Welcome to Stenshuvud National Park with information centre Naturum.
Stenshuvud is a place of many geological contrasts, and its array of plant and animal species is among the most diverse in the Swedish national park system. Ancient monuments and other interesting historical remains are to be found here, as well.
The legendary mount of Stenshuvud rises to a height of 97 meters above the sea. The view from its crest is magnificent. To the south, broad heaths and dry meadows bursting with flowers stretch across the level sandflats. Where they meet the sea, the sandflats open into an inviting bathing beach.
The coastline to the east is more dramatic, with sharply gouged cliffs and fields of stone rubble; beyond, the blue sea with its open horizon. On clear days, the Danish island of Bornholm can be spotted to the south. During summer, the view inland is over the compact roof of a broadleaf forest.
Stenshuvud National Park was founded in 1986; its area is 386 hectares (954 acres). The park was established in order to preserve a large natural area of special geological and biological significance, which also provides a valuable setting for outdoor recreation.
The openinghours for information centre:
Mon - Sun 11.00-16.00 August 18 - December 19 and January 12 - june 18, 2009
Senast uppdaterad: 9/12/2008
Sidansvarig: Fredrik Ståhlberg