Bro between nature and history

For a trip to Bro, nature and history can be explored side by side. Broängarna Nature Reserve focuses on a wetland by Lake Mälaren, recorded bird species and trails of varying lengths. Bro kyrka, a runestone and the burial ground at Husby i Bro offer further points of interest. If you are looking for hotels in Bro, considering what matters most to you may help: are you more interested in the landscape and trails, or in architectural history and historic places of remembrance? The following sites make that choice more concrete.

Nature and trails

Broängarna Nature Reserve is a wetland by Lake Mälaren. A total of 230 bird species have been recorded there, a specific point of interest for travellers interested in birdlife. When choosing a trail, other criteria come into play: the Upplands-Broleden is 29 kilometres long and passes through Broängarna. The reserve’s cultural and nature trail is three kilometres long and runs from the reserve car park to Hästholmen.

The trail information can be compared by length and route. The cultural and nature trail is the shorter route; the car park and Hästholmen are named as its starting point and destination. For the Upplands-Broleden, the focus is on its 29-kilometre length and route through Broängarna. This gives you different reference points for planning: named waypoints for the shorter route, and the length and route through the reserve for the longer trail.

Brovikarna is designated as a Natura 2000 site. Here, the focus is on the site’s designation, whereas Broängarna is characterised by its wetland, recorded bird species and trails.

Bro kyrka: architectural history and views over the landscape

Bro kyrka is one of the oldest stone churches in Upplands-Bro and was built in the 12th century. Its interior features medieval vaults. This connects a date with a specific architectural feature: the 12th century places the building in its historical context, while the vaults draw attention to the interior. Bro kyrka offers far-reaching views of the nature around Bro; Lake Mälaren can be seen in the distance. The church brings two themes together: medieval architectural history and views over the landscape.

Runestone and burial ground

North of Bro kyrka stands a runestone that Ginnlög had erected in memory of her husband Assur. Assur was the son of Jarl Håkon. The names and the reason for its erection give the stone a personal connection to remembrance. There is also a burial ground with two large burial mounds at Husby i Bro. The historic sites differ in focus: the runestone commemorates Assur at Ginnlög’s behest; the burial ground is characterised by its two large burial mounds. This lets you choose between a memorial story connected to named individuals and a burial ground as distinct historical themes.

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