Stockholm County

Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks

Stockholm County's landscape spans from the rugged Baltic coastline to the dense inland forests of Hanveden and Riala. This selection features Tornberget, the county's highest natural peak at 111 meters, alongside historic maritime beacon sites like Nämdö böte and Möja's Vårdkasen. These locations offer views of the archipelago’s intricate waterways, World War II coastal defenses at Kanonberget, and the quiet, elevated shores of inland lakes like Viren and Hoven.

Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks — Map

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A

Tornbergstornet

Observation tower on Tornberget, the highest natural point in Stockholm County at 111 meters above sea level, located within the Hanveden forest.

B

Kanonberget

Coastal viewpoint in Nynäshamn featuring a historic World War II cannon mount and views over the harbor and Baltic Sea.

C

Tornbergstornet

The highest summit in Stockholm County, situated 111 meters above sea level in the Hanveden forest area of Haninge.

D

Nämdö böte

One of the highest points in the archipelago, historically used as a site for signal beacons to warn of approaching naval fleets.

E

Viren lake view

Elevated clearing overlooking Lake Viren within the Riala forest area.

F

Utsiktsberget

High point on the island of Öja, also known as Landsort, providing views of the Baltic Sea and the historic lighthouse.

G

Jättarsberget

High cliff within a nature reserve near Nynäshamn, offering vistas of the southern archipelago and sea lanes.

H

Vårdkasen

Historic beacon site on the island of Möja, traditionally used for maritime signaling across the central archipelago.

I

Skatudden

Coastal lookout point on the northern tip of Singö, overlooking the Sea of Åland.

J

Hoven sjö (norr)

Northern viewpoint overlooking Lake Hoven within the Riala forest landscape.

K

Hoven sjö

Lakeside vista point on the western shore of Lake Hoven.

L

Hoven sjö

Shoreline viewpoint on Lake Hoven in the Norrtälje region.

M

Skären lake

Elevated spot overlooking Lake Skären in the Riala forest.

N

Elgreten

Forested high point near Norrtälje offering views over the surrounding woodland and small lakes.

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