Holidays in Södermanland can offer great experiences. In Södermanland there are plenty of fine castles and mansions, and other historical sights. You will also find beautiful and wonderful nature.
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Holidays in Södermanland
Södermanland extends from the southern part of Stockholm and further south. In this area, the castles and manor houses are densely packed, many of which offer great experiences with beautiful castle gardens, restaurants or hotel accommodation.
You can also enjoy beautiful nature during your holiday in Södermanland. For example, discover the beautiful Stendörren Nature Reserve, where you can hike on suspension bridges between islands. You'll find plenty of tips and inspiration here.
Tips for your holiday in Södermanland
Things to do in Mariefred - 17 tips for a charming gem
What to do in Mariefred? This charming little gem offers everything from castles...
Fishing in Lake Mälaren - a long weekend on the island of Ringsö
We have been fishing in Lake Mälaren this weekend. Our friends have a summer house on ...
Årsta Castle - with memories of Fredrika Bremer
Årsta Castle is located in Haninge, south of Stockholm, and is perhaps most strongly associated with...
Häringe castle - fine castle hotel in Södermanland
Häringe castle is located just south of Stockholm and is a castle you visit for wonderful...
Södertuna castle - fine castle hotel in Södermanland
Södertuna Castle is beautifully situated by Lake Frösjön in Södermanland. You come here, for example, to treat yourself to...
Things to do in Nyköping - 9 sights and experiences
What to do in Nyköping? We have visited this lovely town several times...
What to do in Trosa - 9 tips for a picturesque gem
What to do in Trosa? We have visited this picturesque town many times. It...
Öster Malma Castle - hunting, buffet and wild animals
Öster Malma Castle is a fine little white estate in Nyköping municipality. There is a lot of...
Nynäs castle and nature reserve in Nyköping
Nynäs Castle is a beautiful castle in Nyköping municipality. There is also the Nynäs Nature Reserve, with...
Nyköpingshus - the site of Nyköping's guest house.
Nyköpingshus has a long and sometimes very dramatic history. This medieval castle was transformed in the 16th century into...
Stendörren nature reserve - with suspension bridges between islands
Stendörren Nature Reserve is a magical coastal paradise found between Nyköping and Trosa. The water is...
Things to do in Strängnäs - 12 sights and experiences
What to do in Strängnäs? We have visited Strängnäs several times, by train, car...
Ericsberg Castle - and other private castles in Södermanland
Ericsberg Castle is one of Sweden's most beautiful baroque castles, and the garden is occasionally open to visitors....
Boo castle, Breven's mill and car park in Vingåker
Boo Castle is a beautiful terracotta-coloured palace reminiscent of a fairytale castle. Not too far...
Julita farm - mansion and open-air museum
Julita Farm is a manor house and open-air museum owned by the Nordic Museum. Currently...
Stora Sundby Castle - fairytale castle on the banks of Lake Hjälmaren
Stora Sundby Castle is a fairytale castle with turrets and towers, beautifully situated on the shores of the...
Sundbyholm castle - and guest harbour with parking space
Sundbyholm Castle has a history as a monastic estate and royal palace. Today you can come here for...
4 Castles in Strängnäs - and a fortress
We have looked at a bunch of castles in Strängnäs, during our castle trip by campervan. Some...
Gripsholm Castle - a royal castle on Lake Mälaren
Gripsholm Castle is a magnificent and royal castle by Lake Mälaren. Here the rooms remain from...
Taxinge castle - cookie castle in a beautiful location by Lake Mälaren
Taxinge castle, or Taxinge-Näsby castle, is beautifully situated by Lake Mälaren. We came here by motorhome...
Excursions in Stockholm in times of coronavirus - 15 tips
Tips on 15 excursions in Stockholm in times of corona! Because yes, what do you do when you...
Tyresta National Park - tips on entrances and trails
Tyresta National Park is a large natural area just south of Stockholm. Here you can experience wild...
Tyresö Castle - history and beautiful nature
Tyresö Castle is beautifully situated at Kalvfjärden in Tyresö, just south of Stockholm. We took...
Lida Friluftsgård and the Adventure Trail around Lake Getaren.
Lida Friluftsgård, located in Botkyrka municipality in Stockholm, offers a fantastic outdoor area....
Skogskyrkogården in Stockholm - a Unesco World Heritage Site
The Forest Cemetery in Stockholm is one of the Swedish World Heritage Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We often...
Tullgarn Castle - in the footsteps of kings and tsars
When we went home on Sunday from our motorhome weekend at Jogersö, we needed a place...
Femöre - barren rocks and military history in Oxelösund
On the way home from Jogersö camping in Oxelösund, we took the opportunity to drive past the island...
Jogersö camping and sea bathing - open all year round
Now we are finally out with the motorhome again! We both have a lot of work that has to...
Ringsö in Lake Mälaren - a Swedish idyll
We spent Monday and Tuesday this week on the island of Ringsö in Lake Mälaren. Our...
Trosa havsbad and camping - nice on the waterfront
We drove past the caravan park in Trosa yesterday, which was full of motorhomes, and continued...
Malmköping swimming and camping
Malmköpings bad och camping is beautifully located by Hosjön. This is a 4-star campsite with...
Summer and sun at Malmköping campsite
We have now driven the campervan to Malmköpings camping. This is a classic caravan campsite:...
Hjälmaregården - campsite by Lake Hjälmare
Hjälmaregården is idyllically beautiful in Läppe, on the southern shore of Lake Hjälmaren (not far from Vingåker). Here...
35 things to do in Södermanland
Visit castles, check out southern Stockholm or hike in beautiful nature? Here you will find tips for activities and experiences during your holiday in Södermanland.
Good to know before your holiday in Södermanland
Here you will find information and things to know before your holiday in Södermanland.
Accommodation in Södermanland
- Hotels, cottages and hostels: There are many different types of accommodation around Södermanland. For example, you can find tips on Visit Sörmland.
- Camping and caravanning sites: There are plenty of campsites and pitches, many of which are either scenic or centrally located near towns or attractions. Read more about campsites and pitches in Södermanland here.
- Free camping: Free camping with a motorhome is fine as long as you follow laws and local regulations.
Food and drink in Södermanland
- Regional courts: Fried pomeranian and carnation pickled herring with cumin-spiced crispbread and whole fried ostrich steak with root vegetables.
- Delicacies: Game meat and other local products in farm shops.
- Desserts: Sorunda cake and cake party at Taxinge Castle.
- Drinks: Nils Oscar, from Nyköping, is classic beer in a modern style.
Activities in Södermanland
- Nature: Hiking, cycling, canoeing and golf.
- Culture: Art and galleries
- History: Castles, mansions, open-air museums and other historical attractions.
- For children: Julita farm and swimming, camping and nature experiences.
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