n 1774, Malmahed in Malmköping became the headquarters and meeting place for the soldiers of the Södermanland Regiment. In Malmköping, history comes alive.

The town plan and many of the buildings are reminders of the town´s days as a military garrison. Malmköping has a lot to offer visitors: several museums, restaurants, antique dealers, pleasant shopping, special summertime events, excellent camping. A guided tour of the historic town is a great place to get started.

Take An Old-fashioned Tram

The Swedish Tramway Association has run a national Tram Museum and a historic tramway in Malmköping for the past 25 years. It's a delight for adults and children alike. You can ride the trams and see historic trams and buses from all over Sweden at the

Vagnorama. Relax with a cup of coffee at the old station, where you'll also find a souvenir shop. Or bring lunch and ride a tram out to a picnic spot on a sunny day. Another tram will take you back.

The Malmahed Museum

In 1771, Gustaf Adolf von Siegroth (b. 1725 - d. 1802) became the commander of the Royal Södermaland Infantry. That same year he chose the Malma Heath to be their permanent drill-ground. In 1784 he drew up a commercial and craft-town to be. The plan was approved by the King Gustaf III but the "town" was only granted the charter of a borough. Gustaf Adolf von Siegroth was a pioneer establishing here both a field hospital and Sweden's first military academy.

The Malmahed museum takes you back to the Stone Age and describes the history of the regiment from the 19th century until it was closed down in 1921.

For more information contact +46-157-192 95

Malmahed - (the Malma Heath)

Visit the military parade ground, surrounded by military buildings from the time when Malmköping was a regimental town. The town hall in the market square is stately historic building from this period.

In Malmköping

In Malmköping there are a lot of small shops selling local handicraft for those not interested in trams. Stroll through the town and admire the many fine buildings from the end of the 19th century.