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Country	Sweden
Province	Södermanland
County	Stockholm County
Municipality	Haninge Municipality
Area
• Total	9.32 km² (3.60 sq mi)
Population (31 December 2020)
• Total	19,381
• Density	2,079.5/km² (5,385.9/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Västerhaninge is a town located in Haninge Municipality, which is part of Stockholm County in Sweden. In 2010, about 15,134 people lived there. You can easily travel to Stockholm from Västerhaninge using the commuter train.

Västerhaninge is surrounded by nature and other areas. To the north, it borders the large Hanveden forest. To the east, you'll find the Jordbro area, and to the south, there are farms. The Tungelsta area is to the west. Västerhaninge is about 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) from Stockholm and 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from Handen. Some parts of Västerhaninge include Åbylund, Norrskogen, Jägartorp in the north, and Ribbyberg and Nedersta in the south.

The railway line connecting Stockholm to Nynäs runs through Västerhaninge. The original train station building was replaced with a new one in 1997. The Tungelsta station nearby is the only one in the area that still looks like it did when the railway was first built.

Living in Västerhaninge
- Main Streets
Fun and Nature
Getting Around
- Commuter Train
- Buses
Gallery
See also

Living in Västerhaninge

Västerhaninge has many places to live, and new homes were built a lot between the 1960s and 1980s. Today, you can find different types of homes, like apartments that are owned by a group (co-operative apartments), apartments for rent, and houses (villas). Some of the oldest houses were built in the mid-1940s. There are also plans to build even more new homes in areas like Ribby ängar, Skarplöt, and Nedersta gård.

You can find shops and restaurants close to the train station. There are also smaller shops in the neighborhoods of Åby and Ribby. Many people in Västerhaninge work in public services, shops, or other businesses. Some work in crafts and manufacturing in an area called Håga. There are plans for a new work area near the rapids, which will include a service station, a motel, and a restaurant. The main center of Västerhaninge is also planning to have more shops, and a Systembolaget (a government-owned liquor store) opened there in 2010.

Västerhaninge has many schools for all ages, from preschools to high schools. One special school is Berga Land Management School (Berga naturbruksgymnasium). This school teaches students about farming, horse care, protecting the environment, and nature conservation.

You can also find the Stockholm Sweden Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here, which was finished in 1985.

A famous musician named Dead, who was part of the band Mayhem, grew up in Västerhaninge.

Main Streets

Here are some of the major streets in Västerhaninge:

Ringvägen
Björnvägen
Tungelstavägen
Gamla Nynäsvägen
Villavägen
Solhemsvägen
Gränsvägen
Huggarvägen
Plöjarvägen

Fun and Nature

Västerhaninge offers many places for fun and outdoor activities. At Hanveden's sports ground, you can find playing fields, a running track, and an ice rink. Most schools also have their own playing fields. The sports ground has lighted tracks for running. To the north, the beautiful Hanveden forests are perfect for outdoor adventures. North of the sports ground are the Nytorp meadows, which have several more playing fields. East of the area, you can find Blockula riding.

South of Västerhaninge is Häringe Castle, and the Almås Conference center.

Västerhaninge is mostly surrounded by nature. In the southern parts, it borders open farmland. To the east, it meets the sea, with villages like Årsta havsbad and Berga. In the northern part of Västerhaninge, you'll find Nytorp and Hanveden, with clear paths leading to the lake Öran. Close to Västerhaninge, there are also swimming spots and nature areas like Östnora, Gålö seaside, and Årsta.

Other popular places to visit are Berga and Ekeby Lodge, both located just south of Västerhaninge. Berga Land Management School hosts an event every year called "Mountain Days." During this event, you can see animals and experience farm life.

Ekeby Lodge is well-known for its Midsummer celebrations, which are a big event in Sweden.

Also nearby is the Jordbro Grave Field. People believe this is the largest grave field from the Iron Age in all the Nordic countries.

Getting Around

Commuter Train

The Line 35 train, which goes from Nynäshamn to Bålsta, stops in Västerhaninge. The train station is right in the center of town. There are four trains every hour going towards Stockholm and two trains per hour going towards Nynäshamn. A train ride to Stockholm or Nynäshamn takes about 30 minutes.

The station was updated in the mid-to-late 1990s. It now has a larger train yard and a direct connection between the bus and train. You can reach the train platform through a pedestrian tunnel, which also makes it easier to get between the western and eastern parts of Västerhaninge. The station also has a new building, a side platform, and heated waiting areas.

Buses

Next to the train station is a bus terminal where you can easily switch between trains and buses. Many bus routes serve this terminal. There is also a parking lot for commuters and a taxi stand at the station.