To do · Mariefred, on Lake Mälaren
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Gripsholm Castle, Mariefred
Gustav Vasa's 16th-century castle by Lake Mälaren – dungeons, armouries, cannons, a stuffed lion and hundreds of portraits whose eyes follow you down the corridors – with a fashion safari and a portrait hunt for children, who get a reward at the ticket office.
| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Ages | Picture hunts for children of all ages; under-7s free; children 7–17 reduced |
| Where | Mariefred, on Lake Mälaren, Mariefred (Strängnäs) |
| Address | Gripsholms slott, Gripsholmsvägen, 647 30 Mariefred |
| Season and hours | Open for individual visitors on Saturday 31 October (All Saints' Day) and Sunday 1 November 2026, 10:00–15:00; then closed to individual visitors until Twelfth Night, 5–6 January 2027 (12:00–16:00). Booked groups all year. |
| Getting there | About 60 min by car from Stockholm |
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Checked on kungligaslotten.se, visitstockholm.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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