Stockholm Hiking Tour: Hellasgården Forest Trails & Lakes

Winding forest trails, sparkling lakes, and a coffee break in the quiet woods.

A guided hiking tour from Stockholm through Hellasgården's Nacka Reserve, departing from Slussen station and returning there after five hours. You'll walk scenic trails past lakes and gentle hills, stop for coffee surrounded by forest, and explore hidden viewpoints at a pace the group sets. A professional local guide leads the way in English, and light snacks are included.

The experience

You meet at Slussen subway station at 8:30 AM and take a short bus ride to Hellasgården, arriving by 9 AM ready to walk. The trail system winds through the Nacka Reserve: a mix of lush woodlands, serene lakes, and rolling terrain that stays easy to moderate throughout. The paths are well-marked and the landscape shifts as you move: dense forest gives way to open viewpoints, then back into quiet groves. This is not a strenuous climb. The pace adjusts to the group's comfort, and there's time to stop for photos or just stand still in the air.

Around 10:30 AM, the group gathers for coffee and light snacks in a clearing, a moment to breathe and talk before heading out again. The second half of the hike takes you along less-traveled paths where hidden viewpoints open up across the reserve. You'll see why locals call this place an escape. It's only minutes from the city, but the forest and water make it feel far away. By 1 PM, you're back at the reserve exit, catching the bus back to Slussen to finish by 2 PM.

What’s included

• Your professional local guide leads the hike in English.
• coffee and tea are served during the mid-hike break.
• light snacks are provided throughout the five hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this if you have a morning or afternoon free and want to hike forest trails with a small group and a guide who sets the pace, rather than navigating on your own or joining a larger tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Hellasgården from central Stockholm?

Hellasgården is a short distance from the city. The tour covers the journey by bus from Slussen station, so you don't need a car to reach the trails.

What's included in the five-hour tour?

The tour includes a professional local guide speaking English, coffee and tea, and light snacks. Transportation from Slussen station to Hellasgården and back is part of the experience.

Can I swim or use the sauna at Hellasgården?

The tour itself focuses on hiking the forest trails. Hellasgården has a lake and sauna on-site, but those are optional activities outside the guided hike and available at an extra cost if you want to add them.

What's the terrain like on the trails?

The trails are well-marked and pass through forests, around lakes, and over gentle hills. The activity level is easy to moderate, and the pace adjusts to the group's comfort, so you're not rushing.

Is this tour suitable for someone visiting Stockholm for the first time?

Yes. The tour gives you a real taste of Swedish nature without needing to plan transport or navigate on your own. A local guide shows you the reserve's best spots and handles the logistics, so you can focus on the walk and the scenery.