Östra Södermanlands Järnväg

A must-see when you are in Sweden.

Located in Mariefred at Lake Mälaren (one hour drive from Stockholm - 40 mins by train - 3 hrs by steamship), close to the Gripsholm castle with its medieval roots and world-renowned collection of portraits of royalties.

It's one of the world's best non-commercial narrow-gauge living steam railway museums, with steam trains in operation more than 100 days annually during the summer period.

Steam enthusiasts young and old enjoy the castle-to-castle steam roundtrip, including a steam rail yourney and a voyage on the steam ship s/s Mariefred.

Browse for samples of what you may see and experience during your visit.

ÖSlJ steam engine no 4 in front of the Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred OSlJ steam train at Mariefred station, preparing for departure for Läggesta and Taxinge This sign in Mariefred will tell you if steam trains (ångtåg) will be in operation today (i dag) After the train trip, the ice-cream shop is a popular destination for all children