A work of art created specifically for the railway station, a 400-tonne sculpture beside the bathing spot on the Fyrisån, and a nature reserve nearby give Storvreta its distinctive character. When planning your trip, you could first consider whether you are mainly interested in art and local history, time by the water or outdoor activities.
Art and Building History in Storvreta
“Dröm eller vendeltid” was created specifically for Storvreta railway station. The helmeted figures in the artwork recall archaeological finds from the Vendel Period. The ceiling painting “Drakorm under jord” by Lisa Jonasson can also be found in the pedestrian tunnel in the station area. The station was inaugurated in 1874, bringing art and an important point in the area’s history together.
The history of the churches’ construction also provides specific dates. Storvreta kapell was designed by architect Rolf Bergh and inaugurated on 9 September 1979. Storvreta kyrka was built and inaugurated in 2024 and is an extension of Storvreta församlingsgård. The different years highlight two distinct building projects in the area.
Near Storvretabadet, you can explore Gunilla Bandolin’s “Stenparken” in person. The artwork weighs 400 tonnes and consists of two circles with a shared centre. Its form is clearly different from the figures at the station and the ceiling painting in the tunnel.
Water, Hiking Trails and Winter Routes
Storvretabadet is an easily accessible bathing spot on the Fyrisån in Storvreta. It can be reached by bus routes 110 and 115. If the bathing spot is a focus of your visit, check the timetable in advance for your chosen day.
The Storskogen Nature Reserve is nearby. You can get there from Storvreta by car, bus or bicycle. Several hiking trails with marked paths and signs offer a different way to spend time outdoors than by the river. Information about the trails can help you decide whether to focus on a walk in the area or on hiking routes in the reserve.
For winter activities, the municipal sports guide, updated on 5 November 2025, lists exercise and cross-country ski tracks with artificial snow at Skogsvallen, ranging from 2.5 to 5 kilometres in length. It also lists the old trail in Storvreta, which is 2.5 kilometres long and is also used for exercise and cross-country skiing. For specific winter plans, it is worth checking the latest information about the routes.
Solparken also offers a seasonal option: the municipal parks guide from 11 June 2025 lists slopes there that are suitable for sledging. This provides a different kind of winter activity alongside the ski tracks.
More Activities and Getting There
The local Friluftsfrämjandet’s outdoor programme includes planned canoeing activities. Hiking activities are divided into groups according to ability and age. Each semester, the local association organises events including Mörkervandringen and runs several mountain biking groups for children and young people. Uppsala Municipality also lists a mountain bike trail at Tipp-toppen. If you want to plan your trip around a specific activity or date, check the latest information from the relevant organisation in advance.
Storvreta has good public transport connections by train and bus. Together with the bus routes to Storvretabadet and the different ways to reach Storskogen, this makes planning your journey an important part of choosing the area. Focus your search for a holiday rental on what matters for your stay: local art and building history, the bathing spot and its surroundings, or activities on trails and ski tracks.
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