Sights of Nacka

Saltsjökvarn
In 1888, Holmberg och Möller Qvarn AB bought a plot of land
from Danviks Hospital. Two years later, a red mill, resembling a
castle, was ready to be put into operation. The company expanded
and new mills and silos were commissioned. The most striking
building is probably the yellow semolina mill which was built in
1930 in the classical style of that era. Other activities are now
carried out in these buildings.

Danviken´s hospital
In the 16th century, Gustav Vasa ordered the hospital for the sick
and poor in Stockholm to be moved out of the city. People in the
city wanted to be rid of the smell which came from the hospital. The
hospital building which is still there today was designed by Göran
Josua Adelcrantz and was built between 1710 and 1725.
In 1788, the mentally ill were moved to an abandoned salt works
in the area. The salt works/hospital still retains its 18th century
style, but has now been renovated for residential use.

Danvikshem
The architect Aron Johansson designed this grand building which
was built between 1902 and 1915. The building is set in a beautiful
location overlooking Stockholm's harbour entrance. The hospital,
salt works and Danvikshem are buildings which reflect the development
of public health care in the country. Danvikshem is now used
as a home for the care of the elderly.

Finnboda
Finnboda Varf shipyard started operations in 1874. The shipyard's
first tanker, Talmud, was delivered in 1882 to Ludvig Nobel in St Petersburg.
During the hundred-year period between 1874 and 1974
the shipyard delivered a total of 110 vessels including warships,
trawlers and passenger steamers. The shipyard was closed down at
the beginning of the 1990s. Today there are offices and small companies
in the area.

Kvarnholmen
The mill company Tre Kronor was founded in 1898 by the wholesaler
August Engstöm. The mill was originally powered by steam,
like the Saltsjökvarn mill. However, in 1911 it was rebuilt so that it
could be powered by electricity. In 1922, the Kooperativa Förbundet
[the Swedish Cooperative union] (KF) bought the entire area.
The mills have now been closed down. Nowadays, other work is carried
out here such as IT training. Stockholmsoperan [Royal Swedish
Opera] and Dramaten [Royal Dramatic Theatre of Sweden] also
have workshops and rehearsal rooms here.

Svindersvik
Svindersvik is a summer residence from the 1740s designed by Carl
Hårleman and is situated by Svindersviken bay. The look of this
area has now been changed due to the new motorway. The building
is still intact, both on the inside and on the outside.
There are no other summer attractions which are better preserved
than Svindersvik, and it is definitely the best place to visit to
experience the real atmosphere of the 18th Century.
Nordiska Museet [Nordic Museum], which owns Svindersvik,
organises guided tours on Sundays from the middle of May to September
between 12 noon and 4 p.m.

Nacka strand
In 1899, the manufacturer J V Svensson built an engine factory in
Augustendal, as the area was previously called, in order to produce
his two-stroke engine with ignition bulbs, or 'Avance Engine'.
In 1937, Philipson Automobil AB took over the buildings and set
up a vehicle assembly plant there. The old factory buildings now
house the Nacka Strand Mäss & KonferensCenter [Nacka Strand
Congress and Exhibition Centre].
The area has several restored workshops and workers houses, as
well as a couple of older private houses. The manufacturer's house
which was built in the 1910s as well as Ellensvik/Tornvillan, built a
few years earlier, are now a popular place for meetings, small conferences and parties. There is also a small hotel at the house.
Nacka Strand is a modern city area, housed in an old industrial
environment. The transformation of Nacka Strand, from an old factory area into an attractive industrial and residential area was
carried out between 1990 and 1997.
There are several remarkable pieces of art in the area including
‘Ängel över Nacka sten’ [Angel across the Nacka stone] outside the
Court House and ‘En tanke’ [A thought] outside the Telia building.
Both were produced by the sculptor Peter Linde.
Down by the water, you can see the famous sculpture ‘Gud fader
på himmelsbågen’ [God our Father on the Rainbow]. Carl Milles
designed this sculpture in 1946, as a monument for peace and a
celebration of the creation of the United Nations. However, he only
managed to produce a bronze model. It wasn’t until 50 years’ later
that Milles' former pupil, the American sculptor Marshall M Frederics
created the sculpture to its full size. His Royal Highness Carl
XVI Gustav inaugurated the sculpture on 8 September 1995.
At the quay, you will also find Restaurang J which is open all year
round for lunch and dinner. Tel: +46 8 601 30 25

Duvnäs gård
Duvnäs Gård was the house and studio of the famous artist Olle
Nyman and his sister Kajsa. In 1999, it was renovated with the help
of Nacka municipality and the studio was opened to the general
public. On show is a collection of the artist's meaningful work
alongside exhibitions of other artists. At the studio, there is also a
summer café called Koloni which serves light lunches, home-baked
bread and cakes. The exhibition is open from May to
September, Thursday to Sunday, 11a.m – 5 p.m.
Group bookings can be made through Cecilia Eriksson
phone: +46 8 27 30 60 - +46 (0)73 647 54 39
Koloni café phone: +46 8 716 86 96 

NyckelvikenApproximately 400 m west of Stora Nyckelvikens Gård, there is a
small narrow road, which bends in a westerly direction down
towards the waters' edge to a place called Lilla Nyckelviken, a small
country estate built in the 18th Century. The singer Jenny Lind and
her family came to stay here in the summer of 1865.
Stora Nyckelviken is a summer house which Herman Petersen,
director for the East India Company, built in the 1740s. Herman
Petersen also commissioned a garden in which he built an octagonal
wooden garden pavilion in around 1750. The pavilion still stands
today. The billiard room of the summer house was inaugurated in
the 1760s by its then owner, the French ambassador Louis Auguste
le Tonne de Breteuil. The main building houses a restaurant and
cafe which is open all year round. All buildings can be booked for
parties and other events. Tel: +46 8 718 00 21.
Nacka hembygdsmuseum [Nacka arts and crafts museum] is
also located at Stora Nyckelviken.

Velamsund - Långa raden
In the most eastern part of Nacka lies Velamsund, forming a large
green lung around Velamsundsviken and Insjön. It is one of Nacka's
largest green areas, and is perfect for country walks in old agricultural landscape and untouched forests.

Velamsund is popular for people who want to experience nature, relax or take some exercise. There is a track for running and skiing
which is lit after dark. The Nacka riding club is also based here, with
everything a horse lover could wish for. At Insjön, you can visit the
Nacka Nature School, where there is a model of a biological sewage
treatment plant or aquaculture.

At Velamsundsviken, you can visit Långa Raden, a row of houses
from the 19th Century which are now home to restaurants, a glass
centre and a shop. If you want, you can try your hand at glass-blowing with the artists. You can also stay overnight at the youth hostel.
Restaurant tel: +46 8 747 99 80

Skuru bridge
Until 1830, the only way to cross Skurusundet was by boat or by
ferry. In 1831, the first floating bridge was built. The bridge which
now stands here was designed by Lars Israel Wahlman and built in
1915. When it was inaugurated, it was one of Europe's most advanced concrete constructions. The bridge is 72 m long and 32 m high.

BaggenstäketThe channel through Baggenstäket or Harträsk, as it was previously
called, has been very important for trade and sea travel in this area
for a very long time. Boats and ships would pass through these
narrow straits on their way into Stockholm. During the winter,
when the ice was strong enough, a winter road went from the archipelago to Stockholm across this channel.
As far back as the 1690s, Karl XI ordered the channel to be
blocked by bars which were placed at a certain depth. Ships with a
draught that the bars had to be opened, had to pay a toll charge to
the King's overseer. One of them was called Olof Knaap, and this
beautiful place was called 'Knapens hål' after him. On 16 July 1905
at Skogsö, Oskar II unveiled a monument in honour of the Swedes
who died in a bloody battle here at Baggensstäket when they
defeated the invading Russians on 13 August 1719.

Saltsjöbaden churchyard
At the northern most point of Skogsö, in Kyrkogårdsudden, you
can see the old graveyard for Boo and Neglinge. A little further
south is the churchyard and chapel of Saltsjöbaden which was inaugurated in 1921. The architect Erik Bülow-Hübe designed this grey sepulchre chapel.

Uppenbarelsekyrkan
The famous architect Ferdinand Boberg designed the Uppenbarelsekyrkan
[Church of the Revelation] which was inaugurated by Archbishop
Nathan Söderblom in 1913 when its donor, Knut A Wallenberg
celebrated his 60 birthday. The archbishop named the church
The person who produced many of the important works of art in
the church was Carl Milles. Among the works of art he created were
the bronze doors, the font and the alabaster sculptures on the altar.
Apart from Millesgården, the church houses the largest collection
of Milles' work. The church's figurative paintings were painted
by Olle Hjortzberg.

Vår gård Saltsjöbaden
In 1924, the Kooperativa Förbundet bought two private houses in
Saltsjöbaden for use in the society’s educational work. Both houses
were constructed in 1829 for the brothers Ernest and Arthur Thiel.
Ernest Thiel was a banker who was very interested in art.
When KF bought the houses, it also acquired several works of
art, which now form the basis for the extensive art collection at Vår
Gård. Of the two houses owned by the Thiel brothers only 'Bikupan',
as it is called, remains. In 1929, Vår Gård needed more premises
and so the society also bought Villa Skärtofta, built in 1897.
Vår Gård is now also used as a modern conference venue.
Tel: +46 8 748 77 00.

Grand hôtel in Saltsjöbaden
In 1889, the manager of Stockholms Enskilda Bank, Knut A Wallenberg, bought a large area of land from the Erstavik estate. Here he created a seaside resort called Saltsjöbaden, as a holiday destination for the people of Stockholm. People also started to build private houses here at around that time.
The Grand Hôtel, which was designed as a meeting place for businessmen, industrialists and diplomats from all over the world,
was completed in 1893 and inaugurated by King Oskar II.
In 1938, the Saltsjöbaden agreement was signed here between
LO, Landsorganisation [Swedish Trade Union Confederation] and
SAF, Svenska Arbetsgivareföreningen [Swedish Employers' Confederation]. The word 'Saltsjöbadsandan' [spirit of Saltsjöbaden] is now used in the Swedish language to represent a feeling of mutual
understanding. Tel: +46 8 506 170 00.

Open-air swimming baths
There were swimming baths in Saltsjöbaden as far back as the
1890s, one for women and one for men. However, in the 1920s people didn't think that these swimming baths were modern enough,
and so architect Torbern Grut was commissioned to design a new
one. The building was completed in 1925, and is a wellpreserved
example of the classical style which was popular in the 1920s.
There is also a sandy beach and a cafe here.