Enkoping not only boasts a wonderful location next to Lake Malaren in middle Sweden, but is also home to a welcoming small town atmosphere and plenty of touristic sights.
Enkoping is located conveniently close to Stockholm, Vasteras and Uppsala. On a holiday to Enkoping you can explore plenty of parks, a picturesque harbour and a quaint commercial centre with nice shops and dining opportunities. The town is located right by Lake Malaren, and there are many opportunities also for wild swimming and exciting boat cruises. The vivid surrounding country side is full of ancient ruins, farm shops and elegant castles.
The area around Enkoping has long been an important trading post, and today it boasts a number of historical sights. Explore the around 1600 stone age rock carvings that are located around the community of Boglosa. When you travel to Enkoping you can also visit the elegant Gronsoo Slott from the 1600s, with its unique and well preserved cultural surroundings.
Learn more about Enkopings history from the stone age up to today at Enkopings Museum or enjoy some contemporary art at Enkopings Konsthall. Those with green fingers will appreciate a visit toAlsta Gardens – an inspirational garden with a beautiful café. Sit and relax in front of a warm fire on a frosty winters day, or amongst the greenery in spring and summer. When the sun is out you can also go wild swimming in Lake Malaren, at the popular swimming beach Bredsandsbadet.
Enkoping is famous for its parks and is sometimes referred to as city of parks. When you book a holiday to Enkoping you can go on one of the popular guided tours of the parks. Choose if you want to discover some of the town's 24 parks and gardens by foot, on the park train or in a traditional horse-drawn carriage. The oldest park, Afzeliiplan, is one of the highlights.
It's easy to travel to Enkoping by car, bus, train or boat. The roads E18, 55 and 70 go past the town, and if you're travelling by train you only have a 40 minute journey from Stockholm, or 15 minutes from Vasteras, both of which have international airports. If you arrive by boat you can moor it in the picturesque Enkoping Marina.
The rich history, the surrounding countryside, the parks and the small town feel make Enkoping a convenient Swedish destination well worth a visit. Book your holiday to Enkoping by Malaren today.
