Things to do in Trosa: a quick guide for a day trip
Trosabussen runs direct from Liljeholmen in about an hour for SEK 165 one way. In town there are the river Trosaån, the square and Garvaregården, and the sea beach on Öbolandet is 3 km from the centre.
Trosa is a small coastal town in Sörmland with the Trosa River (Trosaån) running through the centre and a harbour where the tip of the pier is called "Världens ände" (the End of the World). Trosa.com describes the town as known for its pastel-coloured turn-of-the-century houses and small shops.
Trosa through the centuries
The dates trosa.com gives in its town walk.
14th century
Trosa mentioned in writing
1383
The medieval town stood by today's Trosa lands kyrka (Trosa rural church), which the river could then reach by boat.
16th and 17th centuries
First market on the square
1582
Trosa was a busy market town until the 1880s.
Town charter
1610
Granted by King Karl IX, after the old town had died out because of land uplift.
18th century
Trosa stads kyrka
1711
The town church, built in Carolean Baroque.
The Russians burn the town hall
1719
A new town hall was built on the same site in 1725.
Garvaregården
18th century
A craftsman's yard where the tannery ran until the early 20th century.
19th century
Cobblestones on the square
1870s
The stones came from Persö in the Trosa archipelago.
Trosa Stadshotell
1872
That was when Trosa began to become a popular summer seaside resort.
20th century
Railway station in Vagnhärad
1913
Before then, most traffic went via the harbour.
Fina Fisken
1974
The restaurant opened at the old herring smokehouse.
New town hall
1985
A copy of the 1725 town hall, today a tourist centre and library.
Town, coast, nearby
Highlights
In town: The walk along the Trosa River, Trosa torg (the square), Garvaregården with the town museum, and the harbour. On the coast: Trosa havsbad on Öbolandet and the archipelago boat M/S Brännskär to Kråmö and Askö in summer. Nearby: The Stendörren nature reserve with suspension bridges. Tullgarn Palace is closed for the 2026 season.
Planning
How long: half day or full day?
Half day: A walk along the river, Trosa torg, Garvaregården and the harbour. Trosa.com says the town walk with audio guide takes about an hour. Full day: Add lunch, the sea beach on Öbolandet or a trip to Stendörren.
How to get from Stockholm to Trosa: route, time and cost
Trosabussen runs direct from Liljeholmen every day in about 60 minutes and costs SEK 165 one way. By car, trosa.com gives 70 km between Stockholm and Vagnhärad.
Getting from Stockholm to the archipelago town of Trosa is easy, whether you take public transport or your own car. With a bus ride of around an hour, the town is one of the most accessible day trips from the capital for seeing the sights of Trosa, Sweden.
Trosabussen from Liljeholmen
Option 1: Public transport by train and bus: Trosabussen: A direct bus from Liljeholmen to Trosa every day of the week. The company gives a travel time of about 60 minutes. Train and bus: Trosa.com also points to SJ trains, Mälartåg and commuter trains plus bus – plan the trip in each operator's journey planner. Fares with Trosabussen: Single SEK 165, 10-trip card SEK 1,150. On departures marked red in the timetable, a single costs SEK 110, and that ticket is only sold on board or at the retailers. Two children up to and including 12 travel free with a paying adult aged 18 or over, and Movingo tickets are valid on board. Good to know: You can't pay cash on board. According to the timetable for 17 August–13 December 2026, the trip Liljeholmen–Trosa Hamn takes 1 hour 5 minutes. On the way from Liljeholmen the bus only stops to let passengers off, and towards Liljeholmen only to pick passengers up. Dogs are welcome in a designated area, and tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are sold at ICA Trossen in Trosa, ICA Vagnhärad, Coop Liljeholmen and Coop Trosa, and online via Resrobot for an admin fee – red departures can't be bought there.
Option 2: Driving via the E4: Distance: The E4 runs through Trosa Municipality. Trosa.com gives 70 km between Vagnhärad and Stockholm. Parking in the harbour: Trosa.com lists 4-hour and 24-hour parking in the harbour, and motorhome pitches. Trosa uses parking discs – follow the signs.
Weekend departures with Trosabussen
Saturday–Sunday and public holidays, timetable 17 August–13 December 2026. To Trosa = Liljeholmen → Trosa Hamn, home = Trosa Hamn → Liljeholmen.
| Departs | Arrives | |
|---|---|---|
| To Trosa, morning | 09:45 | 10:50 |
| To Trosa, midday | 12:55 | 14:00 |
| To Trosa, afternoon | 16:00 | 17:05 |
| Home, morning | 11:45 | 12:50 |
| Home, afternoon | 14:30 | 15:35 |
| Home, evening | 18:00 | 19:05 |
At weekends there are also departures at 08:30 from Trosa Hamn and 19:15 from Liljeholmen. On weekdays there are nine departures in each direction, from Liljeholmen between 06:05 and 18:30. The bus calls at Tullgarn at weekends: from Liljeholmen on the 09:45 and 12:55 departures if you ask when boarding, and towards Liljeholmen only on the 18:00 from Trosa Hamn.

Sights in central Trosa: the best stops in the town centre


The first market on Trosa's square was held in 1582, the 1985 town hall is a copy of the 1725 building, and the town walk with audio guide takes about an hour.
The town centre is small and easy to see on foot. Trosa.com has a town walk with an audio guide that takes about an hour.
A selection from the town walk
A walk along the Trosa River: According to trosa.com, the river running through Trosa is lined with turn-of-the-century houses in different shades. From the bridge by the square you look along the river, and in summer boats are moored along the canal. Torgbron (the Market Bridge) is the town's oldest bridge. Along the river are also Bryggarbron, Smäckbron and Kungsbron, among others, and Villabron is the last bridge over the river downstream. Around 1900 the river was called Canal Grande, and for 50 öre summer visitors got a rowing trip to the mill and back.
Trosa torg and the town hall: The square: A cobbled square where the Trosa River flows under the market bridge. The first market was held here as early as 1582. The town hall: Built in 1985 as a copy of the 1725 town hall. Today it houses a tourist centre and library. The alleys: Craftsmen used to live along Västra Långgatan, and the alleys are named after them – for example Garvaregränd (Tanner's Alley), Krukmakargränd (Potter's Alley) and Punschgränd. The town's first town hall was burned by the Russians in 1719. The tower from the 1725 town hall now sits on the old police and fire station at Västra Långgatan 9. The market is held at Skolparken next to the square.
Garvaregården and Trosa Stadsmuseum: Garvaregården in Garvaregränd is Trosa's town museum. In summer a café runs in the museum setting with pastries, food and ice cream, a spacious garden and a play area for children. Garvaregården is an 18th-century craftsman's yard and one of five listed buildings in Trosa Municipality. Trosa hembygdsförening (the local history society) looks after the museum and collections – here you'll find the tanner's home and workshop, and in summer a craft shop too.
Shops around the square and the Långgatorna: Around the square and along Östra and Västra Långgatan there are several small shops, cafés and restaurants. Trosa.com says most shops, cafés and restaurants are open all year, and that the town's bookshop is one of the oldest in Sweden. According to trosa.com the bookshop is more than 120 years old.
Punsch and the seaside resort: Around 1900 Trosa was a seaside resort. The park and punsch verandas of Trosa Stadshotell were the hub of resort society, and a flag was raised for the punsch of the day – Trosa yellow, Trosa green or Trosa blue, which according to trosa.com had the same contents in every bottle. The punsch (a Swedish liqueur) was made in a building between Punschgränd and the square, marked "Punschhandlaren 17–19".
Trosa's coast: beaches, boats and the archipelago
Trosa havsbad on Öbolandet is 3 km from the centre, and in summer 2026 (11 June–2 August and 6–9 August) M/S Brännskär sailed to Kråmö and Askö – about two hours return.
Trosa's position on the Baltic means the archipelago is always close at hand. Below are Trosa's coastal sights, beaches and excursions that you can easily reach with or without a boat.
M/S Brännskär from Trosa guest harbour
In the 2026 season (11 June–2 August and 6–9 August), M/S Brännskär makes three trips. The first and third go via Trosa havsbad and Kråmö to Askö and back, about two hours return. The second turns at Kråmö and takes about an hour.
On Saturdays in July there is an evening trip 17:00–19:00 with a box of smoked prawns.
- First trip, to Askö: 10:00–12:00
- Second trip, to Kråmö: 12:00–13:00
- Third trip, to Askö: 14:00–16:00
- Evening trip, Saturdays in July: 17:00–19:00
The harbour
Trosa harbour
In the harbour: The shops and restaurants of the harbour boathouses, a playground with a ship and slides, a volleyball court and Trosa Gelato at Östra Hamnplan. Paddling: Kayaks and SUPs can be rented in the harbour. Världens ände: At the very end of the harbour pier, across Suckarnas bro (the Bridge of Sighs). Archipelago trips: M/S Brännskär runs seasonal trips to Kråmö and Askö. A single ticket costs SEK 195 to Kråmö and SEK 220 to Askö. In the 2026 season the trips ran 11 June–2 August and 6–9 August. M/S Krogskär runs day trips to Landsort for SEK 725 return. The Landsort trip runs Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 27 June–8 August, 10:00–11:00 out and 14:00–15:00 back, with 6–12 passengers. You can also rent bikes and play padel in the harbour, and borrow volleyballs and footballs at the harbour boathouse Hökö. Kråmö has a kiosk that is open every day in summer, and Askö has a long sandy beach called Storsand.
Sea beach
Trosa havsbad on Öbolandet
Location: Öbolandet, 3 kilometres from the centre of Trosa. An EU bathing site. Facilities according to Trosa Municipality: Swimming jetties, a larger diving tower, ladders, a small slide, large changing rooms, an outdoor shower, play equipment, an accessible ramp and toilets. Staying next door: Trosa Havsbad & Camping with glamping, camping, motorhome pitches and cottages. Dogs: In June–August dogs are not allowed at the municipal beaches – they are directed to natural swimming spots. By the beach there is also the archipelago restaurant Algoth på Udden and an adventure golf course, according to trosa.com.
North of Trosa
Tullgarn Palace (closed in 2026)
A short trip north of Trosa is the royal palace of Tullgarn, beautifully set by a sea inlet. The Royal Palaces call it one of the most popular royal destinations and give just under an hour's drive from Stockholm. The palace was built in the 1720s and has been a royal pleasure palace since the 1770s; Gustaf V and Queen Victoria spent their summers here. Closed for the 2026 season: The Royal Palaces state that the palace, the palace café and the shop are closed for the 2026 season – check the current situation before you plan your visit. The palace park: The park has Carl Hårleman's lime-tree avenues, an orchard with roots in the 17th century and Prince Fredrik Adolf's green theatre. By bus: Trosabussen from Liljeholmen passes Tullgarn on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and stops at Tullgarns allé on request – only one departure runs from Tullgarn back towards Liljeholmen.
Towards Nyköping
Stendörren nature reserve – the archipelago via suspension bridges
On the coast between Nyköping and Trosa lies Stendörren, where suspension bridges lead out over the straits to the archipelago islands. There is also a naturum (visitor centre). The County Administrative Board says bus 554 from Nyköping or Trosa stops at Stendörren, and that the reserve is signposted from the E4 and road 219. The County Administrative Board lists 20 barbecue sites where firewood is provided, toilets and drinking water at the naturum, and a food van from Bergs Gård at the naturum – daily in summer and at weekends in spring and autumn. Dogs must always be on a lead, and drones are not allowed.

Food, coffee and classic restaurants in Trosa
Fina Fisken has served fish and seafood since 1974 and Trosa Stadshotell has been here since 1872, but some harbour restaurants take a winter break when the ice sets in.
Here is what the businesses and trosa.com themselves state. There is most on offer in summer – trosa.com says some harbour restaurants take a winter break when the ice sets in.
Food
Restaurants: Fina Fisken, Bomans and the Stadshotell
Fina Fisken: Fish and seafood since 1974. Opens for the season at Easter. Bomans Hotell & Restaurang: A boutique hotel with a restaurant in the middle of Trosa. Open all year according to trosa.com. Trosa Stadshotell & Spa: A town hotel since 1872, with a 19th-century dining room, a bistro and bar with outdoor seating in summer, and a spa. Open all year according to trosa.com. Två Små Svin: A restaurant and accommodation by the river in central Trosa, with smørrebrød on the menu. Fina Fisken stands on the site of the old herring smokehouse at Östra Hamnplan. Trosa.com also lists Punschkällaren, Trosa kök & bar and Kölsvinet in the guest harbour, among others, as places open all year.
Fika
Coffee, cake and sweets
Tre Små Rum Kafé & Konditori: A café in the middle of Trosa with seating indoors and in the garden. Everything is baked in its own bakery on site. Open all year according to trosa.com. Kutterkonfekt: Marzipan, fruit jellies, toffees, chocolate and loose pralines in more than 30 flavours, made on site in an 1890s villa. The shop only opens seasonally before Christmas and Easter, but you can order online all year and collect in the shop. Garvaregårdens café: A summer café in the town museum's garden. Both Trosa stadskafé and Tre Små Rum have their own take on the Trosabakelsen (the Trosa pastry). Garvaregårdens café serves coffee and cake, simple meals and ice cream, and has a play area for children. Trosa Gelato sells artisan ice cream near the square and at Östra Hamnplan.

Things to do in Trosa with kids
The harbour has a playground with a ship and slides, Spindelparken (the Spider Park) is across the river from Garvaregården, and the sea beach with a diving tower and a small slide is 3 km from the centre.
Distances in the town centre are short, and both the harbour and the sea beach have things for children.
Play and swimming for children
| For the children | Also | |
|---|---|---|
| Trosa harbour | Ship, slides, obstacle course, friendship swing | Big lawn, balls to borrow at Hökö |
| Spindelparken | Climbing frame | Somewhere for adults to rest |
| Garvaregården | Play area in the garden | Summer café |
| Trosa havsbad | Play equipment, small slide, diving tower | Sandy beach and rocks |
According to trosa.com and Trosa Municipality. The sea beach is 3 kilometres from the centre.
Close by
Trosa with children
The harbour: A playground with a ship, slides, an obstacle course and a friendship swing, and a big lawn. Spindelparken (the Spider Park): A climbing frame on the other side of the river from Garvaregården. Trosa havsbad: Sandy beach, diving tower, small slide and play equipment, 3 kilometres from the centre. Garvaregårdens café: A play area for children in the garden in summer. Trosa.com also mentions Trosa Äventyrsgolf (adventure golf), a skatepark and – not far from the Trosaporten shopping centre – Trosa Aktivitetspark with seven high ropes courses and ziplines.

Half day or full day in Trosa?
On the 09:45 weekend bus from Liljeholmen you arrive at 10:50 and get 3 hr 40 min for a half day (back at 14:30) or 7 hr 10 min for a full day (back at 18:00), according to the autumn 2026 timetable.
Two suggested plans, based on what there is in town and on the coast.
How long can you stay?
With Trosabussen according to the timetable for 17 August–13 December 2026. Weekends: arrive 10:50 on the 09:45 from Liljeholmen, back on the 14:30 for a half day or the 18:00 for a full day. Weekdays: arrive 10:25 on the 09:20, and the last bus back leaves at 17:15.
- Half day, weekend: 10:50–14:30
- Full day, weekend: 10:50–18:00
- Full day, weekday: 10:25–17:15
3 hr 40 min with the weekend bus
Half day: the river, the square and the harbour
The river and the square: Walk along the Trosa River to Trosa torg – or follow trosa.com's town walk with audio guide, about an hour. Garvaregården: The town museum and summer café. The harbour: Follow the river down to the harbour and walk out across Suckarnas bro to Världens ände.
7 hr 10 min with the weekend bus
Full day: the town and the sea beach
Morning: The river, the square and Garvaregården. Lunch: In the harbour or the centre. Afternoon: Trosa havsbad on Öbolandet, 3 kilometres from the centre. Tullgarn: The Royal Palaces state that Tullgarn Palace, the palace café and the shop are closed for the 2026 season.
Seasons in Trosa: high season vs low season
In summer, M/S Brännskär sails to Kråmö and Askö (11 June–2 August 2026) and the day trip to Landsort runs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 27 June–8 August.
The feel of Trosa's sights and atmosphere changes markedly depending on the time of year you visit.
Seasons in Trosa 2026
M/S Brännskär to Kråmö and Askö
11 June–2 August and 6–9 August.
Day trip to Landsort
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 27 June–8 August.
No dogs at municipal beaches
June–August.
Markets
Lions Trosa market on the second Saturday in June, harvest and craft market on the last Sunday in August, Christmas market on the first Sunday of Advent.
According to trosa.com and Trosa Municipality.
June–August
Summer
The archipelago boat: M/S Brännskär to Kråmö and Askö – in the 2026 season it ran 11 June–2 August and 6–9 August. The sea beach: The municipality cleans and checks the beaches daily in the summer months. Dogs: In June–August dogs are not allowed at municipal beaches.
All year
The rest of the year
Open all year: Trosa.com lists Bomans Hotell & Restaurang, Tre Små Rum Kafé & Konditori and Trosa Stadshotell & Spa, among others. Seasonal: Fina Fisken opens at Easter. Garvaregårdens café is only open in summer, and Kutterkonfekt opens before Christmas and Easter. Trosa.com says only some harbour restaurants take a winter break when the ice sets in, and that the river walk up to the centre is just as beautiful in every season.
Where to stay in Trosa: hotels, camping and motorhome pitches
Trosa Stadshotell has been here since 1872, and trosa.com lists motorhome pitches with electricity at Trosa golf course (10), Trosa guest harbour (6), Bergs Gård (6) and Åda Golf & Country Club (4).
Trosa.com lists hotels, B&Bs, hostels, camping, glamping and cottages in the municipality.
Motorhome pitches with electricity
Number of pitches with electricity according to trosa.com.
26 pitches
Trosa golf course 10
About 100 metres from the clubhouse with toilets, showers and restaurant
Trosa guest harbour 6
Near the service building and Kölsvinet; another 13 pitches without electricity at Edanöbron
Bergs Gård 6
On gravel; another 4 pitches on natural grass
Åda Golf & Country Club 4
On gravel, max 3 nights
Trosa Havsbad & Camping also has pitches with electricity but gives no number. At Gustavsbergsgatan there is 24-hour motorhome parking with no electricity or services.
Hotels
Hotels in Trosa
Trosa Stadshotell & Spa: A town hotel since 1872 with a spa. Bomans Hotell & Restaurang: A boutique hotel in the middle of Trosa. Två Små Svin: Accommodation and a restaurant by the river in central Trosa. Sund Nergården is a hotel and glamping site for adults.
Motorhomes
Camping and motorhome pitches
Trosa guest harbour: Motorhome pitches, boat berths, a harbour office and the restaurant Kölsvinet. Fresh water, showers, grey water and toilet emptying and a laundry for a fee. The guest harbour has a Blue Flag. Trosa Havsbad & Camping: Glamping, camping, motorhome pitches and cottages on Öbolandet.
Frequently asked questions about Trosa, Sweden
5 questions
01What are the must-sees in Trosa?
The Trosa River and Trosa torg with the town hall. Garvaregården – the town museum with a summer café. The harbour and Världens ände at the end of the pier. Trosa havsbad on Öbolandet. The Stendörren nature reserve with suspension bridges.
02Can you do a day trip from Stockholm to Trosa without a car?
Yes. Trosabussen runs direct from Liljeholmen every day of the week and takes about 60 minutes, according to the company. Trosa.com also points to SJ, Mälartåg and commuter trains with a bus.
03How much time do you need in Trosa?
Half day: The river, the square, Garvaregården and the harbour. Full day: Add lunch and the sea beach or Stendörren.
04Is Trosa worth a visit in autumn and winter?
Yes, but there is less on offer. Trosa.com lists Bomans Hotell & Restaurang, Tre Små Rum Kafé & Konditori and Trosa Stadshotell & Spa, among others, as open all year, while the archipelago boat and some harbour restaurants are only open in season.
05Where do you park in Trosa?
Trosa.com lists 4-hour and 24-hour parking in the harbour, and 24-hour parking near the ABC jetties on Askögatan.
Sources
Details checked against these sources in September 2026.
The facts on this page are based on these sources. Under each one you can see which details we took from it. Opening times, prices and departures change – always check with the source before you go.
- Trosa.com: Direct bus TrosabussenLiljeholmen–Trosa, approx. 1 hour
- Trosabussen: Fares & info · in Swedishsingle SEK 165, 10-trip card SEK 1,150, red departures SEK 110; two children up to 12 free with a paying adult; card or Swish on board, no cash; dogs in a designated area; tickets non-refundable
- Trosabussen: About Trosabussen · in Swedishscheduled service Trosa–Stockholm since 2010, travel time approx. 60 minutes
- Trosa.com: TravelStockholm 70 km, Södertälje just over 30 km, Nyköping about 40 km
- Trosa.com: Archipelago boats in Trosa · in SwedishM/S Brännskär to Kråmö SEK 195 and Askö SEK 220 single, season 11 June–2 August and 6–9 August 2026; M/S Krogskär to Landsort SEK 725 return
- Trosa.com: Trosa harbour · in Swedish"Världens ände"/"Smörbyttan" at the end of the harbour pier, Suckarnas bro, the lovers' path
- Trosa.com: Kutterkonfekt · in Swedishmarzipan and loose pralines in more than 30 flavours, 1890s villa, seasonal opening before Christmas and Easter
- Trosa.com: Garvaregårdens café · in Swedishsummer town café at Garvaregården's town museum
- Trosa.com: Fina Fisken · in Swedishfish and seafood since 1974, opens for the season at Easter
- Trosa.com: Open all yearBomans Hotel & Restaurant, Tre Små Rum Kafe & Konditori, Trosa Stadshotell & Spa
- Trosa Municipality: Beaches · in SwedishTrosa havsbad on Öbolandet, 3 km from the centre, diving tower and rocks, EU bathing site; no dogs at municipal beaches June–August
- County Administrative Board of Södermanland: Stendörren · in Swedishsuspension bridges to the archipelago islands, naturum, bus 554 from Nyköping or Trosa, signposted from the E4 and road 219
- The Royal Palaces: Tullgarn Palacebuilt in the 1720s, a royal pleasure palace since the 1770s, the summer palace of Gustaf V and Queen Victoria, just under an hour's drive from Stockholm
- The Royal Palaces: Opening hours, Tullgarn Palacethe palace, the palace café and the shop closed for the 2026 season
- The Royal Palaces: Getting to Tullgarn · in SwedishTrosabussen from Liljeholmen passes Tullgarn on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, stopping at Tullgarns allé on request
- The Royal Palaces: Tullgarn palace park · in SwedishCarl Hårleman's lime-tree avenues, an orchard with 17th-century roots, Prince Fredrik Adolf's green theatre
- Trosa.com: Trosapastel-coloured turn-of-the-century houses; Stadshotell since 1872; Spindelparken; playground in the harbour
- Trosa.com: Trosa square · in Swedishcobblestones since the 1870s, first market 1582; Östra and Västra Långgatan; alleys named after craftsmen; bookshop among Sweden's oldest; harbour restaurants take a winter break when there is ice
- Trosa.com: Audio guide city walk in Englishapprox. 1 hr – Trosa mentioned in 1383, market 1582, town charter 1610, the church 1711, the town hall burned in 1719 and copied in 1985, Garvaregården from the 18th century, punsch verandas and Trosa yellow/green/blue, Canal Grande and the rowing trip to the mill
- Trosa.com: Trosa guest harbour · in Swedishmotorhome pitches, restaurant Kölsvinet, Blue Flag
- Trosa.com: Camping & glampingfresh water, showers, emptying and laundry at Trosa guest harbour for a fee
- Trosa.com: Bomans Hotell & Restaurang · in Swedishboutique hotel in the middle of Trosa
- Trosa.com: Trosa Stadshotell & Spa · in Swedish19th-century dining room, bistro/bar with outdoor seating in summer, spa
- Trosa.com: Tre Små Rum Kafé & Konditori · in Swedishseating indoors and in the garden, bakes in its own bakery
- Trosa.com: Två Små Svin · in Swedishaccommodation and restaurant by the river in central Trosa
- Trosa.com: Trosa Havsbad & Camping · in Swedishglamping, camping, motorhome pitches and cottages
- Trosabussen: Timetable 17 August–13 December 2026 · in SwedishPDF; weekend departures, Tullgarn on request, ticket retailers
