Väddö skjutfält

Väddö skjutfält is a military training facility in Stockholm County that includes shooting ranges and coastal training installations spread across a large area of land and water. The site has been designed to accommodate various types of exercises and serves as a working facility for armed forces operations.

The facility was established in 1939 as a regional training center before becoming a specialized site for anti-aircraft artillery instruction in 1942. The location has continued to serve military training operations for more than 80 years.

The training area contains military roads named after regional historical figures and maintains educational facilities at Väddö kursgård for voluntary officer training.

Access to this site is restricted due to military operations, and visitors must obtain permission from the appropriate authorities before entering. It is advisable to contact the facility in advance to understand current access conditions and any limitations that may apply.

The long-term military use has inadvertently protected the natural landscape, preserving reed beds and steppe-like habitats that now attract many bird species. The coastal lagoons have become a refuge for diverse avian populations that are rarely found elsewhere in the region.