Welcome to Mariefred

Gripsholm Castle

The Castle from the time of Gustav Vasa dates back 400 years. Wander through the winding passages, and marvel at the halls and chambers. Highpoints include Duke Karl´s chamber and King Gustav III´s theatre.
Gripsholms Castle web-site

Narrow Gauge Railway

Trains run on the narrow-gauge rail line beween Mariefred, Läggesta and Taxinge Näsby from May to September. In high season, you can travel by steam boat one way and steam train the other.
Narrow Gauge Railway web-site

Boat trips on Lake Mälaren

There are various trips avaiable for those who want to get on to the water. The Steamer Mariefred running between Stockholm and Mariefred is a longstanding part of Sweden´s culture heritage. Other boat trips and ferry routes are also avaiable, including to the Viking town of Birka.
Steamer Mariefred web-site
Birka web-site

Castles and steam

From the jetty you can board the Steamer Mariefred, which will take you on the ‘Cake tour’ to the famous cake table at Taxinge Castle, which always offers at least 60 different kinds of cakes. There is time to take a dip from the shallow beach before returning on the steam train on the narrow-gauge railway.
Narrow Gauge Railway web-site

POM Gallery

This art gallery often exhibits work by young artists - the stars of the future!
POM Gallery web-site

Town Centre

The well-preserved town centre features many small shops, restaurants and cafés. The proximity to Lake Mälaren with a guest harbour and steamboat jetty contributes to the wonderful bustling atmosphere during the warmer months of the year.

Callanderska gården

The town´s heritage museum is a manor house from the 1780s with a lovely garden. Take a look inside a historic manor an enjoy a coffee in the garden.
Callanderska gården web-site

Gripsholms hjorthage (deer park)

The deer park is a nature reserve adjacent to Gripsholm Castle with a great biological diversity of trees and many deer.
Gripsholm Castle web-site