Saltsjöbaden

Saltsjöbaden is a seaside resort district in Nacka Municipality that stretches along the Baltic Sea coast with bays and islands connected by bridges and waterways. The area displays a varied shoreline with rocky beaches, bathing spots, and green spaces scattered across several pieces of land.

An industrialist purchased farmland in 1891 and built a railway to make the area accessible as a seaside resort for wealthy Stockholmers. This marked the start of transforming rural land into a modern coastal settlement that changed completely within decades.

Over time, this area has grown into a thriving seaside resort with its own character, where you can see the mix of classical villas and modern homes dotting the waterfront. The place attracts people who love the sea and value being close to nature, which shows in how residents and visitors use the paths and beaches.

The Saltsjöbanan railway line connects the area directly to central Stockholm and offers a practical alternative to driving for visitors. The best time to explore is during warmer months when the beaches and paths are full of activity and more pleasant for walking.

Between 1931 and 2001, an observatory operated here for sky observations, a scientific activity rarely visible today. Few visitors know that an asteroid discovered from this location was later named after the district itself.