Description
The northern part of Farstanäs is mostly flat farmland with some pastures by the shore facing the bay, while its southern part is dominated by a forested hill. There is a bath and camping site on the eastern point of land (Näset) and from the hillock on the very point of the cape you get an expansive view. Farsta Manor is often used as a conference centre.
Accessibility
The reserve is situated approximately 1 Swedish mile south of Södertälje, next to the old E4 road. There are also bus connections to the area.
The purpose of the reserve:
To safeguard an area that is of great value in terms of bathing and recreational activities.
Decree: The County Administrative Board June 28, 1967.
Acreage: 383 hectare.
Conservation manager: Södertälje Municipality.
Restrictions for the public:
Besides regulations and prohibitions in laws and constitutions it is not allowed to:
- Destroy or damage permanent natural objects or configurations.
- Damage or remove growing or dead trees and bushes and to pick or dig up flowers.
- Deliberately disturb the wildlife, for example by disturbing nesting birds and to take or damage eggs or nests.
- Bring unleashed cat or dog into the area.
- Set up tents or park vehicles in places other than the ones provided for this purpose.
- Make fire.
- Use radio, record player, tape recorder or similar equipment in a disturbing way.
- Ride a bicycle, drive a motor vehicle or other transport vehicle on other roads or paths than those that are intended for bicycle riding or driving.
- Litter the area with metal, plastic, glass, paper or other rubbish.
The picture above: A public bathing place at Farstanäs nature reserve. Photography Bo Ljungberg
