Near this picturesque castle a steeple rises on a neighbouring island, which is all that remains of the ancient castle of Stegeborg.

Nothing can be more romantic than the scenery here, and on the whole journey over the fiord; for it presents itself in ever-varying pictures to the traveller's notice.
But gradually the hills become lower, the islands more rare; the sea supersedes every thing, and seems jealously anxious to exclude other objects from the traveller's attention, as if it wished to monopolise it.
Now we were in the open sea, and saw only water and sky; and then again we were so hemmed in by the rocks and cliffs, that it would be impossible to extricate the ship without the assistance of an experienced pilot.
September 9th.
We left the sea, and entered another lake, the Malarsee, celebrated for its numerous islands, by a short canal.

The town of Sotulje lies at its entrance, charmingly situated in a narrow valley at the foot of a rather steep hill.

This lake at first resembles a broad river, but widens at every step, and soon shews itself in its whole expanse.

The passage of the Malarsee takes four hours, and is one of the most charming excursions that can be made.