In Haninge, opportunities for outdoor activities meet art and culture. This is especially evident in Rudan: the recreation area and nature reserve are located right next to Handen commuter train station. This makes it easy to combine a nature outing with a train journey, without having to find a separate starting point for reaching the area.

Trails and activities in Rudan

The Harspåret cultural trail runs through Rudan and is 3.4 kilometres long. If you prefer a shorter loop, you can compare it with the 1.7-kilometre Maxingeslingan. It is lit and adapted for accessibility. The two routes therefore differ both in length and in the features described.

There are specific options for other activities, too: Rudan has an 18-hole disc golf course that anyone can use with a disc. Mountain bike trails are listed in four lengths: 4.4, 5.5, 8.8 and 15 kilometres. The range therefore goes from the shortest to the longest of the routes listed. If you are choosing based on route length, you can compare these distances directly.

Swimming is possible at Lake Övre Rudasjön. There is also a large jetty and a sandy beach. So, alongside trails and sporting activities, spending time by the water is another option in its own right.

Art and culture in Haninge

Haninge kulturhus brings art, theatre, concerts and lectures together under one roof. Haninge konsthall is located in the cultural centre and is a venue for contemporary art. If you want to include culture as well as nature experiences in your visit, you will find several types of art and events in one place here.

Public art is also found outdoors. The Museum för offentliga ting, an installation of public art, is located at Stora Arkens torg in Handen. Blickfång consists of two light-art works on either side of the passage towards Rudan. The works offer contrasting features: an installation in a square and light art at a passageway.

Eskilsparken is also home to a group of sculptures in carved granite by Pye Engström. Together with the art venues in Haninge kulturhus and Handen, this offers another cultural focus to consider when planning your trip.

Getting there and finding your way

You can reach Rudan by commuter train to Handen station or by bus to Handen terminal. For hikers, the starting point of stage 5 of the Sörmlandsleden trail near Rudans gård in Handen is also relevant. The starting point can be reached by commuter train to Handen station and via the Rudans friluftsgård exit. Check current services for your specific journey.

Another landmark in the municipality is Haninge Centrum: it is the municipality’s largest retail centre and an important destination in Handen’s emerging regional city centre. When looking for a hotel in Haninge, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on: trails and activities such as those in Rudan, art and culture, or a combination of these interests.

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