We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 5 Mariefred Attractions »

S/S Mariefred

Pro Marina Mariefred, Mariefred 104 62, Sweden
Ranked #1 of 1 tours in Mariefred
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Update attraction details
Write a Review

3 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
Date Rating
In the countryside near Stockholm
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Great steamboat experience on the scenic Mälaren. Mariefred worth a trip anyway, and this way you arrive in style! The stop in Mariefred is just long enough for a stroll through town, a look at the Gripsholm castle and perhaps some fika. If you are in a hurry, you can go one direction by train (Stockholm C - Läggesta; Läggesta... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
North West
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I have visited Stockholm many times and been on many boat trips from the city. For this one I boarded a steamship the S/S Mariefred from a berth near the city hall. It is a full day trip as the sailing there and back takes six hours and you have about three hours at Mariefred. I took a book to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Top Contributor
629 reviews 629 reviews
Reviews in 123 cities Reviews in 123 cities
1,011 helpful votes 1,011 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011
20
people found this review helpful

Built in 1903 for King Oscar II, the 230 passenger S/S Mariefred steamship has been sailing the same route from Stockholm to Mariefred and back for over 100 years. She has had the same captain since 1978, over 30 years. It is a sign of summer when she starts sailing the route every May, chugging across beautiful Lake Mälaren as... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Johann&Sandra for Mariefred

Been to S/S Mariefred? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage S/S Mariefred, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family holidays start here.

Get the #1 travel app FREE>>
Take TripAdvisor with you

Find 50 million reviews & opinions of hotels, things to do, restaurants and more

GET IT
Named "#1 Travel App" by Frommer's