Hellasgården

Hellasgården in Nacka is Stockholm's nearest outdoor recreation facility, offering a gym, sauna and swimming in a scenic setting by Källtorpssjön. The gym is equipped with machines, dumbbells and bars for all-round strength training, complemented by a separate room for warm-up and mobility work as well as areas for stretching. The sauna is situated directly by the lake, with an adjoining bathing jetty and terrace – and in winter an ice-bathing hole is kept open.

The facility offers a relaxed, nature-oriented atmosphere rather than that of a traditional boutique studio. What makes Hellasgården distinctive is the combination of exercise and outdoor swimming: a gym visit can be rounded off with a dip in the lake or a sauna session with views over the water. Sauna visits require advance booking via hellasgarden.se and give 1.5 hours of access.

Suited to those who want to combine strength training with recovery in a natural setting, or who are looking for a traditional sauna experience close to Stockholm.