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# Lake Mälaren

## Travel Guide

![Fairytale Drottningholm Palace on the island of Lovö is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and lies about 11 kilometers west of Stockholm city center. Dating from the 17th century, the palace is now the official residence of the Swedish Royal Family. In the picturesque, terraced park are bronze sculptures from Bohemia and Denmark, brought back as trophies of war. Be sure to take in the Chinese Pavilion which dates from the late 1700s. The 18th-century Palace Theatre is still used for performances during the summer months. In the Theatre Museum, you can see period stage costumes and stage scenery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179785/22a48e78-eec0-420f-bed2-6f7df9b4573f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Fairytale Drottningholm Palace on the island of Lovö is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and lies about 11 kilometers west of Stockholm city center. Dating from the 17th century, the palace is now the official residence of the Swedish Royal Family. In the picturesque, terraced park are bronze sculptures from Bohemia and Denmark, brought back as trophies of war. Be sure to take in the Chinese Pavilion which dates from the late 1700s. The 18th-century Palace Theatre is still used for performances during the summer months. In the Theatre Museum, you can see period stage costumes and stage scenery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179785/22a48e78-eec0-420f-bed2-6f7df9b4573f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The City Hall is one of Stockholm's most iconic buildings and stars in countless images and postcards of the city. Dating from 1923, the hall opened on that most Swedish of dates Midsummer's Eve. Housed within are assembly rooms, offices, works of art, and the machinery of civil democracy. The prestigious annual Nobel Banquets are held here. Recipients dine first in Blå hallen and then move on to the formal ball in Gyllene salen, which has no less than 18 million mosaics adorning its walls. A particular treat is the chance to view the city from the famous tower.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3286/7ad53f06-e5f9-4f63-a806-e367001526a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Swedish Royal Palace on the island of Lovön was constructed in the 16th Century.  Added to UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1991.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080105/93aa047d-a9ae-49ff-929f-e10359574ce6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Lake Mälaren

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#### 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.

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### Where to stay in Lake Mälaren

![ile de Djurgarden et les quais de la ville de Stockholm en Suède	](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179783/252cdd4d-dc9c-4863-bfa6-60d7403e4855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Stadshagen

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### Fredhäll

 Visitors to Fredhäll like its restaurants and shopping, and Stockholm Outback is a sight worth a stop. 

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- Lake Mälaren Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Lake Mälaren

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### Popular places to visit

![Stockholm City Hall showing landscape views, a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502885/8a196b8a-f65d-4745-b8e7-006442c4e4c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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#### Drottningholm Palace

Visit the permanent residence of Sweden’s royal family, walk around a Baroque garden and watch an opera performance at an 18th-century theater.

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#### Långholmen

Scenic forests, open picnic areas and stunning gardens on this rural islet today offer family fun, but also hide the ghastly history of its former prison.

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#### Smedsuddsbadet

Work on your tan, go for a swim in the clean lake water or rent a kayak at this beach on the southern shoreline of Kungsholmen.

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#### Kungsholms Church

With its architecture and religious relics dating back to the 1600s, this spiritual haven is one of the oldest central plan churches in Sweden.

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#### Ralambshov Park

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## Cities near Lake Mälaren

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### Stockholm

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### Vasteras

![Unrecognizable person fishing during springtime in Stockholm. The city is built on 17 islands.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4541/479ac463-d8ed-42b2-9478-e4cdd316a77e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Solna

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