List of castles in Scania
Encyclopedia
This is a list of castles in Scania
, most of which were originally built between 1100 and 1600 while Scania was a Danish
province. Since 1658, Scania is a historic province
of Sweden
. Many of the castles were built or rebuilt in the 16th century and remodeled in the 19th century, often in Dutch Renaissance
style.
Scania
Scania is the southernmost of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden, constituting a peninsula on the southern tip of the Scandinavian peninsula, and some adjacent islands. The modern administrative subdivision Skåne County is almost, but not totally, congruent with the...
, most of which were originally built between 1100 and 1600 while Scania was a Danish
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
province. Since 1658, Scania is a historic province
Provinces of Sweden
The provinces of Sweden, landskap, are historical, geographical and cultural regions. Sweden has 25 provinces and they have no administrative function, but remain historical legacies and the means of cultural identification....
of Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. Many of the castles were built or rebuilt in the 16th century and remodeled in the 19th century, often in Dutch Renaissance
Renaissance
The Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Italy in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. The term is also used more loosely to refer to the historical era, but since the changes of the Renaissance were not...
style.
Castles and abbeys
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Kärnan Kärnan is a medieval tower in Helsingborg, Scania, in southern Sweden. It is the only part remaining of a larger Danish fortress which, along with the fortress Kronborg on the opposite of Oresund, controlled the entranceway to the Baltic Sea.-History:... Karsholm Castle Karsholm Castle is a castle in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Klågerup Castle Klågerup Castle is a castle in Svedala Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Knutstorp Castle Knutstorp Castle is a castle in Svalöv Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It was built in the 16th century by Otte Brahe. It is the birthplace of the famous astronomer Tycho Brahe .... Krapperup Castle Krapperup Castle is a castle in Höganäs Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Kronovall Castle Kronovall Castle is a castle in Tomelilla Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Kulla Gunnarstorp Castle Kulla Gunnarstorp Castle is a castle in Helsingborg Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. The old castle was built in the 16th century by Jørgen Ottesen Brahe. In the 19th century there was also built a new one by Baltzar von Platen .... Landskrona Citadel Landskrona Citadel, , is situated in Landskrona, Scania, southern Sweden. Initially built 1549-1559 as a purely defensive fortification with a 70 metre wide moat.... Maltesholm Castle Maltesholm Castle is a large manor house located in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. The castle has been passed down for generations and is now the private residence of the Baron Palmstierna... Marsvinsholm Castle Marsvinsholm Castle is situated in Ystad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden, from Ystad.-History:The estate was spoken about as Bosöe, Borsöe and Bordsyö in the beginning of the 12th century. By the middle of the 14th century it was owned by members of Ulfeld family... Näsbyholm Castle Näsbyholm Castle is a castle in Skurup Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. Näsbyholm Castle is situated approximately west of Skurup, and was known since the 14th century as a fortified manor house. The current castle corps de logis was erected 1957 on the old castle land lot, a castle that... Örenäs Castle Örenäs Castle is a castle in Landskrona Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. A German Boroque style castle approximately from the center of Landskrona. The building as it looks today was raised in 1914-1918. It’s now a hotel and conference centre with a public restaurant. During WWII Danish... Örup Castle Örup Castle is a castle in Tomelilla Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. Located a few kilometers south of Tomelilla, together with Glimmingehus, Bollerup Castle and Tosterup Österlen, the castles were built during the late Middle Ages... Össjö Castle Össjö Castle is a castle in Ängelholm Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. The castle is situated approximately east of Ängelholm.... Ovesholm Castle Ovesholm Castle is a castle in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Pålsjö Castle Pålsjö Castle is a castle in Helsingborg Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Råbelöv Castle Råbelöv Castle is a castle in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Rönneholm Castle Rönneholm Castle is a castle in Eslöv Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Rössjöholm Castle Rössjöholm Castle is a castle in Ängelholm Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Sinclairsholm Castle Sinclairsholm Castle is a castle in Hässleholm Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Skabersjö Castle Skabersjö Castle is a castle in Svedala Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. The castle is located just south-east of central Malmö.... Smedstorp Castle Smedstorp Castle is a castle in Tomelilla Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Sofiero Sofiero Castle or just Sofiero in Helsingborg Municipality, Scania, was one of the Swedish royal family's country mansions, located north of Helsingborg. It was originally a Scanian farm called Skabelycke, bought in 1864 by Crown Prince Oscar of Sweden and his wife Sophia of Nassau. The first... Sövdeborg Castle Sövdeborg Castle is a castle in Sjöbo Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It was originally built in 1597, and was restored in 1840 by the architect Brunius. Out of approximately 200 castles in Skåne this is one of about 25 which allows public visitors.... Svaneholm Castle Svaneholm Castle , on the shore of Lake Svaneholmssjön in Skurup Municipality, Scania, southern Sweden was initially erected in the 1530s by the Danish knight and royal advisor Mourids Jepsen Sparre... Svenstorp Castle Svenstorp Castle is a castle in Lund Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It was built in 1596 by Beata Hvitfeldt, a powerful lady-in-waiting to the Danish King Christian IV. Her architect was Hans Steenwinkel.... Tomarps Kungsgård Castle Tomarps Kungsgård Castle is a castle in Åstorp Municipality, Scania in southern Sweden. Probably erected as a Renaissance building in the mid-16th century, composed of four, two story high wings with brick roof surrounded by a narrow square yard. The middle part of the northwing consists of the... Toppeladugård Castle Toppeladugård Castle is a castle in Lund Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Torup Castle Torup Castle is a castle in Svedala Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It is situated approximately east of Malmö.... Tosterup Castle Tosterup Castle is a castle in Tomelilla Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It is situated approximately north-east of Ystad.... Trolle-Ljungby Castle Trolle-Ljungby Castle is a castle in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. The castle is enclosed by a moat and it is one of most magnificent Renaissance buildings in Sweden.-References:... Trolleholm Castle Trolleholm Castle is a castle in Svalöv Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. The estate comprises 110 houses and a total of . Originally named Kattesnabbe and later Ericholm, it has been known since 1424, and was a monastic estate in the late Middle Ages.... Trollenäs Castle Trollenäs Castle is a castle in Eslöv Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It is known since the 14th century, and has been in the ownership of only two families, Thott and Trolle... Tunbyholm Castle Tunbyholm Castle is a castle in Tomelilla Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Vannaröd Castle Vannaröd Castle is a castle in Hässleholm Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Vegeholm Castle Vegeholm Castle is a castle in Ängelholm Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... Vittskövle Castle Vittskövle Castle is a castle in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It is one of the best-preserved Renaissance castles in the Nordic countries, and was erected by Jens Brahe in the 16th century as a defence structure. It is currently the private residence of the Stjernswärd... Vrams Gunnarstorp Castle Vrams Gunnarstorp Castle is a castle in Bjuv Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It was built in the 17th century by Jørgen Vind. 1838 it came to the Tornérhjelm family... Wanås Castle Wanås Castle is a castle in Östra Göinge Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It situated to the west of Knislinge, approximately north of Kristianstad.-A selection of the outdoors exhibitions:*The little bridge , diabas, by Stefan Wewerka... |
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Castle ruins
- Gladsaxehus
- Lillö Ruin
- Lindholmen CastleLindholmen CastleLindholmen Castle is a former Danish fortified castle on the banks of lake Börringe in Svedala Municipality, Scania, southern Sweden.-Medieval history:...
- Månstorp GablesMånstorp GablesThe Månstorp Gables is a ruin in Vellinge Municipality in Skåne .It is situated east of the Swedish county road 101, between Västra Ingelstad and Östra Grevie. The main building was surrounded by a circular wall and moat...
- UraniborgUraniborgUranienborg was a Danish astronomical observatory operated by Tycho Brahe; built circa 1576-1580 on Hven, an island in the Øresund between Zealand and Scania, which at that time was part of Denmark. The observatory was shortly after its construction expanded with an underground facility,...
Ordered by municipality
Ängelholm Municipality Ängelholm Municipality Ängelholm Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the city Ängelholm....
Åstorp Municipality Åstorp Municipality Åstorp Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Åstorp.In 1974 "old" Åstorp was amalgamated with Kvidinge to form the present municipality.-Localities:There are 3 urban areas in Åstorp Municipality.In the table they are...
Bjuv Municipality Bjuv Municipality Bjuv Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Bjuv.The amalgamations connected to the 1971 local government reform in Sweden took place in this area in 1974, when "old" Bjuv was amalgamated with Billesholm and Ekeby.-History:The...
Eslöv Municipality Eslöv Municipality Eslöv Municipality is one of 290 municipalities of Sweden, situated in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the city of Eslöv....
Hässleholm Municipality Hässleholm Municipality Hässleholm Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the city Hässleholm....
Helsingborg Municipality Helsingborg Municipality Helsingborg Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in Sweden. Its seat is located in the city of Helsingborg, which is Sweden's eighth largest city...
Höganäs Municipality Höganäs Municipality Höganäs Municipality is one of 290 municipalities of Sweden, in Skåne County in the southern part of the country. Its seat is located in the city of Höganäs....
Höör Municipality Höör Municipality Höör Municipality is a municipality in the central part of Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Höör....
Hörby Municipality Hörby Municipality Hörby Municipality is a municipality in the central part of Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Hörby.The present municipality consists of ten original entities merged to each other in 1952, 1969 and 1974.... Kävlinge Municipality Kävlinge Municipality Kävlinge Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Kävlinge.-Localities:...
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Klippan Municipality Klippan Municipality Klippan Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Klippan.The municipality was created in 1974 through the amalgamation of the market town Klippan with the rural municipality of Riseberga and part of Östra Ljungby.Söderåsen National Park...
Kristianstad Municipality Kristianstad Municipality Kristianstad Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southernmost Sweden. Its seat is located in the city Kristianstad....
Landskrona Municipality Landskrona Municipality Landskrona Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in Sweden. Its seat is located in the city of Landskrona.The island of Ven was added to the City of Landskrona in 1959. The amalgamations leading to the present municipality took place in 1967, 1969 and 1974...
Lomma Municipality Lomma Municipality Lomma Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden, about 10 km north of Malmö. Its seat is located in Lomma....
Lund Municipality Lund Municipality Lund Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County, southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the city of Lund.As most municipalities in Sweden, the territory of Lund Municipality consists of a lot of former local government units, united in a series of amalgamations. The number of original...
Malmö Municipality Malmö Municipality Malmö Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in Sweden. Its seat is located in the city of Malmö.When the first Swedish local government acts were implemented in 1863 the old City of Malmö was made one of the country's 88 city municipalities and the first city council was elected...
Östra Göinge Municipality Östra Göinge Municipality Östra Göinge Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town Broby....
Simrishamn Municipality Simrishamn Municipality Simrishamn Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the city Simrishamn....
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Sjöbo Municipality Sjöbo Municipality Sjöbo Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town Sjöbo.The present municipality was created in 1974 when the former market town Sjöbo was amalgamated with the surrounding rural municipalities...
Skurup Municipality Skurup Municipality Skurup Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town Skurup. It is considered part of Greater Malmö by Statistics Sweden....
Svalöv Municipality Svalöv Municipality Svalöv Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town Svalöv.The local government reform of 1952 grouped the 15 original entities into six larger municipalities...
Svedala Municipality Svedala Municipality Svedala Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden, just southeast of Malmö. Its seat is located in the town of Svedala....
Tomelilla Municipality Tomelilla Municipality Tomelilla Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town Tomelilla.The municipality was formed through a series of amalgamations taking place in 1952, 1969 and 1971...
Trelleborg Municipality Trelleborg Municipality Trelleborg Municipality is the southernmost municipality of Sweden, in Skåne County. Its seat is located in the city Trelleborg....
Vellinge Municipality Vellinge Municipality Vellinge Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the town Vellinge.The municipality is a result of the latest local government reform in Sweden...
Ystad Municipality Ystad Municipality Ystad Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Its seat is located in the city Ystad.The present municipality was created in 1971 by the amalgamation of the former City of Ystad with four surrounding municipalities.-Localities:There are nine urban areas in Ystad...
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External links
- Scanian Castles - Web portal by Gröna Nyckeln, Simrishamn, Scania
- Jönsson, Lars. Gladsaxehus: En medeltida länsborg. Archeological report (in Swedish)
- Åkesson, Sylve. "Wanås: Göingarnas borg". Castles and manor-seats in Skåne.