Things to do & see
Cafés, nature, culture and shopping — our tips for days big and small in Flen.
Guides for your visit
Plan a family swim, choose a second-hand shopping route or explore local culture and nature. These practical guides help you prepare for a visit to Flen municipality.
Guide · Second-hand shopping
Violloppan in Flen – hours and second-hand shopping
Second-hand goods sit alongside crafts by Violslöjd at Violloppan. Find the Flen shop and two established stops for a longer shopping trip.
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Guide · Halloween
Halloween in Flen 2026 – ghost trams and family outings
Ride a tram through the woods, explore haunted houses or choose a gentler Halloween outing with the children. Discover this year’s events in Malmköping, in Flen municipality.
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Flen swimming pool with children – jungle pool and swimming at Hammarvallen
A jungle pool for little ones and a 25-metre pool for swimming lengths. Bring your swimming bag to Hammarvallen.
Read the guide →Guide · Flea markets and second-hand shops
Second-hand shopping in Flen and Malmköping – four stops to browse
Furniture, books, clothes and local crafts. Browse the second-hand shops and leave a little room in your bag.
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Day trip guide · Hälleforsnäs
Hälleforsnäs works – art, history and a walk by the water
Visit the old ironworks for foundry history, contemporary art and a walk across the water on Bruksslingan.
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Guide · Family outing
Malmköping’s heritage tramway – take the children for a ride
Historic trams, buses and a ride to share. The heritage tramway is an outing for vehicle enthusiasts of all ages.
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Walking near Stenhammar – oak pasture and lakes close to Flen
Follow Stenhammarsrundan beside Lake Gårdsjön or explore the nature reserve’s woodland and oak pasture. There are several ways to get outdoors near town.
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