Strängnäs

Strängnäs is a locality and the seat of Strängnäs Municipality in Södermanland County, Sweden. It lies on the eastern shore of Lake Mälaren in the historic province of Södermanland. The town serves as the administrative center of the municipality, which includes the town of Mariefred and surrounding rural areas.

Strängnäs has medieval origins. Its most prominent landmark is Strängnäs Cathedral, a major stone church begun in the 13th century that has long served as a religious and cultural center for the area.

Another notable site in the municipality is Gripsholm Castle, located in Mariefred on the Mälaren shoreline. The castle is an important historical monument and a tourist attraction.

The local economy combines public services, small businesses and light industry, with tourism driven by cultural heritage and the surrounding countryside. Strängnäs is connected by road and rail to regional destinations in central Sweden.

Administratively, Strängnäs Municipality is part of Södermanland County in the traditional province of Södermanland. The region emphasizes heritage, governance and regional development.