamn 3hr

Bus Nynäshamn to; Häringe-Hammersta. Hiking at Häringe-Hammersta nature reserve

Bus back Häringe-Hammersta to Nynäshamn

Walk Strandvägen in Nynäshamn. Hiking distance; flexible 6-9 miles

Bus/train included: Nynäshamn to Häringe & return (40 mins each way)

Note: Spa also included at hotel each evening

Boat from Nynäshamn to Ålö . Hiking from Ålö to Utö, Gruvbryggan

Hiking distance; Ålö to Gruvbryggan 7.5 miles (easy)

Boats included: Nynäshamn to Ålö 1 hr

After breakfast, hiking on Utö to northern end of island, then boat from Utö Gruvbryggan to Fjärdlång. Hiking on Fjärdlång to Tysta Klint and return. Boat from Fjärdlång to Stockholm

Hiking distance; Utö/Fjärdlång 6 miles (easy)

Overnight in Stockholm

Boats included: Utö to Fjärdlång 30 mins; Fjärdlång to Stockholm 3¼ hr

Breakfast at the hotel. End of arrangements