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Place in Uppland, Sweden
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Märsta is with its 27,000 inhabitants the largest city in Sigtuna Municipality in Stockholm County in Sweden. It is located between the capital Stockholm, some 35 km to the south, and Sweden's fourth largest city Uppsala, some 30 km to the north, and some 4 km from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.
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Märsta Art Hall
A local art hall.
A 17th-century Baroque palace built at the height of the Swedish Empire, used as the summer residence of Charles XIV John (named Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, serving as Napoleon's general, before his coronation) during the early 19th century. The palace museum offers guided tours during summer. Textile furnishings are original; this is very unusual, as textiles are normally replaced as they wear out through the years. The palace contains an early replica of the United States Declaration of Independence, gifted from the USA in 1801, as well as other interesting artefacts.
A 17th-century country castle, open for visitors during summer.
Steninge Castle
A 17th-century castle. Today it has a cafe and a market hall.
A scenic lake, known for its many bird species.
An Asian restaurant
A bar and restaurant
A restaurant and sports pub.
An 18th-century mansion that is a conference hall with several guest rooms
The annex of the 17th-century Baroque palace mentioned above has a conference hotel.
30 stores; supermarket, pharmacy, Systembolaget liquor store, library, cafés, etc.
Second-hand store selling furniture, porcelain, clothes, paintings, toys and more.
Second-hand store selling furniture, carpets, household items, clothes, toys, shoes, bags, electronics, lamps, fitness equipment, garden supplies and more.
By public transit
Märsta Central Station is a stop on the railway between Stockholm and Uppsala. The rail road is operated by two operators; the Stockholm County Commuter train (SL) and the national operator SJ.
By car
The highway E4 carry traffic between Stockholm and Uppsala and pass Märsta some 3 km east of the city.
Märsta is really small and walkable. Unless you intend to leave the city for the surrounding countryside you will not need any vehicle.
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