Roslagen - Sweden
- An Iron Foundry with a difference in Alunda
Alunda jarngjuteri is a small, very lively, family business founded in 1946. A wealth of objects, decorative as well as utility, has been created here since then. The famous Uppland Wattholma angels, together with
garden urns and unusual gifts in cast iron, are made and sold here.
- Alunda Football Golf, Gardebyn
Its simple rules make Football Golf perfect activity for the whole family or a group of friends, or as a corporate event.
- Graso And Neighbouring Islands
Graso is an ideal island for cycling: a unique historic landscape with pristine outer islets and lush broadleaf forests. The ferry sails from Oregrund on the hour and at 30 minutes past. There is ample accommodation such as camping, youth hostels and cottages. Orskar is a superb nature reserve north of Graso, with many
orchids and flat rocky outcrops, and frogs that put on concerts in marches and pools. Ravsten is an
island just off Graso offering access to the open sea and long unspoilt shores with protected coves and bays. The rounded rocks along parts of the coastline are good places to swim and fish.
- Picturesque Oregrund
Oregrund is a picturesque small town with a lively entertainment scene in summer. Oregrund's busy harbour is framed by many inns, cafes, exhibitions and small arts and crafts shop.
- Modelljarnvagens Hus And Frida Lovisas Tradgard in Alunda
Modelljarnvagens Hus gives you the chance to see and operate various model railways in and outside
the renovated barn. The barn also has a cafe and a shop selling products for your own layouts. Frida
Lovisas tradgard is a show garden next door.
- "Baddjavkar" and "Sommarmord" in Osthammar and Environs
Fourteen of author / director Lars Molin's film locations are marked out in Osthammar. They were used
in his films Baddjasvlar, Mona och Marie, Midvintwerduell and Sommarmond. Guided tours are available
(smartphone or brochure).
- Bison Hill, Vigelsbo - Osterbybruk
Bison Hill is home to some forty American Bison. Go on a bison safari in a roofed open-sided truck with
benches.
- Lofs Icelandic Horses
Enjoy the wonderful scenery from horseback. Trekking in the beautiful Vamsta gard farmland on safe,
calm horses is available all year round.
- Osthammar
In the 1800's, Osthammar flourished as a bathing and holiday resort. Today, the delightful town centre,
with its lush gardens, is the chief town in Osthammar Muncipality. Restaurants and small shops surround
the charming town square. Radhustorget. A stone's throw away can have a coffee, eat or shop for local handicrafts.
- Jarboden in Harg: Culture and Cafe.
Jarnboden is a cuktural centre and art gallery, beautifully situated in a pretty, whitewashed historic building dating from 1758. Jarnboden offers accomplished art exhibitions, contemporary art by established Swedish and Nordic artists, across five floors.
- Classic car meetings in Sjotorget, Osthammar.
These classic car meetings are open to everyone with old vehicles - cars, motorcycles and mopeds - 30
or more years old.
Welcome to Roslagen
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