Best lakes around Tyresö are integral to the Tyresån Lake System, offering diverse natural beauty and recreational opportunities. This municipality in Stockholm County, Sweden, features numerous lakes that are well-suited for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by a mix of forest landscapes, green spaces, and waterways. Many lakes provide amenities for visitors, making them central hubs for recreation.
Last updated: August 29, 2026
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The campfire site at Bylsjön in Tyresta National Park is idyllically located directly on the lake and offers a beautiful resting place amidst the forest landscape. At the designated campfire site, you can take a longer break in suitable conditions and enjoy the view over the water. Especially in the evening, the combination of lake, forest, and campfire site creates a quiet, typically Scandinavian atmosphere.
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The camping and picnic site by the lake in Tyresta National Park offers a beautiful resting and overnight spot right on the water, surrounded by the quiet forest landscape of the national park. The lakeside location is particularly suitable for a longer break during your hike or for a nature-close overnight stay on a multi-day tour. Between water, rocks, and dense forest, you can experience Tyresta's secluded atmosphere particularly intensely here.
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The path along Långsjön leads directly along the elongated lake through the quiet forest landscape of Tyresta National Park. Again and again, beautiful views of the water and the opposite, densely wooded shores open up between trees and rocks. The combination of a narrow forest path, rocky terrain, and a tranquil lake landscape makes this section a particularly atmospheric part of the hike.
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Numerous well-marked and well-trodden trails. The gentle gradient allows for easy walking for about twenty kilometers. Beautiful views and sightings of ravens, ospreys, and woodpeckers are among the many opportunities.
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There is a fire pit with a wonderful view of the water
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There are really great rock formations to see here
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The path stretches like many paths in the nature reserve directly along the lake :)
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Several lakes in Tyresö offer excellent swimming opportunities. Wooden Bridge Over Lily Pad Lake is popular in warm weather. Albysjön is a well-known spot, and Barnsjön features two municipal bathing spots. Tyresö-Flaten also has generally low bacterial levels, making it safe for bathing. Öringesjön has a designated bathing area with typically good water quality.
Yes, Tyresö offers several family-friendly options. Albysjön, with its Alby Friluftsgård, provides grill areas, hiking trails, and large grassy areas for activities. Camping and picnic area by the lake, Tyresta National Park is a designated rest area with toilet facilities suitable for families. Barnsjön also has barbecue spots and exercise tracks, while Fireplace at Lake Bylsjön offers a relaxing spot with a view.
Tyresö has many lakes suitable for fishing. Albysjön is popular for angling, and Barnsjön is known for both fishing and swimming. Drevviken is considered one of the best sport fishing lakes in the county. Tyresö-Flaten offers species like perch, zander, and pike. Öringesjön is popular for fishing, though it requires a permit. Sandasjön is a prime destination for anglers, managed for trout, rainbow trout, and char, allowing spin, fly, and ice fishing.
During winter, if the ice is thick enough, several lakes offer activities. Albysjön maintains groomed ice-skating tracks. Wooden Bridge Over Lily Pad Lake is also used for ice skating. Fatburen is particularly popular for ice fishing. Öringesjön freezes quickly and is used for skiing, ice skating, and ice fishing, as is Sandasjön for ice fishing.
Many lakes in Tyresö are surrounded by hiking opportunities. Albysjön is part of a nature reserve with hiking trails. Barnsjön has scenic walking paths and exercise tracks. The Sörmlandsleden hiking trail passes by Öringesjön and north of Sandasjön. You can find more detailed hiking routes and guides for the area, including trails like the 'Ancient Fort Loop' and 'Storskogsrundan Loop', on the Hiking around Tyresö guide.
Yes, Tyresö's lakes offer chances for wildlife spotting. Signs of beavers can be seen along Albysjön. Öringesjön is known for its rich birdlife and diverse water vegetation, making it one of the most species-rich lakes in Södertörn. The peninsula Rävnäset, near Fatburen, is a significant habitat for various rare species, including bats. The Path Along Långsjön is also noted for sightings of ravens, ospreys, and woodpeckers.
Several lakes in Tyresö are integral to nature reserves. Albysjön is surrounded by protected nature, including the Tyresta and Alby nature reserves. Fatburen is also part of the Alby nature reserve, and the peninsula Rävnäset, separating Fatburen from Albysjön, is a municipal nature reserve. There are ongoing efforts to establish Barnsjön as a nature reserve to protect its biodiversity.
Yes, the area around Tyresö's lakes is suitable for cycling and running. Alby Friluftsgård by Albysjön offers exercise loops. You can explore various routes, including gravel biking and running trails. For more options, check the Gravel biking around Tyresö guide and the Running Trails around Tyresö guide, which include routes like the 'Alby 4 km Lighted Trail'.
Drevviken is the largest lake in the Tyresån water system. It is shared with neighboring municipalities and has a maximum depth of 14 meters. It's particularly known for sport fishing and its improved water clarity.
Yes, there are. Fatburen is situated near Tyresö Palace, and a pilgrim's trail runs around the lake. Fatburen is also known as the inspiration for Prince Eugen's painting 'Det stilla vattnet'. The historical industrial activity around Albysjön, utilizing its hydropower, also adds a unique cultural dimension to the area.
The Långsjön located within Tyresta National Park offers a more secluded natural experience for fishing, with perch, pike, and roach found there. This is distinct from the Långsjön shared by Tyresö and Haninge municipalities.
Yes, there are. The Camping and picnic area by the lake, Tyresta National Park provides a designated camping and rest area with toilet facilities. Alby Friluftsgård by Albysjön offers grill areas, and Barnsjön has barbecue spots. The Path Along Långsjön also has many spots suitable for a lunch break or a little picnic.


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