Castle · Sweden · Södermanland
Gripsholm Castle
A red-brick Renaissance castle on Lake Mälaren in Mariefred, housing the national portrait gallery.
Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Gripsholm Castle matters
Gripsholm is a rounded red-brick castle on the shores of Lake Mälaren, near the little town of Mariefred. Inside, Sweden's national portrait collection fills the rooms, with faces from kings to commoners, and there is a charming 18th century theatre. You can reach Mariefred from Stockholm by a historic steamboat in summer, which makes the day out feel like a trip back in time.
Talking points
- The national portrait gallery is housed here.
- A historic steamboat runs from Stockholm in summer.
- The adjoining town of Mariefred is full of old wooden houses.
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