Bro: Nature, Bro Church and Historical Traces

The 29-kilometre-long Upplands-Broleden trail runs through the Broängarna Nature Reserve. A total of 230 bird species have been recorded there – a remarkable basis for anyone who wants to combine a visit to Bro with birdwatching and physical activity. Broängarna Nature Reserve is a wetland by Lake Mälaren, bringing a distinctive landscape perspective to travel planning. Those interested in birds, wetlands and longer walks will find a concrete starting point here for planning their own day.

Nature experiences with routes of varying lengths

In Broängarna Nature Reserve, there is also a three-kilometre-long cultural and nature trail in addition to the Upplands-Broleden. It leads from the reserve’s car park to Hästholmen. The two routes of different lengths offer various ways to structure a stay: the Upplands-Broleden represents an extended route, while the cultural and nature trail describes a clearly defined route between two named points. For families, this difference is interesting when they want to focus on different things on different days.

Brovikarna is also one of the nature-related themes that plays a role when exploring the surrounding area. Brovikarna is a Natura 2000 area. Together with the Broängarna wetland by Lake Mälaren, this creates a natural profile shaped by birdwatching, landscape and water, without every activity having to be the same in character.

Bro Church and historical discoveries

In addition to its nature trails, Bro offers notable points of historical interest. Bro Church is one of the oldest stone churches in Upplands-Bro and was built in the 12th century. The interior of Bro Church features medieval vaults. Those interested in church architecture and older evidence of regional history can include this site as a separate cultural focus in their travel plans.

Bro Church offers a sweeping view of the nature around Bro; in the distance, the waters of Lake Mälaren can be seen. North of Bro Church stands a runestone that Ginnlög had erected in memory of her husband Assur, the son of Jarl Håkon. Husby i Bro is also home to a burial ground with two large burial mounds. These sites bring together different historical layers: the medieval church, the runestone and the defining traces of an older burial culture.

The right accommodation for your travel plans

If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Bro, you can base your choice on the type of trip you want. Nature-oriented travellers may wish to make the Upplands-Broleden and Broängarna Nature Reserve the focus of their stay. Others may prefer to combine their visit with Bro Church, views of Lake Mälaren and the historic sites in the surrounding area. For families, it can be helpful to prioritise these interests in advance and divide their holiday days accordingly between a longer route, a shorter cultural and nature trail, and historical discoveries.

More places to consider when planning your trip

If you would like to compare another place alongside Bro, you can also include Kungsängen in your destination search.

For the higher-level travel overview: Upplands-Bro.