Lidingö, Residential island municipality in Stockholm County, Sweden
Description
Lidingö is an island municipality near Stockholm, featuring forests, green spaces, and residential areas throughout. The island connects to the mainland by bridges, blending natural environment with suburban neighborhoods.
History
The island first appears in written records from the Middle Ages, mentioned in property documents from that time. It developed from an agricultural landscape into a suburban residential area over several centuries.
Culture
The name reflects Nordic heritage and shapes how residents relate to the island's natural surroundings. Green spaces and wooded areas form the backbone of daily life here.
Practical
The island connects easily to Stockholm through well-developed road links, providing straightforward access to public transportation. Visitors should explore the bridge routes and green pathways to get around the area.
Did you know?
A working farm in the nature reserve continues traditional livestock raising and farming techniques to this day. This shows how historic practices can coexist alongside modern suburban life.
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Millesgården
926 m
Hersby gymnasium
1.1 km
Lidingö town
122 m
Grand Lidingö
184 m
Lidingö stadshus
10 m
Villa Oldenburg
372 m
Sagateatern, Lidingö
379 m
Vindarnas tempel
1.1 km
Flute-playing Angel
959 m
Skridskoprinsessan
926 m
Villa Backen
657 m
Vasaborgen
365 m
Lidingö museum
307 m
Telefonvillan, Lidingö
971 m
Anne's house
893 m
Hersby vattentorn
693 m
Ansgar Church
145 m
Millesgårdens konsthall
882 m
Centralpalatset, Lidingö
329 m
Till en annan värld
167 m
Norra Kungsvägen, Lidingö
1 km
Islinge gård
782 m
Indian med kanot
905 m
Lidingö Arena
375 m
Uppland Runic Inscription 172
747 m
Kopparhusen, Lidingö
575 m
Vattängens gård
455 m
Torsvik lightouse
1.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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