The Royal Court

Getting here, Gripsholm Castle

Visiting address


Gripsholm, Mariefred

The castle is situated in the town Mariefred by lake Mälaren, approximately 70 km from Stockholm.

Sale of tickets at the palace entrance during regular opening hours.

By public transport


Railway from Stockholms central to Läggesta. From Läggesta bus to Mariefred/Gripsholm Castle.

Sweden Railways, telephone: +46 771 75 75 75

During spring, summer and autumn an alternative to the bus is the steam engine train from Läggesta to Gripsholm Castle, telephone +46 159 210 00.

By boat


Regular boat services in summertime from Stadshuskajen (the City Hall Quay) to Mariefred. For times and fares, call Mariefreds Ångfartygs AB telephone +46 8 669 88 50.

By car


From Stockholm, drive E4 south to Södertälje and from there E20 to Strängnäs. Turnoff Mariefred and Gripsholm Castle. Free car park for visitors to the castle.