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Car holiday around Mälardalen – Itineraries and tips

Discover the Mälar Valley on a 7-day road trip around Lake Mälaren – filled with charming towns, culture, nature and lovely stops along the way.

Steninge Castle - Among gold vivas, great power era and design shopping - Stockholm

Right outside Sigtuna the yellow castle Steninge is located at a perfect excursion distance from Stockholm. Sit down for a coffee in the sun at the café or wander among the goldenrods in the castle garden.

Day trip to Uppsala - Linnaeus, royal tombs and a great pastry - Uppland

It was 10 years since we were last in Uppsala, so it was clearly time for a return visit! It was a day trip from Stockholm filled with culture, history and the occasional treat.