Feel the fan of history's wing on Färingsö
Few places in Sweden have such an exciting and long history as Ekerö. Here, not far from Stockholm city, crucial chapters in Sweden's history have been written for more than a thousand years. The place is a green oasis, located on a number of islands in Lake Mälaren. In addition to the two world heritage sites - Birka with the Hovgården and Drottningholms area - there is a rich selection of other attractions and activities.
Not far from Stockholm city is rural Ekerö. Here you can experience a fantastic cultural landscape with eight magnificent 12th century churches, magnificent castles and mansions. A rich art life is represented by famous architecture, small museums and art relics. Here you will find farm shops and self-picks as well as sales of handicrafts. And all this in harmony with a fabulous nature. The bike paths on Ekerö are popular and connect to the Mälardalsleden trail.
You can choose to go SL's shuttle boat to / from Tappström on Ekerö (line 89 between Ekerö-Stockholm-Ekerö) and take the bike on board. The shuttle boat runs both summer and winter, and there is a cafeteria on board.
Tip! The eastern section of Färingsö between Skå and Färentuna is more heavily trafficked. If you want to cycle up to Kungsberga and prefer smaller car traffic, it may be a good idea to take the western stretch. Take the Stenhamravägen towards Törnby and Stenhamra instead of cycling the Färentunavägen towards Skå.
Photo: Stefan Pellén
Ekebyhov's castle dates back to the 1670s, and there is both a cozy coffee restaurant and a KRAV-certified restaurant with "castle buffet".
Here you can really sit and enjoy good food and drink right on the water. Restaurant Jungfrusund is a sea pub in lovely surroundings.
At Troxhammar Golf & Krog you will find well-prepared food from the ground up with high flavors, classic and modern touch with an innovative thinking. It serves both today's lunch and à la carte.
Here you will find homemade cakes and lots of good season food that you can enjoy on the veranda or in the greenhouse. Make sure you buy something good from your own museum.
On Adelsö lies Hovgården, Birka's royal estate from the Viking Age. In a red house by the church is a cozy garden café with pastries, sandwiches and organic coffee.
In Färentuna there is a farm shop with a weekend café in an inspiring environment - ecological, close-up and unsprayed. On the weekends there is a café and well-cooked Thai food with ingredients by season.
In Mälarö Golfrestaurang you can enjoy good food or have a cup of coffee in a scenic environment. Down at the waterfront is Skytteholm and the fine park with Carl Mile's statues.
Here you can sit and enjoy a good meal, drink a well-chilled beer or just chill in ice cream. The cottage's lush grounds and its own jetties give the outdoor dining a lovely atmosphere.
The artist has his studio in Hilleshög on Färingsö, where watercolors are available for viewing and sales. Björn is happy to tell you about his painting and offers courses in watercolor painting.
Artisan Eva Bergvall has her business at Berga Farm. Here is Eva's fine production of ceramics, silver jewelery and felted wool products.
