Title: Visit Lake Mälaren: Best of Lake Mälaren Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Lake Mälaren](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Malaren-Hotels.d6052762.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Lake Mälaren](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Malaren-Vacation-Rentals.d6052762.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Lake Mälaren](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Lake-Malaren.d6052762.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Lake Mälaren Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lake-Malaren.d6052762.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lake Mälaren Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Malaren.d6052762.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lake Mälaren ## Travel Guide ![Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235285-Kungsholmen.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235285-Kungsholmen.jpg) ![Lake Mälaren](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/344000/344871-Kungsholmen.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Mälaren](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/344000/344875-Kungsholmen.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Mälaren](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/344000/344876-Kungsholmen.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Mälaren](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/344000/344505-Drottningholm.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lake Mälaren Where to stay Things to do #### Sandy beaches, cities and castles lie on the edge of this scenic, freshwater lake, a popular daytrip destination from Stockholm. West of Stockholm is Lake Malaren, a beautiful freshwater lake with its own islands and cultural attractions on the shores. Visit one of Sweden’s oldest settlements, take part in a variety of watersports or simply sit on a bench on the rugged coastline to watch the world go by. Lake Malaren is Sweden’s third-largest lake and connects Stockholm with Salt Bay in the Baltic Sea. In ancient times, Lake Malaren was a bay and boats were able to use it to travel deep into Sweden’s interior. However, the bay turned into a lake in about A.D. 1200 when a rock barrier became far too shallow for ships to safely sail through. The most notable city near Lake Malaren is Vasteras. Take a stroll along the river, see the treasure troves of art at the Vasteras Cathedral or take the whole family to Kokpunkten, a thrilling waterpark. Learn about ironworking at the UNESCO-listed Engelsberg Ironworks, which offers regular educational tours. Cyclists will find plenty of trails along the Stromsholm Canal that takes you through a historic industrial center. Many visitors are drawn to Mariefred, a small city known for housing Gripsholm Castle, which features a fascinating portrait collection. Take a boat to the island of Drottningholm to visit the royal family’s summer residence with its perfectly manicured gardens. Another prominent island on the lake is Birka. It’s one of Sweden’s oldest settlements artifacts found here include relics from the Viking era. Lake Malaren is an easy daytrip from Stockholm. To get to Mariefred, take a train from Stockholm’s central station to Laggesta and then finish the journey on a short bus ride. For those exploring the royal family’s residences, a boat goes direct from Stockholm to Drottningholm Palace. There are also companies who offer guided sightseeing tours around Lake Malaren’s islands. From the Viking era to Sweden’s industrial age to the country’s royal history, Lake Malaren offers the chance to explore many chapters of Swedish history. ### Where to stay in Lake Mälaren ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7b76d66339f7c88f5a6d8b89d631825a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stadshagen Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy in Stadshagen, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Stadshagen T-Bana. [](https://expedia.ca/Stockholm-Stadshagen.dx179783) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fredhäll Visitors to Fredhäll like its restaurants and shopping, and Stockholm Outback is a sight worth a stop. 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