Tyresta National Park
Tyresta, Sweden
A national park of old-growth forest just south-east of Stockholm, with marked trails past lakes and moss-covered pines. The visitor centre at the village is a good start; bring insect repellent in summer.
Tyresta National Park lies about 20 km south-east of central Stockholm and was established in 1993. The national park covers around 1,970 hectares, and the whole protected area including the nature reserve about 4,700 hectares. It is one of the largest continuous areas of primeval forest in southern Sweden, with pines up to 400 years old. In August 1999 about a tenth of the national park burned; the forest has been recovering slowly since.
Marked trails lead through forest and rocky terrain; allow two to four hours for a walk. The park lies in the municipalities of Haninge and Tyresö. Traces of the 1999 fire can still be seen in the forest. Find out about trails and visitor facilities before you go.
- Nearest town
- Tyresta, Sweden
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 59.1760, 18.2990
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Sweden: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Congestion charges in Stockholm and Gothenburg; Øresund Bridge toll. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Frönäsuds husvagnscampingCampsite11 km from Tyresta National Park
- City – StockholmCampsite11 km from Tyresta National ParkTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Långholmens husbilscampingMotorhome stopover22 km from Tyresta National ParkMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Utö CampingCampsite23 km from Tyresta National ParkTentsShowersToilets
- Klubbensborgs campingCampsite24 km from Tyresta National ParkTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Stockholm SweCamp FlottsbroMotorhome stopover24 km from Tyresta National ParkTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
All campsites in Sweden · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Tyresta National Park?
Tyresta National Park is in Tyresta, Sweden, at GPS 59.1760, 18.2990. It is about 21 km from Stockholm.
Can you camp near Tyresta National Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Morarna, about 9 km away; within 25 km there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Tyresta National Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Vasa Museum (21 km), Gamla Stan (21 km), Drottningholm Palace (29 km) and Sigtuna (59 km).
When is the best time to visit Tyresta National Park?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)