(I) In Årstafrun's footsteps - through diaries, everyday life and 19th century Stockholm

Join us on a captivating city walk that combines history, culture and nature. Explore Årsta through the eyes of Märta Helena Reenstierna – Årstafrun who for 46 years portrayed life at Årsta farm in her famous diaries.

From City Pulse to Nature Reserve
The walk starts at Årsta square where you are met by Bror Marklund's iconic sculptures. From there we take us through Årsta's unique 1900s architecture with the EPA houses' galleries and on to the historic cottage Sköntorp.

Årstaskogen's Magic
We continue to Årstaskogen, today a protected nature reserve filled with lush paths and scenic views. Here you will hear about Årstafrun and her poetic depictions of butterfly-adorned meadows, paradisiacal gardens and the rich agricultural life that once defined the area.

Ending with Historical Feast
The city walk ends at Storängsparken where the story of the great mowing beer comes to life. You get an insight into Årstafrun's everyday life and the festivities that characterized life at Årsta farm.

Book your place today and discover Årsta's history, nature and magic in Årstafrun's footsteps!

What is included?

• Bror Marklund's sculptures at Årsta square – Discover works of art that reflect Årsta's cultural heritage.

• EPA houses' galleries – An insight into the unique urban architecture of the 1900s.

• The historic cottage Sköntorp – Learn about life at the cottage and its role in Årsta's history.

• Årstaskogen's nature reserve – Wander through a lush oasis with historical connections to Årstafrun.

• The story of the mowing beer at Storängsparken – A vivid depiction of Årstafrun's diaries and life at Årsta farm.

Practical information

• Meeting place/end of the walk:
  Meeting in front of the cinema, Årsta Folkets Hus, Årsta torg. Take bus 160 to Årsta torg from Gullmarsplan or Årstaberg. The walk ends in Storängsparken. With bus 160 you can travel back to Gullmarsplan or to Årstaberg (600 meters away). Feel free to use SL's travel planner: sl.se

• Length of the walk: 90 minutes or 2.4 kilometers.  

• Accessibility: Asphalt, gravel, grass and peat (we walk on forest paths). If you are in a wheelchair, use a powerchair or have a pram/bicycle with you - please let me know when booking and I will adapt the roads to avoid stairs and differences in height as much as possible. 

• Comfortable shoes and clothes for all weather.

• Children under 15 accompanied by a paying adult are welcome to join for free.

• Kind dogs on a leash are welcome.

• After the city walk, you have the opportunity to write a review, share pictures or otherwise help future customers find the right one. https://g.page/r/CcTkG0f2u7koEBM/review