Sörmland is a region filled with industrial history, where steam has been a major part of development. Additionally, much of Sörmland’s history is well-preserved, and we have listed some ways you can travel in Sörmland using steam as a fuel. Welcome and travel with steam in Sörmland
Ångslupen Gerda, Eskilstuna
You can take a ride on the historic steam launch Gerda, with tours departing from the Bälgviken steamboat dock, Näshulta church dock, and the lock in central Eskilstuna.
Gerda has a long and rich history – originally built in 1865, and based in Eskilstuna and Sörmland since 1894.
Recently restored, Gerda remains fully riveted above and below the waterline, which is quite rare. Typically, modern restorations use welding below the waterline, but Gerda has retained her original craftsmanship.
Travel by steam – on both rails and water
Mariefred – Taxinge-Näsby offers a unique opportunity to experience two castles and two different steam-powered modes of transport.
Start wherever suits you best – perhaps with a coffee break at the famous cake castle, Taxinge Slott, before boarding the steam train or boat to Mariefred, home to the royal Gripsholm Castle, beautifully situated by the water.
You can then return to your starting point by either train or boat – or begin your journey the other way around, starting in Mariefred.
Östra Sörmlands Järnväg – ÖSLJ
You can ride the entire route or hop on and off wherever it suits you. It’s the perfect option if you want to leave the car at home – take the Mälar Train to Läggesta and board the steam train from there!
You’ll be riding in authentic steam trains that are over 100 years old!
S/S Mariefred
During the summer, the s/s Mariefred sails the routes Stockholm – Mariefred and Mariefred – Taxinge Näsby.
The steamship Mariefred first entered service in 1903 on the route Stockholm–Enhörna–Mariefred. Since then, she has sailed under the same name, with few changes onboard – and still powered by the same steam engine to this day.
S/S Ejdern
During the summer you can travel with the S/S Ejdern to destinations such as Birka, Adelsö, Mariefred, Stallarholmen, Strängnäs, Taxinge Castle, Mälsåker Castle, Oaxen, Drottningholm, Vaxholm and Stockholm.
S/S Ejdern was built in 1880 for coastal service in the Gothenburg archipelago and arrived in Södertälje in the early 1900s.
Today, she is the world’s oldest coal-fired, propeller-driven steamship with its original engine still in operation.
Sörmlands veteranjärnväg – Oxelösunds järnvägsmuseum
At Oxelösund Railway Museum, spread across 350 metres of tracks and grounds, there’s plenty to see and experience – offering a glimpse into the history of both Sörmland and Oxelösund.
The railway played a key role in shaping Oxelösund into the industrial town it is today.
The museum also organizes a variety of train journeys throughout the year. One of the most popular is the Christmas Market Train, which runs at the end of the year and draws many enthusiastic visitors.
