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The red brick towers of Gripsholm Castle at Mariefred

Beyond the city · west on Lake Mälaren

Gripsholm & Mariefred: Our Favourites

Gripsholm Castle at Mariefred, one of the royal palaces open to visitors.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Gripsholm and Mariefred: the back story

    Mariefred·In depth

    Gripsholm Castle at Mariefred, on Lake Mälaren: a crown estate since 1404.

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What to see

  1. A royal palace

    Gripsholm Castle

    Mariefred·Castle

    The royal castle at Mariefred, a crown estate since 1404.

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