Tyresta by

Tyresta by is a small, preserved village and cultural site located inside Tyresta National Park in Stockholm County, Sweden. The area is part of a protected landscape notable for its traditional buildings and nearby old-growth forest.

The village area contains historic farm buildings and open landscape that illustrate traditional rural life, and is served by a network of marked trails that pass through nearby old-growth pine and mixed forest. Visitors use the site as a starting point for walks and nature observation, and there is interpretive information about the cultural and natural environment.

Tyresta National Park was established in 1993 to protect remnants of natural forest near Stockholm and the cultural landscape of the village. The village buildings have been preserved as part of cultural heritage work connected to the park.

Tyresta by lies roughly 20 kilometers south-east of central Stockholm, within a forested area of Stockholm County and accessible by local roads and public transport links to the park’s visitor area.

• Protected area: Located within Tyresta National Park, which is a protected area preserving both cultural landscape and natural forest.
• Visitor access: Open to visitors year-round with marked trails suitable for short walks and longer hikes; seasonal conditions can affect trail access.

What to See #

• Tyresta village: A small, preserved rural settlement with traditional farm buildings that illustrate historic local architecture and land use.
• Old-growth forest: Contiguous protected forest area characterized by pockets of old-growth pine and mixed forest with marked hiking trails and boardwalks for visitors.