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Things to see in Mariefred (Sweden): 28 places and when to go
Mariefred is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (10), Nature (9), Hiking (8). The best known are Gripsholm Castle, National Portrait Gallery and Heby Castle. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 59.2471, 17.233
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (10) · Nature (9) · Hiking (8) · History (4) · Museums and art (2) · Hot springs (2)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- NYO Nyköping, 54 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mariefred
The places in and around Mariefred, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gripsholm CastleCastle in Strängnäs Municipality, Sweden1.3 km
- National Portrait GalleryCollection of portraits of famous Swedes1.2 km
- Heby CastleCastle12 km
- Mariefred CharterhouseCarthusian monastery in Sweden1.3 km
- Gripsholms hjorthageNature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden1.8 km
- Taxinge-Näsby CastleBuilding in Nykvarn Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden4.4 km
- Åkers kyrka, SödermanlandChurch building in Strängnäs Municipality, Sweden8.1 km
- BjörndalsbergenNature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden8.5 km
- Callanderska gårdenLocal heritage association and museum in Mariefred, Sweden1.3 km
- Hamnskärs nature reserveProtected area12 km
- HärnöängenNature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden2.2 km
- KalkbroNature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden13 km
- Marviken nature reservNature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden7.6 km
- KrampanNature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden7.4 km
- Stora HärnönNature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden2.2 km
- TussmötetNature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden9.4 km
- Badplats HedlandetHot spring bath2 m
- KaninhagenWith kids · Wildlife2.8 km
- LådbilslandetWith kids14 km
- Mariefreds StrandbadHot spring bath2.1 km
- Sörmlandsleden, section 13Section of Swedish hiking trail Sörmlandsleden13 km
- Sörmlandsleden, section 13:2Section of Swedish hiking trail Sörmlandsleden12 km
- Sörmlandsleden, section 14Section of Swedish hiking trail Sörmlandsleden8.1 km
- Sörmlandsleden, section 15Section of Swedish hiking trail Sörmlandsleden7.1 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
When to go to Mariefred
The best time to visit Mariefred is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible6:33
- FebPossible8:53
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:09
- MayBest time16:39
- JunBest time18:11
- JulBest time17:32
- AugBest time15:15
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:48
- NovBetter not7:15
- DecPossible5:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 48. In May, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mariefred
The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO, Nyköping), 54 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Strängnäs23 places20 km
- Södertälje32 places23 km
- Malmköping36 places31 km
- Bålsta27 places37 km
- Trosa30 places42 km
- Sorunda21 places42 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mariefred?
The best known: Gripsholm Castle, National Portrait Gallery, Heby Castle, Mariefred Charterhouse, Gripsholms hjorthage. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mariefred?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 48.
How do you get to Mariefred?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), 54 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mariefred as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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