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Upplands Väsby and Sollentuna
ℹ️Practical info — Upplands Väsby and Sollentuna
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- The commuter train (Pendeltåg) connects both areas to central Stockholm quickly; grab an SL transit pass.
- Visit Edsviken lake in Sollentuna for beautiful waterfront walks.
- Enjoy the Swedish 'fika' culture in local cafes, especially during the colder months.
- Explore the Viking history at Gunnes Gård in Upplands Väsby during summer.
🍽 Food
Classic Swedish meatballs served at traditional local taverns.
Cinnamon buns, excellent for fika at bakeries in the shopping centers.
Shrimp toast often found at lakeside or upscale dining spots.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A modern mall with a wide variety of Swedish and international brands.
Convenient local shopping mall with boutiques and cafes.
A scenic lake excellent for walking, jogging, or a summer picnic.
Vast green area with trails passing through both municipalities.
Water temperature…
Located just north of Stockholm, Upplands Väsby and Sollentuna form a continuous urban area that perfectly balances modern suburban convenience with striking Scandinavian nature. This region is known for its well-planned communities, high quality of life, and rich historical roots dating back to the Viking Age, with numerous runestones scattered throughout the landscape. The area serves as a significant residential and commercial hub. Nature lovers will find plenty to explore here. Sollentuna is home to the remarkable Edsviken, a long Baltic Sea inlet handy for kayaking and scenic walks. The Järvafältet nature reserve has extensive forests and meadows, excellent for hiking and cycling. In Upplands Väsby, visitors can explore Gunnes Gård, a reconstructed Viking farm that provides an immersive experience into Sweden's ancient past. Getting to this region is incredibly easy via Stockholm's commuter train network, taking only about 20 minutes from the city center. Visitors can enjoy local Swedish cafes, modern shopping centers, and traditional culinary delights. The best time to visit is during summer for outdoor activities or in winter for ice-skating on frozen lakes.
- Location: Sweden
- Top sights: Överby kvarn · Ekbacken · Maratonstenen
- Nearby: Upplands Väsby (5 km)
- Population: ~36.534
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -3 | -3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 3 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 47 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 50 | 78 | 70 | 72 | 55 | 63 | 61 | 54 |
Geography
Facts
- Located just north of the Swedish capital, Stockholm.
- Well connected by the Stockholm commuter rail system.
- Home to many ancient Viking runestones.
- Features the long Edsviken inlet from the Baltic Sea.
- Gunnes Gård is a popular reconstructed Viking farm.
- Offers vast green areas like Järvafältet nature reserve.
- A rapidly growing residential and commercial area.
- Provides excellent ice-skating opportunities in winter.
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Sights in the town Upplands Väsby and Sollentuna (11)
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