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Mariefred is a locality situated in Strängnäs Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden with 3,726 inhabitants in 2010. [1] The name is derived from that of the former Carthusian monastery here, Mariefred Charterhouse, and means "Peace of Mary" (the former name was Gripsholm). It lies roughly 50 kilometres west of Stockholm .
- 2.51 km² (0.97 sq mi)
- Södermanland County
A sweet, picturesque small town with plenty of history, just over an hour by car from Stockholm, built around the majestic Gripsholm Castle. Gripsholm was a fortress in the 14th century and took its present form in the 1530s under King Gustav Vasa. The castle houses the Swedish State’s portrait collection In the warm months, you can reach the town on the historic steamship Mariefred ...
- Fleminggatan 4, Stockholm, 112 26, SE
There is much more to see and do in the surrondings of Mariefred. You will find more information on our web-site here. Mariefred – the idyll that offers more. A town that’s alive with things to experience all year round. Gripsholm Castle, steamboats and steam trains, and the charming town centre attract visitors from all over the world.
Gripsholm Castle ( Swedish: Gripsholms slott) is a castle in Mariefred, Södermanland, Sweden. It is located by lake Mälaren in south central Sweden, in the municipality of Strängnäs, about 60 km west of Stockholm. [1] Since Gustav Vasa, Gripsholm has belonged to the Swedish Royal Family and was used as one of their residences until the 18th ...
S/S Mariefred’s history. When s/s Mariefred made her maiden voyage along the Stockholm–Mariefred route on 14 April 1903, Lake Mälaren and the Stockholm archipelago was served by several hundred passenger steamships all operating different sea routes. S/S Mariefred was just one of a whole host of steamships serving the different jetties and ...
Jul 3, 2018 · Mariefred is the most charming town in Sweden, argues contributor Oliver Gee, who explains why visitors should make the trip just 50 kilometres west of Stockholm to discover its old wooden homes, craft shops, and cobblestones stretching down to the ever-inviting Lake Mälaren.
Nestled in the picturesque region of Södermanland is the quaint town of Mariefred. Such is the beguiling beauty of the town, after well-known writer and satirist Kurt Tucholsky visited the town, he immortalized it in his short novel 'Gripsholm Castle'. While the castle is a prominent attraction here, other landmarks such as Callanderska garden, Gripsholm Deer Field and Kärnbo kyrkoruin are ...
