In the heart of the idyllic little town of Mariefred is a church, a castle and an inn,
all dating from the Middle Ages. The inn Is the oldest in Sweden and is built on the site
of the old Carthusian monastery, Pax Maria.
Location:
On lake Malaren, with Gripsholms castle just across a narrow inlet and
the yacht marina close by.
Turn off the E20 for Mariefred and follow the road for about 6 km. Boat and bus
connections with Stockholm.
Special features:
One of the very best hotels in Sweden, combining antiques and
original features with modern comforts such as jaccuzzis, cable television etc. All the
bedrooms are individually decorated and furnished, with details such as hand-painted
motifs on the walls, parquet floors and beautiful old rugs. Cable television, minibar,
safe.
Activities:
Gym, sauna, massage, solarium, billiards. Golf course (500 metres),
guided tours of the castle, trips on the steam railway, walking in the royal deer park.
45 double/twin rooms and suites. • Conference facilities for 2-80 people. •
Dining room, wine cellar, banqueting suite.
