Field Visits
World Water Week Field Visits connects participants to the cutting-edge of Swedish knowledge and the stunning nature of Stockholm’s archipalego.
Lake Bornsjön Drainage Basin - IWRM in Practice
Saturday 11 September, 09:00–13:00
South of Stockholm, the Lake Bornsjön drainage basin, exhibits not only exquisite scenery, but a rare experiment. For more than 100 years, this area, which includes the lake and surrounding forest and cultivated land, has been set aside as a water- and nature reserve by the municipal Stockholm Water Company. The reserve is rich in archaeological remains as well as natural beauty. On this field visit, the experienced guardians of Lake Bornsjön will explain the careful management of this area and show practical examples that have bearing on water management for the whole region. This includes a wetlands project, agricultural practices and wildlife. The tour ends with a lunch at the picturesque Sturehof castle.
Price: 450 SEK (lunch and transportation included)
Hosted by: Stockholm Water Company
Käppala Plant - Where the Stockholm Archipelago Begins
Saturday 11 September, 09:00 - 13:00
The Käppala Wastewater Treatment Plant is situated in Käppala, Lidingö, an island east of Stockholm in the inner part of the famous Stockholm Archipelago. It is one of the most effective wastewater treatment plants in the world. The total amount of treated water is about 50 million m3 per year. From raw sewage a number of usable products are produced such as biosolids used to fertilise farmland, biogas used as fuel in buses in the Stockholm area and cleaned water which is let out into the sea – a good example of a functioning recycling chain. Join us for a boatride from the city centre through the archipelago to Käppala and a guided tour in the plant.
Price: 450 SEK (lunch and transportation included)
Hosted by: Käppala Association
Creating a Sustainable City - The Stockholm Experience
Saturday 11 September, 09:00–13:00
Hammarby Sjöstad is a global icon of the "sustainable city" for the future. Located in a renewed former industrial area of Stockholm, the housing district has had tough environmental requirements imposed on buildings, implemented cutting edge water, waste and energy recycling infrastructure and traffic systems. Hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels, biogas production and use, and underground waste transport systems are among the many innovations. Participants on the tour will see how a sustainable urban development strategy can improve the quality of life, the growth of companies and the international competitiveness of cities.
Price: 450 SEK (lunch and transportation included)
Hosted by: Stockholm Business Region