Nyckelviken nature reserve

Nyckelviken is a nature reserve in Nacka, Sweden featuring sun-warmed rocky cliffs, extensive forest paths, and diverse habitats such as wetlands and meadows throughout the Stockholm archipelago area. The site also includes a historic manor house called Stora Nyckelviken and museum facilities on the grounds.

The main house Stora Nyckelviken dates from the 18th and 19th centuries and reflects the era of manors that once shaped this Stockholm region. The land was used for farming and forestry for a long time before eventually becoming protected as a nature reserve.

The Local Heritage Museum shows exhibitions about regional traditions and customs of the area. A working farm with cows and horses is part of the site and shapes the daily rhythm of the place.

The reserve is reached at Granitvägen 15 in Nacka with several marked trails of varying lengths that can be explored without advance booking. The paths are well-maintained and wind through different sections of the landscape, with the grounds open year-round.

Visitors can enjoy pony riding, an unexpected activity within this natural setting. This offering connects the site's livestock heritage with hands-on visitor experiences.