Top 20 Lakes around Täby

Täby offers a diverse range of lakes, including large bird lakes like Vallentunasjön, inland recreational lakes such as Rönningesjön, forest lakes like Mörtsjön, and Baltic Sea inlets like Stora Värtan. These water bodies are often surrounded by rich natural and agricultural landscapes.

Yes, several lakes and areas are great for families. Haga Park features a lake within a forest, suitable for observing wildlife. Pond and Wooden Bridge in Skansen is part of a landscaped park with historical houses and local animals, offering a calm environment. Lappis Beach (Ekhagen Strandbad) is also noted as a family-friendly spot with a sandy beach and BBQ areas.

Rönningesjön features bathing spots in Gribbylund and at the Skavlöten outdoor recreation area, which has a fine beach and jetties. Mörtsjön also has a bathing spot with a small sandy strip and a newly built jetty. Vallentunasjön is popular for swimming, though visibility can be poor in summer due to eutrophication. Lappis Beach (Ekhagen Strandbad) is another popular spot for swimming.

You'll find a variety of trails. Vallentunasjön is encircled by a 15 km walking and cycling path. Rönningesjön has illuminated exercise and skiing tracks, and Mörtsjön also features an illuminated track. The Brunnsviken Lakeside Walk is a 12 km path suitable for walking and cycling. For more extensive options, you can explore cycling routes around Täby, including easy to moderate tours like the 'Stockholm University – Park with Wide Open Spaces loop', or mountain biking trails such as the 'Väsjön – Östra Järvafältet loop'. You can find more details on these routes in the Cycling around Täby and MTB Trails around Täby guides.

Yes, fishing is a popular activity. Vallentunasjön is known for abundant zander, with pike, zander, and perch being common catches. Mörtsjön has a reputation as one of the better carp fishing waters in the Stockholm area, also hosting tench, perch, pike, and roach. Rönningesjön contains perch, bream, ruffe, and roach.

When conditions allow, Rönningesjön offers a 5 km ice-skating track, along with facilities for winter swimming and a sauna at Skavlöten. Stora Värtan also becomes a popular spot for ice skating when the ice is firm, with many residents venturing out to islands like Tornön or Bastuholmen.

The lakes offer various natural features. Vallentunasjön is a significant bird lake. Haga Park is a forest area where you can spot deer, swans, and ducks. Mörtsjön is part of a Natura 2000 area characterized by brown-water lakes, fens, bogs, and deciduous swamp forests. The Stora Värtan promenade offers beautiful views of the Baltic Sea inlet.

Yes, the area around Rönningesjön includes a nature reserve to the east that houses the ancient fort Skansberget and the Rönninge by open-air cultural center. Djurgården Island, which features lakes and forested areas, is home to numerous museums and historical sites.

The best time depends on your preferred activities. Summer is ideal for swimming and enjoying the walking/cycling paths. Autumn offers beautiful foliage, while winter provides opportunities for ice skating and winter swimming when conditions are right. Spring is excellent for birdwatching, especially around Vallentunasjön.

Many lake areas are equipped for picnics. Vallentunasjön's path has benches and grilling areas. The Skavlöten outdoor recreation area at Rönningesjön provides extensive lawns for picnics and fireplaces. The Brunnsviken Lakeside Walk also features picnic spots, and cafes can be found near the botanical garden.

Rönningesjön is popular due to its diverse recreational offerings. It has bathing spots, a fishing pier, wind shelters, and fireplaces. The Skavlöten outdoor recreation area provides extensive lawns, an outdoor gym, and illuminated tracks for exercise and skiing. In winter, it's known for ice skating and winter swimming with a sauna. The nearby nature reserve and cultural center add to its appeal.

Mörtsjön is a small forest lake known for its calm environment and reputation as one of the better carp fishing waters in the Stockholm area, with nine designated swims. It's part of a Natura 2000 area, characterized by brown-water lakes, fens, bogs, and deciduous swamp forests, and features an illuminated track around its perimeter.