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Mariefred is a nice small city in the Mälaren, well connected with Stockholm and Södertälje. The Mariefred marina was fully renovated in 2017 and is now offering full quality service.
With less than 4,000 inhabitants, Mariefred would not qualify as a city. However, given its historical importance, it is still often referred to as a city. Mariefred is famous because of the Royal Castle of Gripsholm, which has played an important role all along the history of Swden and the region.
The current castle was built in 1537 by Gustav Vasa. Interiors from this period can still be seen there. It is from Gripsholm that Queen Maria Eleonora escaped in 1640. The castle is hosting the Swedish State Portrait Collection.
Arriving in Mariefred, picture by Cybèle 17, July 2014
Mariefred marina, Belisama, August 2019
Mariefred marina, Belisama, September 2016
Mariefred castle, September 2016
Mariefred castle, September 2016
Views from Storesundet, September 2016
Getting there
Getting there
By public transport
By public transport
- Mariefred can be accessed by steam boat during the summer (get tickets here).
- Mariefred is accessible by train and bus from Stockholm (get time table here).
- Round trips from Stockholm associating steam boat and steam trains can be arranged here in summer.
By sailing boat
By sailing boat
Mariefred is 22 miles from Södertälje and 32 miles from Stockholm. Straight forward navigation in the Mälaren, requiring going through the locks and bridge opening in Södertälje or Stockholm. The guest pier is on the west of the marina, right across the castle.
Mariefred
Mariefred
- Coordinates: 59.258291, 17.224245
- Lisa Ekdahl was raised in Mariefred
- Location of the Gripsholm palace
- Interesting railway museum
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