Hölö Between Castle History and Nature

Hölö combines royal history, historic churches and protected nature to create a destination with many different facets. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Hölö can tailor their stay to their own interests: castle history and parkland, walks and nature observation, or local culture can each become the focus of the trip.

Tullgarn Palace and Parkland with a History

Today’s Tullgarn Palace was built in the 1720s and has been a royal summer residence since the 1770s. Guided tours cover royal history, the history of the building and the preserved interiors. This gives visitors a direct way to explore various chapters of the palace’s history without having to limit themselves to a single historical focus.

A walk through Tullgarn Palace Park traces the development of the garden from the 17th to the 20th century. The free “Kungliga promenader” app supplements the tour with themed information about sculptures, buildings and periods in the park’s history. Lillhamnen is one of the stops along this walking route. This creates an opportunity to combine physical activity with cultural and historical discoveries when planning your day.

Forest, Trails and Migratory Birds

The Tullgarn Nature Reserve is one of the protected areas in the Hölö-Mörkö district. The Sörmlandsleden trail runs through the Tullgarn Nature Reserve and passes Tullgarn Palace. Those who enjoy walking can therefore combine a focus on the palace and park with a longer experience in nature. On a peninsula opposite Tullgarn Palace, numerous migratory birds stop to rest in spring and autumn. This seasonal feature adds a clear focus on nature to Hölö’s historical side.

Churches and Local Cultural History

Hölö Church was built in 1793 next to a preserved medieval tower. It stands elevated on the eastern shore of Kyrksjön and is clearly visible in the landscape. A smaller road leads from the main road east of the area to Hölö kyrka; there is a car park east of the cemetery. The Kulturcentrum Hölö Kyrkskola is located in the immediate vicinity of Hölö kyrka. Its school building served as a school for the local population until 1972, while the first school building at the present-day Kulturcentrum was built in 1878. Today, the Kulturcentrum offers courses and study circles in art, culture, history and crafts.

The Överhölö church ruin, also known as S:a Lucia, likewise tells the story of the area’s earlier history. It was built in the 12th century and had already been abandoned by 1575; only parts of the masonry remain. The ruin is occasionally used for outdoor services, approximately once a year. Those interested in historic sites in varying states of preservation can make this another focus of their visit.

Hölö as a Starting Point for Planning Your Trip

When looking for accommodation in Hölö, it is worth first organising the experiences you would like to have. For a culture-focused stay, Tullgarn Palace, the park, Hölö Church and Kulturcentrum Hölö Kyrkskola take centre stage. Those who want to combine nature and physical activity can consider the Sörmlandsleden, the Tullgarn Nature Reserve and migratory birdwatching in spring or autumn. The local variety also includes the Hölö Ridklubb facilities at Al gård in Hölö and the pump track at Hölö IP, which complements existing sports facilities such as football pitches, boules courts and exercise tracks.

For more travel ideas, you can also include Mölnbo, Järna and Södertälje in your plans. This allows you to choose your holiday apartment or holiday home based on the experiences you want to shape your stay in Hölö.

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