Explore Sundbyholm’s nature reserve during the day and relax with a three-course dinner with white tablecloths and lit candles when evening comes along.

This hiking package offers both shorter walking loops and longer hiking trails. A short distance away you will find Mälarens longest natural beach, Europe’s northernmost beech forest and rich wildlife. If you wish for a longer route we recommend the Gyllenhielmska hiking trail. Which also bears the name of Sundbyholms castles first owner, Carl Carlsson Gyllenhielm.

Since you most likely will deviate from the trail and walk into the forest, decent shoes are a must. During your journey a break is in order, you will be able to enjoy a pre-packed lunch which includes a sandwich and some kind of coffee bread that you will receive before your walk. The nature reserve has a rich wildlife, and you will most likely be able to see tracks, if you want to see the animals however you will have to be quiet! The forest is filled with deer, wild boar, moose and foxes. Keep your eyes towards the treetops and you might be able to see different kinds of birds. In your bag you will also be able to find binoculars, which will come especially in handy when you reach the nature reserves bird tower.

A 15 minute walk from the hotel you will find the thousand-year-old Sigurd carving (Sigurdsristningen), which is the largest rock carving in Sörmland and has also been the inspiration for Tolkiens “Lord of the Rings”.

What you should bring with you:

• Good shoes, boots if its raining
• Clothes fit for the weather, including rain clothes
• Swimwear (if you wish to take a dip in the water at Mälarens longest beach)
• Bath towels for the beach
• Life jacket, if you plan a trip with the log rafts

What you may borrow from us:

• A backpack including:
  – Packed lunch (cheese sandwich, a drink, coffee, and some sort of cookie)
  – Picnic blanket.
  – Hiking map (with three marked paths, from one hour to four hour long)
  – Binoculars.
  – Simple rain poncho.
  – Information about Sundbyholm’s nature reserve, birds and other animals.
• Walking sticks (if you want).

Experience Sundbyholm

Experience Sundbyholms magnificent nature with Europes northernmost beech forest, one of Mälarens longest beaches, Sörmlands largest (and most beautiful!) rock carving and a award-winning marina.

• Hike one of the marked paths on the map (one to four hours).
• Visit the bird tower located a few minutes away, in your backpack you will find information about the most common birds.
• Rent a 7-speed bicycle in the hotel reception for a trip in our beautiful environment. Helmets are included in the price. We will offer a map with recommendations for destinations worth visiting.
• Rent one of our Osagian canoes in the hotel reception for a trip along the shoreline. Paddles and life jackets are included (only during the summer months)
• Enjoy a trip with the harbors log rafts (only during the summer months). Bring your own life jacket, a limited number is available to borrow at the harbor.
• Take advantage of the large grass plots by borrowing a board game in the reception, we offer kubb, boule, croquet and frisbee.
• Bask in the sun at Mälarens longest natural beach and cool of in the water. Bring your own swimwear and beach towels.
• Enjoy an hour of relaxing in one of our outdoor hot spas (39 degrees C). Note that these are closed during the summer months. (Book in advance, will cost extra). Bring your own swimwear.
• If you want to use the sauna (for free), let us know in the reception.
• If you’ve booked a spa-suite or a suite in the manor that offers a personal bathtub suited for 2 people, it is time to fill it with water and enjoy a relaxing evening, alone or together with a loved one. In these suites you will also be able to enjoy your own sauna.
• After a day full of activities it is time to relax with a drink at the café by the harbor, look at the boats during May until the middle of September (not included in the package).