Autumn in Roslagen

Autumn Colors Along Coast and Forest

During September and October, Roslagen's forests dress themselves in deep red, fiery yellow and copper brown. Along the hiking trails — not least the northern stretches of Roslagsledens — the deciduous forests offer an experience that differs markedly from the summer season's lush green. The light is lower, the weather is cool and nature's silence runs deeper.

Mushrooms and Berries in the Forest

Autumn in Roslagen also means forest walks with baskets. The region's mixed forest is home to chanterelles, trumpet chanterelles, porcini mushrooms and a number of other edible mushrooms in favorable years. Picking lingonberries and blueberries is part of the autumn traditions in the area. The right of public access applies to land that is not private residential property.

Peaceful Archipelago

The liveliness of the tourist season gives way to a calmer archipelago when autumn arrives. The islands are almost empty, bird life changes as breeding birds leave and migratory birds pass through. The autumn water is still warm enough for the hardy to swim, and the skerries are easily accessible without summer season traffic. It is the season for those seeking peace.

Seasonal Food and Local Products

Autumn is harvest and flavor time in Roslagen. The countryside around Norrtälje offers farm shops with locally produced goods — eggs, vegetables, apples, cider, cheeses and game. The initiative Smaka Roslagen brings together local producers in Norrtälje municipality and makes it easy to find farms and food craftsmanship in the area.

Hiking and Outdoor Life

Autumn is peak season for hiking in Roslagen. The trails are dry and firm after summer rain, the mosquitoes are gone and nature is free from tourist crowds. Roslagsledens and the shorter nature reserve trails offer day trips in varying terrain along coast and through forest — a different and often overlooked side of the region.