10 Best Castles In Sweden To VisitHistorical Side Of Sweden
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From a country that has so many legendary kings (I’m shouting out the mythical Beowulf here), there are not quite as many castles as you’d imagine. That being said, the best castles in Sweden are pretty epic, even if they’re not in a huge abundance like some other European countries.
Though let’s be honest, there are still hundreds to see across the country.
Now, I’ve got to be honest, when I first think of Sweden, I think of its pretty little towns, the most beautiful places, its amazing Ice Hotel and, of course, Stockholm. But, there is so much more to Sweden, too.
This is especially true when it comes to the best castles in Sweden that are dotted all across the country.
Depending on what area of Sweden you visit, you’ll likely find at least one castle in the local area. This makes it totally easy to pop into one whilst on a wider trip of the country, too.
1.) Lacko Castle
Perched on the island of Kållandsö, Lacko Castle is one of the best castles in Sweden to visit if you’re looking for a day trip from Gothenburg. As it’s around a 2-hour drive, Lacko Castle is pretty easy to visit if you’re already heading inland and a great pitstop as you head further east.
The castle itself is super old and pretty incredible to see. Plus, the gardens are something else, too.
2) Skokloster Castle
Arguably one of the most beautiful Baroque castles in all of Europe, Skokloster Castle is nestled on the banks of Mälaren’s shores and dates al the way back from the 17th century (which is still young in castle years).
3) Drottningholm Palace
Dating from the 17th century, Drottningholm Palace is one (yes, one!) of the official residences of the Swedish royal family and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site that we totally loved visiting.
Heavily influenced by French architecture, it’s one place you can spot a little bit of France in a Nordic country. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled some quirky additions too like its Chinese Pavilion and the Baroque garden.
4) Gripsholm Castle
Nestled on the banks of Lake Mälaren, Gripsholm Castle is known for its sweeping garden that spans for days!
Oh, and don’t forget to keep a lookout for a deer (or 500) that roam this area. If you’re heading inside, expect lots of smug mug oil paintings adorning the walls.
5) The Royal Palace
Remember, I did say the Swedish royal family had more than one palace? 😉
As the name suggests, this is the official residence of the King of Sweden and is famous for having over 600 rooms. You can’t miss it!
This colossus palace is also home to five museums on site for us all to enjoy and full of antiques that date back many hundreds of years
6) Malmö Castle
In the south of Sweden, Malmö Castle was built in the 16th century and originally belonged to the Danish (shhh, don’t tell them, they’ll want it back).
Now part of Sweden, the castle was feared in days gone by as a place to imprison criminals, similar to the Tower of London in the UK or more recently Alcatraz in San Francisco.
7) Rosendal Palace
Another (yes, another) royal residence, Rosendal Palace sits on its own island of Djurgården and is known for its Swedish Empire style of design.
Inside the palace, you will find a pretty epic range of period pieces including furniture and plush textiles from all over the world.
8) Örebro Castle
Located on the Svartån River, the Örebro Castle was built to keep a watchful eye out for contraband (such as liquor and gold) and see if it was being passed along the river.
In recent times, they no longer watch out for the liquor and the castle has been opened to us all to enjoy its concerts that take place throughout the year.
9) Kalmar Castle
It is one of the lesser-known castles in Sweden but is well worth a visit if you want to get off the beaten track and see one of the area’s oldest historic buildings.
10.) Marsvinsholm Castle
A long time ago, Marsvinsholm Castle in Southern Sweden was part of (modern-day) Denmark and built for the Royal family (still surprised that Denmark hasn’t asked for it back yet).
The castle itself has been restored quite a few times and now stands proud for us all to enjoy and it’s easily one of the best castles in Sweden to explore.
VADSTENA: A roadtrip to LAKE VÄTTERN'S most beautiful village and it's castle // EPS 24
Sweden's second biggest lake and it's most idyllic town Vadstena with its Rennaissance castel: A place, in the center of Sweden, between Gothenburg and Stockholm, where 4 provinces are linked, and where beautiful shores meet history.
We took off from the city Gothenburg early in the morning to drive to Lake Vättern and look for the graves of my travel partner's grandfather. The ride took us to Torpa Stenhus. Torpa stenhus is a well-preserved medieval castle near lake Åsunden, in the county of Västra Götaland, The first stone house was built around 1470 but Reconstruction and remodeling of the fortress was made during the 1500s and 1600s.
After we found the grave that we were looking for it was only a short ride to famous lake Vättern. Vättern is not only Sweden's second largest lake, it is also the fifth largest lake in Europe. The lake is 135 kilometres long and 31 kilometres wide, and it links together the four provinces of Östergötland, Västergötland, Närke and Småland.
But we didn't have much time to enjoy it's beuaty before we realized that we lost a very important part of our motorcycle. Watch the video to find out what part it was - and to visit the beautiful town Vadstena, it's Rennaissance castle ( Vadstena slott ) and the best restaurant Hörnet with me.
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In this video, we travel to the beautiful town Vadstena – a place that you should definitely visit and experience next time you travel to Sweden. The town is full of history, and it’s a famous pilgrim and tourist destination due to its abbey church, museum, and castle. This destination is particularly beautiful during summer.
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Vadstena Castle 🏰 - Östergötland, Sweden [Short Trip Video]
Vadstena Castle is the best preserved Renaissance castles. Beautiful castle located in Östergötland, Sweden. Best place you can add on your Castle bucketlist.
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AMAZING Swedish Nature! The lakes in Sweden are among my favourite things about this country. I headed out to a couple of the incredible lakes that are close to where we live, and explained why I'm so grateful to be able to come and spend time in nature like this. I also explore a really nice 'seaside' town called Vadstena, including the massive castle and monastery there.
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Vadstena Castle was originally built by King Gustav I in 1545 as a fortress to protect Stockholm from enemies approaching from the south. The fortress consisted of three smaller stone buildings facing Lake Vättern, three 31-meter wide ramparts, a courtyard, a moat and four circular cannon turrets. The original ramparts were torn down in the 19th century and the present ramparts were inaugurated in 1999. The stone buildings later formed the ground floor of the castle.
On August 22, 1552, King Gustav I married his third wife, Catherine Stenbock, in Vadstena. One of the castle banqueting halls is called The Wedding Hall (Swedish: Bröllopssalen), although its construction wasn't finished in time for the wedding.
The reconstruction from fortress into a habitable castle began in the 1550s, when prince Magnus became Duke of Östergötland. Duke Magnus suffered from mental illness and was the only son of Gustav I who didn't eventually become king of Sweden. Magnus died in 1595 and is buried in the church of nearby Vadstena Abbey.
By 1620, when the castle was completed, all the kings of the House of Vasa had contributed to its construction. Since 1620, the castle has been very well preserved, and is one of Sweden's best examples of Renaissance architecture.
Vadstena Castle was a royal palace until 1716, when the royal family lost interest in it; after which it became a storage barn for grain.
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Since 1899, the castle has housed the Provincial Archives and today visitors can also find a Castle Museum with 16th and 17th century furniture, portraits and paintings. The castle is also the seat of the International Vadstena Academy, Sweden's smallest opera house, commissioning new operas and reviving lost operas from archival scores. During summers the courtyard plays host to many concerts; both classical and pop music.
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Hanging around Vadstena, Sweden for several days in late August of 2011.