Haninge: Nature, Trails and Culture around Rudan

Around Rudan, Haninge combines nature experiences, outdoor activities and culture in an unusually diverse way. The Rudan recreational area and nature reserve lies directly next to Handen commuter rail station. This makes the area particularly suitable for travellers who want to plan varied days: one day may take you through the landscape, while on another you can visit art and events in Handen. When choosing a holiday apartment in Haninge, you can therefore consider whether short distances to nature experiences, good transport connections or proximity to cultural offerings are especially important to you.

Rudan for active and relaxing days

The Harspåret cultural trail is 3.4 km long and combines exercise with a themed exploration of the surrounding area. For a more compact circuit, there is the 1.7 km Maxingeslingan, which is illuminated and adapted for accessibility. This provides a choice of routes for planning your day, without committing you to just one type of stay.

Rudan also offers sporting activities. The disc golf course has 18 holes and can be used by anyone with a disc. If you prefer to travel by bicycle, you will find mountain bike trails measuring 4.4 km, 5.5 km, 8.8 km and 15 km.

Swimming is possible at Övre Rudasjön. There is also a large jetty and a sandy beach. The lake complements the trails and sporting activities with a more peaceful option for your day of travel. Those travelling with different interests can therefore plan Rudan as a destination for exercise, nature observation and a break by the water.

Getting there and finding your way around Handen

Rudan can be reached by commuter rail to Handen station or by bus to the Handen terminal. The starting point of stage 5 of the Sörmlandsleden is also located near Rudans gård in Handen. This starting point can be reached by commuter rail to Handen station and via the Rudans friluftsgård exit. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Haninge can take this information into account when planning their days, without relying on a car as their only means of transport.

Haninge Centrum is also an important orientation point in the municipality. It is the municipality’s largest shopping centre and an important destination in Handen’s developing regional town centre. For trip planning, this makes it possible to combine nature experiences in Rudan with a stay that also takes the Handen area into account.

Art and culture as another side of the destination

Haninge is shaped by more than just trails, lakes and nature reserves. The Haninge konsthall in Haninge kulturhus is a venue for contemporary art. Haninge kulturhus also presents art, theatre, concerts and lectures under one roof. The Museum för offentliga ting is an installation of public art in Stora Arkens torg in Handen.

Another notable work is Blickfång: it consists of two light artworks on either side of the crossing towards Rudan. Eskilsparken is also home to a group of sculptures made from hewn granite by Pye Engström. These stops add a cultural dimension to a trip to Haninge, without requiring the stay to focus on just one theme.

More destinations for trip planning

For further orientation, you can also visit the pages on Ornö, Tungelsta, Handen, Västerhaninge, Vendelsö, Dalarö, Utö and Muskö. With Rudan, Handen and its cultural offerings, Haninge itself provides a good basis for deciding on the desired mix of nature, activity and discovery during your stay.

For the higher-level travel overview: Haninge.