Tyresta village — with history dating from the 1700s

During summer the fields and meadows are filled with a variety of herbs and insects.

Grown on the cropland are grains that are primarily used for fodder. Along the forest edge, sheep and cows from Tyresta Farm can be seen. These lands contrast sharply with the wilderness character of the ancient forest. Here, nature has been shaped by humans and grazing animals for many centuries. 

Some of the buildings date from the 1700s. Most remain in their original locations. The village road winds among fences that were previously intended to keep grazing animals away from cropland.

Here there are also graves from the Iron Age that are traces of the first resident population. A man named Farbjörn from the Viking Age had a greeting carved which remains for us to read a thousand years later: ”Farbjörn had this stone carved in memory of  Håulv. His son Halfdan carved the runes.”

Eat home-baked goods at the cafe, grill lamb sausage at the village shop, watch birds from the bird tower, visit one of Sweden’s finest naturums, enjoy the open landscape.

Also in Tyresta are Wendla’s handwork studio, Marie’s yoga studio and Haninge Outdoor Association.