Nature reserves

Three of Södertälje’s nature reserves used to be protected nature conservancy areas in accordance with our previous nature conservation legislation. Since 1999 those protected nature conservancy areas are to be considered as nature reserves according to the Environmental Code. In the reserves, certain regulations apply for both landowners and the general public. These areas have usually been protected for several reasons. Not only have natural values been preserved, but the nature reserves have also been made more accessible.

Amongst the actions that have been taken and the visitor facilities that have been provided within the areas, we can mention a few here. Information boards have been placed in the reserve, car parks have been provided, fences have been put up and passages have been made as well as clearing and marking of pathways. The protection of these areas has in many cases made it possible to preserve our valuable cultural heritage as well.

Södertälje’s natural reserves

Links to each one of Södertälje’s reserves listed in the order they were designated:

Farstanäs (1967)
Tullgarns natural reserves (1984)
Tullgarns Conservation Area (1984)
Öbacken-Bränninge (1992)
Parkudden-Lövsta (1992)
Lina (1992)
Slessberget (1992)
Kålsö (1992)
Bornsjön (1995)
Grottberget (1996)
Stora Envättern (1996)
Vattgruvsmossen (1996)
Korpberget (1997)
Yttereneby (1997)
Eriksö (1998)
Fifång (1999)
Bårsjön (2004)
Talbyskogen (2004)
Kalkberget (2006)
Stora Alsjön (2008)

The picture above: From Kalkbergets nature reserve. Photography Bo Ljungberg.