Stora Värtan

Stora Värtan is an inlet of the Baltic Sea located in the Stockholm archipelago north of the city of Stockholm, Sweden. It is bordered to the west by the municipalities of Täby and Danderyd, to the south by the municipality of Lidingö, to the north by the municipality of Österåker and to the northeast by the municipality of Vaxholm.

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Type: Bay
Description: inlet of the Baltic Sea located in the Stockholm archipelago north of the city of Stockholm, Sweden
Also known as: “Stora Vartan”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Råholmen and Rydboholm Castle.

Råholmen

Islet

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Råholmen is an islet.

Rydboholm Castle

Castle

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Rydboholm Castle is a castle located near the village of Rydbo in Österåker Municipality, Stockholm County, Uppland, Sweden. Rydboholm Castle is situated 3½ km northeast of Stora Värtan.

Näsby Castle

Palace

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Näsby Manor is a manor located in Täby municipality, north of Stockholm. Originally built in the 1660s and designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, Näsby Manor is located in the picturesque and natural setting of Näsbyviken. Näsby Castle is situated 2½ km west of Stora Värtan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Viggbyholm and Hägernäs.

Viggbyholm

Suburb

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Viggbyholm is a neighborhood in Täby Municipality, in Greater Stockholm, Sweden. It is located in the northeast of the municipality, bordering Stora Värtan, an inlet of the Baltic Sea.