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Things to see in Handen (Sweden): 44 places and when to go
Handen is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (16), Nature (14), Wildlife (9). The best known are Tyresta National Park, Årsta Castle and Tyresö Palace. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 59.1698, 18.1425
- Places
- 44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (16) · Nature (14) · Wildlife (9) · History (5) · Hot springs (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 55 km as the crow flies
What to see in Handen
The places in and around Handen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Tyresta National ParkNational park of Sweden7.8 km
- Årsta CastleBuilding in in Haninge Municipality, Sweden7.5 km
- Tyresö PalacePalace started in the 1620s and completed in 1636 by the Lord High Steward Gabriel Oxenstierna12 km
- Stockholm Sweden TempleMormon temple in Stockholm, Sweden5.4 km
- Sandemar CastleCastle in Sweden14 km
- ErstavikenBay13 km
- Flemingsbergsskogen Nature ReserveNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden11 km
- KalvfjärdenBay12 km
- Sandemar Nature ReserveNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden13 km
- TelegrafbergetMountain in Tyresö, Sweden14 km
- TornbergetMountain in Haninge Municipality, Sweden8.1 km
- GålöNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden12 km
- Österhaninge ChurchBuilding in Haninge Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden5.0 km
- Sankt Eskils kyrkaChurch building in Haninge Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden4 m
- VissvassfjärdenBay14 km
- ÅgestabadetPublic beach6.9 km
- Björksättrahalvön nature reserveNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden6.6 km
- GladöskogenNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden8.8 km
- Naturum, Tyresta National ParkMuseum5.4 km
- Paradiset nature reserveNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden5.9 km
- Rudan nature reserveNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden1.5 km
- RunstenSwedish runic inscription4.6 km
- StensjöborgBuilding in Tyresö Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden9.8 km
- Tyresta nature reserveNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden9.7 km
And the other 20, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Huddingeleden (2), Huddingeleden (3), Huddingeleden (4), Huddingeleden (5), Huddingeleden (6), Huddingeleden (7), Kristinaleden, Nyckelvandring, Sörmlandsleden, section 2, Sörmlandsleden, section 3, Sörmlandsleden, section 4, Sörmlandsleden, section 5, Sörmlandsleden, section 6, Sörmlandsleden, section 6:1, Barbecue area Ugglekojan, Vattnets kraft
- Hot springs: Östra nora havsbad, Oxnö Havsbad, Oxnö Klippbad
- Stargazing: Saltsjöbadens observatorium
When to go to Handen
The best time to visit Handen is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible6:35
- FebPossible8:54
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:09
- MayBest time16:38
- JunBest time18:10
- JulBest time17:31
- AugBest time15:14
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:48
- NovBetter not7:16
- DecPossible5:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 50. In May, 43 of the 44 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Handen
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 55 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Sorunda21 places26 km
- Södertälje32 places30 km
- Stavsnäs32 places34 km
- Ekebyvägen33 places42 km
- Trosa30 places47 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Handen?
The best known: Tyresta National Park, Årsta Castle, Tyresö Palace, Stockholm Sweden Temple, Sandemar Castle. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Handen?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 50.
How do you get to Handen?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 55 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Handen as the destination and these 44 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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