Sodertalje

Travel Guide
Photo by Edris Kazemi
This “southern inlet” near Stockholm is home to the country’s most popular science museum, Scania HQ and scenic nature reserves.

Söder means “south” and Tälje means “indentation,” and Södertälje was named so because it was historically part of a shipping route between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea. Visit Södertälje today to see that it is now a sizeable city in Stockholm County and home to a large Aramaic-speaking immigrant community.

Because it hosts the headquarters of several big corporations, Södertälje is not your typical Swedish tourist destination. However, there is an awesome science museum that is very popular with families and while you’re there you may as well explore Södertälje’s other attractions.

You can drive to Södertälje from Stockholm in just half an hour or take a train. First, visit the Södertälje Tourist Office in the little fountain square along the main street of Saltsjögatan. Make sure to have lunch around here somewhere, because, in a city of immigrants, ethnic restaurants are plentiful, authentic and affordable.

Next, drive up to the old windmill on the Torekällberget. This “living village” showcases cute wooden houses with period furnishings. Costumed staff teach visitors about life in the 1800s and take kids on pony rides from the petting farm.

You may also like the Scania Museum in the Marcus Wallenberg Hall, part of Scania AB’s headquarters. See how the world-famous Swedish company started out with designing basic bicycles and utility vehicles, before becoming a global truck manufacturer.

Now you have a feel for the city, its past and its industry, take the kids to the Tom Tits Experiment. The hilarious name is a tribute to a character named Tom Tit, as sketched in a 19th-century French magazine, who taught kids cool science tricks.

Explore all four levels of the museum to enjoy a wide range of wonderful activities, interactive displays, physical challenges and optical illusions. Watch the smaller kids enjoy the soap bubble show and let them slide all the way down from the top floor. Between May and September, the museum opens its two outdoor areas with a waterpark and a maze. Thrilling experiences include the “robocoaster,” the bouncing “yoyo,” the shaking earthquake simulator and a zero-gravity drop.

Those looking for a little break from all the excited kids can follow the tranquil walking trails in the adjacent nature reserve.

Where to stay in Sodertalje

Sodertalje featuring wildflowers

Centrala Södertälje

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Centrala Södertälje, Tom Tits Experiment and Torekallberget Open Air Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Centrala Södertälje
Best Western Plus Skogshöjd
Best Western Plus Skogshöjd
4 out of 5
Täppgatan 15, Sodertalje
The price is $97 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$97
includes taxes & fees
$86 per night
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sodertalje. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Torekallberget Open Air Museum ...
7.2/10 Good! (130 reviews)
"I would recommend this hotell for others."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024

Best Western Plus Skogshöjd
Ad Astra by Elite - Hotel, Spa & Resort
Ad Astra by Elite - Hotel, Spa & Resort
4.5 out of 5
Västra Mälarehamnen 9, Sodertalje, Södertälje
The price is $117 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$117
includes taxes & fees
$104 per night
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sodertalje. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (210 reviews)
"Can’t fault the hotel"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Ad Astra by Elite - Hotel, Spa & Resort
Hotell Kringelstaden
Hotell Kringelstaden
2.5 out of 5
Nygatan 5, Sodertalje
The price is $39 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$39
includes taxes & fees
$35 per night
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sodertalje. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sydpoolen Indoor Water ...
7.4/10 Good! (505 reviews)
"Very dirty hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

Hotell Kringelstaden
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Chefens Hotell
Chefens Hotell
3 out of 5
Stockholmsvägen 10A, Sodertalje, Södertälje
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Sodertalje. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tom Tits Experiment and Sydpoolen ...
7.6/10 Good! (102 reviews)
horrible
"we found a full condom in the room, please return all money immidetley"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

Chefens Hotell
ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad
ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad
3 out of 5
Hammarby Fabriksväg 93, Stockholm
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Stockholm. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (973 reviews)
"Just a basic but clean option"

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024

ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad
Biz Apartment Bromma
Biz Apartment Bromma
3.5 out of 5
Köpsvängen 18, Bromma, Stockholm
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bromma. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (341 reviews)
"it was comfortable"

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024

Biz Apartment Bromma
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Sodertalje

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5/5 - Excellent

Anderson

A wonderful town, I certainly look forward to visiting it again.

4/5 - Good

PCS

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