Tyresta National Park

Tyresta lies close to Stockholm and can be reached by public transport or car. Its main entrance at Tyresta village has a visitor centre and accessibility-adapted services, making the park relatively easy to start exploring.

Is Tyresta suitable for an easy nature outing near Stockholm?

For many visitors, Tyresta is an accessible way to experience protected nature close to Stockholm. The main entrance at Tyresta village can be reached by public transport and includes a visitor centre and accessible facilities.

Lake Långsjön in Tyresta National Park, calm water surrounded by dense conifer forest. — Photographer's own description confirms the lake (Långsjön) is located in Tyresta nationalpark

Source: Sweden's National Parks: Tyresta National Park – Visit the park · Last verified: 8 September 2026

Stockholms län

Close to Stockholm

Official park information places Tyresta roughly 20 kilometres from central Stockholm.

Main entrance at Tyresta village

The park’s main entrance is at Tyresta village, where Naturum Nationalparkernas hus is also located.

Accessibility

The main entrance and several visitor facilities in Tyresta village are accessibility-adapted. Some routes and rest areas within the park can also be reached by wheelchair.

Plan your transport

Public transport serves the main entrance area, but routes and timetables are dynamic and should always be checked with SL before travel.