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When we are not allowed to gather indoors, nature has become our closest friend. It is outdoors that we carefully dare to live and make room for all the needs we have previously taken for granted. We take the children to the forest or the friends to the park. Exercise, food and socializing have become synonymous with fresh air. A little tentative, we dare to live again after a long period of uncertainty. So what about the summer and the holidays?
We want to take the opportunity to liven things up with some tips for the holidays due to the restrictions that have now become commonplace in Sweden. A positive reminder is that in Stockholm we don't have to travel far to experience nature, the sea and the relaxation we associate our holidays with. We all have access to a beautiful environment and incredible opportunities for bathing in all its forms. At Vår Gård we invite you to experience Saltsjöbaden, a little bit to the east with its green surroundings and inviting bathing coves. Here, the coast is lined with both cliffs and soft sandy beaches that are just waiting for happy summer guests.
Unlike a hundred years ago, when Saltsjöbaden was an exclusive seaside resort for the most affluent - today everyone is welcome. A lot of water has flown under the bridges since Saltsjöbaden was created and we have been an oasis for holidays at home since the beginning. We proudly claim that in Saltsjöbaden we can do this with baths. After all, we have over a century behind us. Here is a selection of cooling bathing spots for sunny weekends and lazy vacation days.
Saltsjöbaden's outdoor swimming pool
If you want to experience Saltsjöbaden 's most historic baths, you can easily get to Saltsjöbaden 's Friluftsbad , just a stone's throw from the Saltsjöbanan train station. The cold pool is divided into two parts, the women's bathhouse and the men's bathhouse with a shared beach. This is where the vision of a seaside resort at the end of the 19th century was founded and is recommended to those who want to bathe comfortably with a toilet, sauna and restaurant on site. This is what it might have looked like a hundred years ago, fast forward to 9.09 minutes if you're impatient. Watch movie
How to get there: Car, Saltsjöbanan (nearest station Saltsjöbaden ), bicycle
Info: Entry, stroller-friendly, parking at the train station with a 5-minute walk
Erstaviksbadet
For those of you who have difficulty choosing , we recommend Erstaviksbadet , which combines a beautiful sandy beach, large lawn and extensive cliffs with forest and nature. There is also a toilet and summer café. Load your bike on the salt lake track and pack your picnic!
How to get there: car, salt lake railway (nearest station Erstaviksbadet), bicycle
Info: pram friendly, there are more parking spaces depending on which direction you come from, about 5 to 15 minutes walk.
Baggensuddbadet
Perfect for you with slightly older children is Baggensuddsbadet in Dalen as it is a bit of a chore to get down the slope and the water deepens quickly. You can get here on foot, but it is clearly worth it as the bath offers a cozy archipelago feeling. Swimming with jetty, raft and sandy beach. No evening sun.
Mode of transport: car, salt lake railway (nearest station Neglinge), bicycle
Info: not pram friendly, parking at the train station with 15 minutes walk for car and bicycle.
Fisksätrabadet
A secret oasis for you who like to grill. Perfect for the family who wants to spend all day and packed the picnic basket full. The bath is located on a small island with both jetty and sandy beach.
Mode of transport: car, saltsjöbanan (nearest station Fisksätra), bus 465, bicycle Info: pram friendly, nearest parking Fisksätra sports ground
Vår Gård Saltsjöbaden
Of course, we can not help but mention Vår Gård . Ideal for you who are looking for your own place with proximity to amenities. The beautiful hotel area in red brick next to Baggensfjärden spreads over several hectares with a selection of small cliffs out on the islet, endless lawns, a robust jetty and a small beach. The hotel is open every day of the week with a bakery, café and restaurant.
Transport: car, Saltsjöbanan (nearest station Saltsjöbaden ), bicycle
Info: pram-friendly, generous parking and toilets.
