Stallarholmen: Culture, Cycle Route and Regional Delicacies

Stallarholmen combines cultural and historical discoveries with special excursion opportunities and regional delicacies. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home for a varied stay can shape their trip entirely around their own interests: one day may lead to historic buildings, another to the start of the Björkebyleden cycle route or to seasonal blossoms at Åsa gravfält.

Culture and history with distinctive details

One of the impressive cultural destinations is Mälsåker Castle, a Baroque castle. Art exhibitions were held there and music concerts were organised in summer. This past type of event can be regarded as a special cultural highlight when planning a trip, without tying the stay to any particular current programme.

Ytterselö kyrka also offers several specific points of interest for visitors interested in culture. Its oldest sections date from the 12th century. The building includes two burial chapels from 1650 and 1728, both belonging to the Soop family. The choir windows were designed by Einar Forseth during a restoration in 1929. Also noteworthy is the sandstone baptismal font, which belongs to a small group of baptismal fonts made in Mälardalen towards the end of the 12th century.

Another historical trace leads to Åsa gravfält. The best-known archaeological monument there is Åsa domarsäte, a ship setting originally consisting of 24 upright stones. Those travelling along the Björkebyleden cycle route encounter a runestone at its beginning, erected on 2 July 2006 by Stallarholmens Vikingar.

Cycling, spring blossoms and creative places

The Björkebyleden adds its own special note to trip planning. The runestone at the start of the route sets the scene for a cultural experience. At Åsa gravfält, the character of the visit changes over the course of the year: every spring, many visitors come to see the pasque flowers blooming by the thousands.

Galleri Gulan organises several exhibitions every year. Gula Industrihuset is a former factory that is now used creatively. The same building houses Bageri Speceri, an award-winning wood-fired bakery with a café. This makes it possible to combine a visit to cultural places with a culinary break, without turning it into a fixed daily schedule.

Regional experiences and arriving by water

In the area around Stallarholmen, Selaöns Vingård accepts bookings for tours, tastings and visits. The growing operation is not open for spontaneous visits. If you would like to include this destination in your plans, you should therefore arrange the desired visit in advance. There is a boat fuel station in Stallarholmen, directly by the bridge approach on the mainland side. Boats can moor here to visit the town.

This makes Stallarholmen a suitable base for different travel preferences, without requiring you to commit to just one type of experience. Families and other travel groups can choose between culture, cycling, spring blossoms, exhibitions, café visits and booked regional activities. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, it makes sense to decide on your preferred pace first: if historic buildings are the main focus, the details of Ytterselö kyrka and Åsa gravfält offer suitable highlights. For a more active stay, the Björkebyleden takes centre stage. Those who want to discover regional flavours can plan a visit to Bageri Speceri or a booked visit to Selaöns Vingård.

More destinations for your planning

For further travel planning, you can also explore Åkers Styckebruk, Mariefred and Strängnäs. This allows you to compare different travel ideas and then decide which accommodation in Stallarholmen best suits your planned experiences.

Back to the higher-level travel overview: Strängnäs.