Join the Book Walk in Strängnäs and Mariefred – a unique experience with your smartphone!
Welcome to a world where literature, history, and the present merge into an interactive open-air adventure. Using our app, you can follow GPS-guided routes through Strängnäs or Mariefred while listening to captivating dramatized stories and poetry. Here are the walks awaiting you:
City of Yellow Roses
Do you know why Strängnäs earned its name? Embark on a fascinating journey through the city’s past and uncover the dramatic tale of the nun Anna and the monk Sven Präntare. Reality and imagination intertwine in a story rich with medieval mysteries and hidden family secrets.
Bo Setterlind's Poetry
Be inspired by the beloved poems of Bo Setterlind, brought to life through sound and dramatization, as you explore historic and iconic locations in Strängnäs. Walk in the footsteps of the poet in the city that shaped his creative life.
Kurt Tucholsky
Visit the settings described in Kurt Tucholsky’s novel Gripsholm Castle – A Summer Saga. This book walk guides you around Mariefred, offering deeper insight into the German author and his works. Available in both Swedish and German.
Maja in Biskopsgården – The Guest at Grassagården
Step back into the 1890s and help Maja and Charlotta unravel the mystery of the haunted Grassagården. With the city in panic, you are their last hope to stop the menace before it’s too late!
The Golden Cross
Fourteen-year-old Charlie lives in modern-day Strängnäs but can travel between centuries. After helping a girl from the 16th century save Gustav Vasa, he now finds himself in peril. Darkness draws near, threatening to capture him… You are the only one who can help. Do you dare take on the challenge?
The PAX Walk
Immerse yourself in the universe of the popular PAX book series and experience the world of the raven brothers Alrik and Viggo in Mariefred. As time pulses and shadows gather, are you prepared for the adventure?
