Discover Boo: Nature, Trails and Culture

Boo combines extensive natural areas, trails through forest and rocky landscapes, bathing spots and a remarkable cultural history. Those planning a trip with different ideas for each day will find both longer hiking routes and shorter trails, opportunities for swimming and cultural-historical sites here. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in Boo, it is therefore worth first identifying the experiences you are looking for: Should the trip focus primarily on nature, water, activity or historical discoveries?

Nature trails between forests, rocks and bodies of water

In eastern Boo lies the Velamsund nature reserve, one of the largest recreational areas in Nacka Municipality. The observation tower on Himlaberget offers extensive views over Nacka and the inner archipelago. Several hiking trails and training loops provide access to the area. These include a lit 2.5-kilometre route, the green 4-kilometre route and the red 6-kilometre loop. These different lengths provide a practical basis for adjusting your daily plans to the desired route length.

A longer option is the Booleden trail. The trail is approximately 15 kilometres long and runs from Boo hembygdsgård in Orminge to the Strömmen farm at the boundary with Värmdö Municipality. Along the way, the Booleden passes through forests and across rocky areas, past small forest lakes and over meadows. Those who prefer a longer route can take these details into account when planning; those who want to combine several shorter activities will find additional trails in Velamsund.

Swimming and nature in northern Boo

The Rensättra nature reserve in the northern part of Boo encompasses grazing land, old Scots pine forests on rocky ground and stream habitats. The 2.7-kilometre Lila slingan trail passes meadows, horse paddocks, bodies of water, allotment gardens, spruce forest and rocky terrain. There is also an opportunity to swim on the shore of Sågsjön.

Boobadet also offers various features for a stay by the water: a ramp for step-free access, a sandy beach, bathing jetties and cliffs. The bathing area can be reached by bus route 414 to the Boo gård stop, followed by a walk of approximately 600 metres.

Cultural-historical discoveries in Boo

Boo's cultural heritage includes a cultural-historical walking tour that can be taken with a guide and includes a stop in front of Boo Gård. Boovalvet is a preserved cellar northwest of Boo herrgård that may date from the 16th century. Boo kyrka contains a series of stained-glass windows depicting the Passion story, as well as wall and vault paintings by Olle Hjortzberg.

The history of the chapel also offers a special insight: After the Russian devastation of 1719, the chapel built in 1635 was burned down. The palace architect Nicodemus Tessin then built a new chapel, which was inaugurated in 1724. The Baggensstäkets cultural reserve in Boo is intended to provide a natural area close to residential areas for recreation, complementing the connection between the landscape and local history.

Which accommodation location suits your trip?

When searching for a holiday apartment in Boo, you can use your planned priorities as a guide. For hiking days, the trails in Velamsund, the Booleden and the routes in Rensättra are important reference points. If water-based experiences are the focus, Boobadet and the opportunity to swim at Sågsjön should be included in your plans. Those interested in culture can consider the walking tour, Boo Gård, Boovalvet and Boo kyrka. This way, you choose your accommodation not only according to the place name, but according to the kind of trip you want to experience in Boo.

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