Judarskogen, Nature reserve in Bromma district, Stockholm, Sweden
Judarskogen is a nature reserve in Stockholm's Bromma district containing a lake, wetlands, meadows, and mixed forest connected by walking paths. These trails link different sections and pass through varied habitats that make up the reserve's landscape.
The area became a nature park in the early 1900s and gained official nature reserve status in 1995. It was designated as an Urban Quiet Park in 2022.
The name comes from Lake Judarn, which derives from an old word describing the sounds of the surrounding landscape. Visitors experience this natural quietness while walking through the different habitats.
Information signs explain glacial geological formations as visitors explore the different trails through the reserve. Sturdy footwear is advisable, especially in the wetter sections of the area.
The reserve is home to all amphibian species found in Stockholm, including the crested newt with distinctive mating displays during breeding season. This diversity makes it an important location for observing these creatures in their natural habitat.
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