The municipality of Sollentuna is strategically positioned between Stockholm City and the international airport, Arlanda. Sollentuna has 63 347 inhabitants (2009) and is situated some 15 km north of Stockholm. Sollentuna is 13 km long and 7.5 km at its widest point with a total area of 58.6 sq.km, of which 5.4 sq.km. is water or lakes. Sollentuna has a long and vital history dating back to the Bronze Age when important waterways met in the area around Edsviken.
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise has ranked Sollentuna as one of the nation’s most enterprise–friendly municipalities. The municipality has excellent co-operation with trade and industry. Through effective dialogue and understanding the municipality has acquired sound knowledge of the requirements of business to develop and establish operations in Sollentuna.
The municipality is an active member in The Stockholm Business Alliance along with about 40 other municipalities in the Stockholm region. The purpose of this alliance is to develop the local and regional economic development policies under the brand Stockholm - The Capital of Scandinavia.
There is a strong and positive belief in the future in Sollentuna. The influx of private persons as well as enterprises is expanding rapidly. Currently the municipality is going through enormous development with the Sollentuna Centre being completely redeveloped to enhance attractiveness and modernity.
Edsberg Manor house, a Swedish national treasure, is strategically located on the shore of Edsviken in the beautiful Edsberg Park. This beautiful area offers a peaceful and serene setting for strolling, picnics and outdoor enjoyment. Nearby is the Edsvik Art Centre.
The municipality has a wonderful nature reserve, Järvafältet with its beauty and natural rural setting and the Rösjö area with bathing and camping opportunities that encourage outdoor activities.
Winter sports are well catered for with long distance ice skating at Norrviken and Edsviken, along with northern Stockholm’s best downhill ski slope at Väsjöbacken.