List of castles in Sweden
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This is a list of castle
s in Sweden
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In the Swedish language
the word slott, meaning castle, is used for both castle
s, château
s and palace
s and this article lists all of them as well as fortresses.
Castle
A castle is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble...
s in 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....
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In the Swedish language
Swedish language
Swedish is a North Germanic language, spoken by approximately 10 million people, predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along its coast and on the Åland islands. It is largely mutually intelligible with Norwegian and Danish...
the word slott, meaning castle, is used for both castle
Castle
A castle is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble...
s, château
Château
A château is a manor house or residence of the lord of the manor or a country house of nobility or gentry, with or without fortifications, originally—and still most frequently—in French-speaking regions...
s and palace
Palace
A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word itself is derived from the Latin name Palātium, for Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills in Rome. In many parts of Europe, the...
s and this article lists all of them as well as fortresses.
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Name | Swedish name | Location | Date | Condition | Picture | Notes |
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Almnäs Castle Almnäs Castle Almnäs slott is a château in the province of Västergötland, South-West Sweden, 5 km south of the town of Hjo.The mansion was built in 1773-1776 by the General Wolter Reinhold Stackelberg. It is situated at a cove of a lake and is surrounded by notable park.... |
Almnäs slott | Västergötland Västergötland ', English exonym: West Gothland, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden , situated in the southwest of Sweden. In older English literature one may also encounter the Latinized version Westrogothia.... |
1776 | Private residence | ||
Alnarp Castle Alnarp Castle Alnarp Castle is located in Alnarp, Lomma Municipality, Scania, approximately 10 km north of Malmö in southern Sweden. The original castle on the property was built in the 12th century. The present building was erected in 1862, in Dutch Renaissance style.... |
Alnarp slott | Scania 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... |
1862 | Private residence | ||
Åkerö Castle Åkerö Castle Åkerö Castle is a castle in Sweden.-External links:*... |
Åkerö slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1757 | Private residence | ||
Åkeshov Castle Åkeshov Castle Åkeshov Castle is a castle in Bromma, a borough of Stockholm, Sweden.-See also:*List of castles in Sweden... |
Åkeshovs slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1650 | Hotel | ||
Årsta Castle Årsta Castle Årsta Castle in Haninge Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden, is a castle built in the 17th Century.... |
Årsta slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1667 | Museum | ||
Älvsborg Castle | Nya Älvsborgs fästning | Gothenburg Gothenburg Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area... |
1650 | Museum | ||
Ängsö Castle Ängsö Castle Ängsö Castle is a castle in Sweden, located near Västerås.The castle is on the island of Ängsö. It was first named in a royal charter at the end of the 12th century.... |
Ängsö slott | Västmanland Västmanland ' is a historical Swedish province, or landskap, in middle Sweden. It borders Södermanland, Närke, Värmland, Dalarna and Uppland.The name comes from "West men", referring to the people west of Uppland, the core province of early Sweden.- Administration :... |
1272 | Museum | ||
Bäckaskog Castle Bäckaskog Castle Bäckaskog Castle in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, southern Sweden, was originally a monastery built in the 13th century. It was transformed into a castle in the 16th century. The castle is located on the isthmus between Ivö Lake and Oppmanna Lake.The monastery was closed down by the Danish... |
Bäckaskogs slott | Scania 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... |
13th century | Museum | ||
Barsebäck Castle Barsebäck Castle Barsebäck Castle in the village of Barsebäck, Kävlinge Municipality, close to the shore of Öresund in Scania, southern Sweden, has existed in various versions at its present location since the 12th century. It received its current shape during a major renovation and rebuilding in 1889 and 1940... |
Barsebäcks slott | Scania 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... |
14th century | Private residence | ||
Bellinga Castle | Bellinga slott | Scania 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... |
16th century | Private residence | ||
Bergkvara Castle | Bergkvara slott | Småland Småland ' is a historical province in southern Sweden.Småland borders Blekinge, Scania or Skåne, Halland, Västergötland, Östergötland and the island Öland in the Baltic Sea. The name Småland literally means Small Lands. . The latinized form Smolandia has been used in other languages... |
15th century | Ruin | ||
Bjärka-Säby Castle Bjärka-Säby Castle Bjärka-Säby Castle is a baroque style château located south of Linköping, in Östergötland County, Sweden.Bjärka-Säby Castle was built for Swedish diplomat and nobleman,... |
Nya slottet Bjärka-Säby | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
1791 | Museum | ||
Bjärsjöholm Castle Bjärsjöholm Castle Bjärsjöholm Castle or Bjersjöholm Castle is a Renaissance castle from the 16th century, 3 km northwest of Ystad, Scania, in southern Sweden... |
Bjärsjöholms slott | Scania 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... |
14th century | Private residence | ||
Bjärsjölagård Castle Bjärsjölagård Castle Bjärsjölagård Castle is a castle in Sjöbo Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.-See also:*List of castles in Sweden... |
Bjärsjölagårds slott | Scania 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... |
1766 | Hotel | ||
Björksund Castle | Björksunds slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
18th century | Private residence | ||
Björnstorp Castle Björnstorp Castle Björnstorp Castle is a castle in Lund Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It was built in 1752 and reshaped in 1860-1880, with its final appearance set in 1868, by architect Helgo Zettervall.... |
Björnstorps slott | Scania 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... |
1752 | Private residence | ||
Bollerup | Bollerups borg | Scania 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... |
15th century | School | ||
Boo Castle | Boo slott | Närke Närke ' is a Swedish traditional province, or landskap, situated in Svealand in south central Sweden. It is bordered by Västmanland to the north, Södermanland to the east, Östergötland to the southeast, Västergötland to the southwest, and Värmland to the northwest... |
1882 | Private residence | ||
Bogesund Castle | Bogesunds slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
16th century | Museum | ||
Bohus Castle | Bohus fästning | Bohuslän Bohuslän ' is a Swedish traditional province, or landskap, situated in Götaland on the northernmost part of the country's west coast. It is bordered by Dalsland to the northeast, Västergötland to the southeast, the Skagerrak arm of the North Sea to the west, and the county of Østfold in Norway to the north... |
1308 | Ruin | ||
Borgeby Borgeby Borgeby Castle lies in Lomma Municipality, Scania in southern Sweden, aside the Kävlingeån, the largest river in Scania.The castle is built on the site of an 11th-century castle or fortress. Finds on the site may relate it to Harald Bluetooth. It may be reconstructed similar to the Trelleborg type... |
Borgeby slott | Scania 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... |
15th century | Museum | ||
Borgholm Castle Borgholm Castle Borgholm Castle in Borgholm, Sweden, is today only a ruin of the fortress that was first built in the second half of the 12th century and many times rebuilt in later centuries. It is linked to Halltorps estate, somewhat to the south... |
Borgholms slott | Öland Öland ' is the second largest Swedish island and the smallest of the traditional provinces of Sweden. Öland has an area of 1,342 km² and is located in the Baltic Sea just off the coast of Småland. The island has 25,000 inhabitants, but during Swedish Midsummer it is visited by up to 500,000 people... |
13th century | Ruin | ||
Börringe Abbey Börringe Abbey Börringekloster Castle , formerly Börringe Priory , is a castle built in 1763 on the ruins of a medieval Benedictine priory in Svedala, Scania, in southern Sweden.- Priory :... |
Börringeklosters slott | Scania 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... |
13th century | Private residence | ||
Bosjökloster Castle Bosjökloster Castle Bosjökloster on the shore of Lake Ringsjön in Höör Municipality, Scania, southern Sweden was originally a nunnery, founded in 1080 by the Benedictine Order. The oldest preserved document that mentions Bosjö Abbey was written by Pope Lucius III in 1181, when he confirmed its privileges... |
Bosjöklosters slott | Scania 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... |
1080 | Museum | ||
Bråborg Castle Bråborg Castle Bråborg was a former Royal castle at Bråviken, Norrköping Municipality in Östergötland, Sweden. Today, a ruin is all that remain of the estate.- History :... |
Bråborgs slott | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
1590 | Ruin | ||
Brahehus Brahehus The ruins of Brahehus Castle are situated outside Gränna in Jönköping County in the province of Småland, Sweden. From the ruins you have a fantastic view of lakes Vättern and Visingsö. Built for Count Per Brahe the Younger in the 1640s, the castle is now close to the E4 highway.... |
Brahehus | Småland Småland ' is a historical province in southern Sweden.Småland borders Blekinge, Scania or Skåne, Halland, Västergötland, Östergötland and the island Öland in the Baltic Sea. The name Småland literally means Small Lands. . The latinized form Smolandia has been used in other languages... |
1637 | Ruin | ||
Brokind Castle Brokind Castle Brokind Castle is situated south of Linköping, in the province of Östergötland, Sweden.- See also :* Barbro Eriksdotter... |
Brokinds slott | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
1731 | Private residence | ||
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Carlsten Fortress Carlsten Carlsten is a stone fortress located at Marstrand, on the western coast of Sweden. The fortress was built on the orders of King Carl X of Sweden following the Treaty of Roskilde, 1658 to protect the newly acquired province of Bohuslän from hostile attacks.... |
Carlstens fästning | Bohuslän Bohuslän ' is a Swedish traditional province, or landskap, situated in Götaland on the northernmost part of the country's west coast. It is bordered by Dalsland to the northeast, Västergötland to the southeast, the Skagerrak arm of the North Sea to the west, and the county of Østfold in Norway to the north... |
1667 | Museum | ||
Charlottenborg Castle Charlottenborg Castle Charlottenborg slott, is a country house or manor house rather than a castle, on the shores of Motala ström, Östergötland, Sweden. The house was built in the mid 17th century by Ludvig Wierich Lewenhaupt and named in honour of his wife, Charlotte von Hohenlohe-Neuenstein... |
Charlottenborgs slott | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
1651 | Museum | ||
Charlottenlund Castle Charlottenlund Castle Charlottenlund Castle is a castle in Ystad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Charlottenlunds slott | Scania 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... |
1849 | Private residence | ||
Christinehof Castle Christinehof Castle Christinehof Castle is a castle in Tomelilla Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.Built 1737 to 1740 in the German Baroque style- External links:*... |
Christinehofs slott | Scania 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... |
1740 | Museum | ||
Claestorp Castle Claestorp Castle Claestorp Castle is a castle in Sweden.... |
Claestorps slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1754 | Hotel | ||
Dalaborg | - | Dalsland Dalsland Dalsland is a Swedish traditional province, or landskap, situated in Götaland in southern Sweden. Lying to the west of Lake Vänern, it is bordered by Värmland to the north, Västergötland to the southeast, Bohuslän to the west, and Norway to the northwest.... |
1304 | Ruin | ||
Dagsnäs Castle Dagsnäs Castle Dagsnäs Castle is a castle in Sweden, situated 9 kilometer south of Skara at Lake Hornborga.... |
Dagsnäs slott | Västergötland Västergötland ', English exonym: West Gothland, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden , situated in the southwest of Sweden. In older English literature one may also encounter the Latinized version Westrogothia.... |
1874 | Private residence | ||
Djursholm Castle Djursholm Castle Djursholm Castle is a former castle in Sweden.Djursholm is located in Danderyd Municipality, within Stockholm urban area. The castle includes building components from the late Middle Ages. It was the main building on the estate Djursholm, which was owned by the House of Banér from 1508-1813... |
Djursholms slott | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
15th century | Office | ||
Drottningholm Palace Drottningholm Palace The Drottningholm Palace is the private residence of the Swedish royal family. It is located in Drottningholm. It is built on the island Lovön , and is one of Sweden's Royal Palaces. It was originally built in the late 16th century. It served as a residence of the Swedish royal court for most of... |
Drottningholms slott | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
1580 | Private residence, museum |
World Heritage by UNESCO UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations... |
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Dybäck Castle | Dybäcks slott | Scania 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... |
14th century | Private residence | ||
Edsberg Castle | Edsbergs slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1630 | School | ||
Ekenäs Castle Ekenäs Castle Ekenäs Castle is a castle located outside Linköping in Linköping Municipality, Östergötland, South-East Sweden. The present castle was built in the 17th century on top of the foundations of a medieval fortress from the 14th century... |
Ekenäs slott | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
15th century | Museum | ||
Ekebyholm Castle | Ekebyholms slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
17th century | School | ||
Ekebyhov Castle Ekebyhov Castle Ekebyhov Castle is a castle in Sweden.... |
Ekebyhovs slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1670s | Museum | ||
Ekensholm Castle | Ekensholms slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1820s | Private residence | ||
Eketorp Fort Eketorp Eketorp is an Iron Age fort in southeastern Öland, Sweden, which was extensively reconstructed and enlarged in the Middle Ages. Throughout the ages the fortification has served a variety of somewhat differing uses: from defensive ringfort, to medieval safe haven and thence a cavalry garrison... |
Eketorps fornborg | Öland Öland ' is the second largest Swedish island and the smallest of the traditional provinces of Sweden. Öland has an area of 1,342 km² and is located in the Baltic Sea just off the coast of Småland. The island has 25,000 inhabitants, but during Swedish Midsummer it is visited by up to 500,000 people... |
5th century | Museum, ruin | ||
Ekholmen Castle | Ekholmens slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1857 | Hotel | ||
Ekolsund Castle Ekolsund Castle Ekolsund Castle is a castle in Sweden. It was in 1578-1611 the residence of Princess Sophia of Sweden.... |
Ekolsunds slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
17th century | Hotel | ||
Elghammar Castle | Elghammars slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1807 | Private residence | ||
Ellinge Castle | Ellinge slott | Scania 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... |
15th century | Restaurant | ||
Ericsberg Castle | Ericsbergs slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
16th century | Private residence | ||
Erstavik | - | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
1760s | Private residence | ||
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Fiholm Castle | Fiholms slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1642 | Private residence | ||
Finspång Castle Finspång Castle Finspång Castle is situated in Finspång, the province of Östergötland, Sweden.... |
Finspångs slott | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
1685 | Office | ||
Fullerö Castle | Fullerö slott | Västmanland Västmanland ' is a historical Swedish province, or landskap, in middle Sweden. It borders Södermanland, Närke, Värmland, Dalarna and Uppland.The name comes from "West men", referring to the people west of Uppland, the core province of early Sweden.- Administration :... |
17th century | Private residence | ||
Gåsevadholm Castle Gåsevadholm Castle Gåsevadholm Castle is a castle in Sweden. John Hans Makeléer was the Lord of Gåsevadholm.... |
Gåsevadholms slott | Halland Halland ' is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden , on the western coast of Sweden. It borders Västergötland, Småland, Scania and the sea of Kattegat.-Administration:... |
1757 | Office | ||
Gärsnäs Castle Gärsnäs Castle Gärsnäs Castle is a castle in Simrishamn Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Gärsnäs slott | Scania 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... |
1873 | Private residence | ||
Gävle Castle Gävle Castle Gävle Castle in Gävle, Sweden, is a medieval Castle.... |
Gävle slott | Gästrikland Gästrikland ' is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Uppland, Västmanland, Dalarna, Hälsingland and the Gulf of Bothnia. Gästrikland is the southernmost of the Norrland provinces.... |
1754 | Private residence, office |
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Glimmingehus Glimmingehus Glimmingehus, located in Simrishamn Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden, is the best preserved medieval stronghold in Scandinavia. It was built 1499-1506, during an era when Scania formed a vital part of Denmark, and contains many defensive arrangements of the era, such as parapets, false... |
- | Scania 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... |
1499 | Museum | ||
Göksholm Castle | Göksholms slott | Närke Närke ' is a Swedish traditional province, or landskap, situated in Svealand in south central Sweden. It is bordered by Västmanland to the north, Södermanland to the east, Östergötland to the southeast, Västergötland to the southwest, and Värmland to the northwest... |
13th century | Private residence | ||
Gripsholm Castle Gripsholm Castle Gripsholm Castle is a castle in Mariefred, Södermanland, in Sweden and is regarded as one of Sweden's finest historical monuments. It is located by lake Mälaren in south central Sweden, in the municipality of Strängnäs, about 60 km west of Stockholm.... |
Gripsholms slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1537 | Museum | ||
Gråborg Fort | Gråborg fornborg | Öland Öland ' is the second largest Swedish island and the smallest of the traditional provinces of Sweden. Öland has an area of 1,342 km² and is located in the Baltic Sea just off the coast of Småland. The island has 25,000 inhabitants, but during Swedish Midsummer it is visited by up to 500,000 people... |
6th century | Ruin | ||
Granhammar Castle | Granhammars slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1752 | - | ||
Gränsö Castle | Gränsö slott | Småland Småland ' is a historical province in southern Sweden.Småland borders Blekinge, Scania or Skåne, Halland, Västergötland, Östergötland and the island Öland in the Baltic Sea. The name Småland literally means Small Lands. . The latinized form Smolandia has been used in other languages... |
1807 | Hotel | ||
Gripenberg Castle Gripenberg Castle Gripenberg Castle is a wooden castle near Tranås in Småland, Sweden. It is considered to be the biggest wooden castle in Sweden and one of the oldest that are still remaining today as well.... |
Gripenbergs slott | Småland Småland ' is a historical province in southern Sweden.Småland borders Blekinge, Scania or Skåne, Halland, Västergötland, Östergötland and the island Öland in the Baltic Sea. The name Småland literally means Small Lands. . The latinized form Smolandia has been used in other languages... |
1660s | Private residence | ||
Grönsö Castle | Grönsöö slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1611 | Museum | ||
Görvälns Castle | Görvälns slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1460 | Hotel | ||
Gunnebo Castle | Gunnebo slott | Göteborg | 1796 | Museum | ||
Gyllebo Castle Gyllebo Castle Gyllebo Castle is a castle in Simrishamn Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. Adjacent to the castle is Gyllebohus, the ruins of a 16th century stronghold.... |
Gyllebo slott | Scania 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... |
1818 | Private residence | ||
Häckeberga Castle | Häckeberga slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1875 | Hotel | ||
Haga Castle Haga Castle Haga Castle is a castle by Lake Mälaren outside of Enköping in Uppsala County, Sweden.The earliest recorded owner of the Haga property was the Swedish noble, Sten Bengtsson . He built a stone building on the property... |
Haga slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1670 | Hotel | ||
Haga Palace Haga Palace Haga Palace , formerly known as the Queen's Pavilion , is located in Hagaparken, Solna Municipality in Metropolitan Stockholm, Sweden. The palace, built in 1802 1805, was modelled after ballet-master Gallodiers Italian villa in Drottningholm by architect Carl Christoffer Gjörwell on appointment by... |
Haga slott | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
1805 | Private residence | ||
Halmstad Castle Halmstad Castle Halmstad Castle is a 17th century castle situated in Halmstad, in the province of Halland, Sweden.During the first half of the 17th century, Halland was a province of Denmark.In 1595 the farm on the site where the castle now stands was purchased for use as a residence for the Danish Christian IV... |
Halmstads slott | Halland Halland ' is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden , on the western coast of Sweden. It borders Västergötland, Småland, Scania and the sea of Kattegat.-Administration:... |
1609 | Private residence, office |
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Hanaskog Castle Hanaskog Castle Hanaskog Castle is a castle in Östra Göinge Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Hanaskogss slott | Scania 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... |
1854 | Private residence | ||
Häringe Castle | Häringe slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1654 | Hotel | ||
Hässelby Castle | Hässelby slott | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
1640s | Hotel | ||
Hässelbyholm Castle Hässelbyholm Hässelbyholm is a Renaissance style Manor in the west of Stockholm, Sweden. Hässelbyholm is located on a peninsula in Lake Mälaren.Historically, Hässelbyholm formed part of Hässelby gård in Hässelby-Vällingby. Werner Brunkow Ekeby sold the property in 1279 to the Bishop of Strangnas. Into the... |
Hässelbyholms slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1660s | Private residence | ||
Heby Castle | Heby slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1780 | Private residence | ||
Helliden Castle Helliden Castle Helliden Castle, on the western slope of Mount Helliden, with view over the town Tidaholm, was built by Hans Henrik von Essen in 1858 as a manor. It was later rebuilt by his son Alfred.... |
Hellidens slott | Västergötland Västergötland ', English exonym: West Gothland, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden , situated in the southwest of Sweden. In older English literature one may also encounter the Latinized version Westrogothia.... |
1858 | School | ||
Herrevad Abbey Herrevad Abbey Herrevad Abbey was a Cistercian monastery near Ljungbyhed in Klippan Municipality, Scania, in the south of present-day Sweden, but formerly in Denmark until 1658. It is now a country house known as Herrevad Castle .- History :... |
Herrevadskloster | Scania 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... |
1745 | Hotel | ||
Hjularöd Castle Hjularöd Castle Hjularöd Castle is a castle in Eslöv Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.The castle was first mentioned in 1391, but the current castle was built in 1894-1897. It was built on command of the former owner, chamberlain Hans Gustaf Toll... |
Hjularöds slott | Scania 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... |
1897 | Private residence | ||
Högestad Castle | Högestads gods | Scania 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... |
16th century | Private residence | ||
Hörningsholm Castle | Hörningsholms slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
13th century | Private residence | ||
Hovdala Castle Hovdala Castle Hovdala Castle is a castle in Hässleholm Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Hovdala slott | Scania 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... |
12th century | Museum | ||
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Ismantorp Fortress Ismantorp Fortress Ismantorp Fortress is a ringfort located on Öland Island in Sweden constructed during the Migration Period.-Description:One of approximately 20 known ringforts located on Öland, Ismantorp was never permanently occupied following its construction in about 200 CE, but used occasionally until... |
Ismantorps fornborg | Öland Öland ' is the second largest Swedish island and the smallest of the traditional provinces of Sweden. Öland has an area of 1,342 km² and is located in the Baltic Sea just off the coast of Småland. The island has 25,000 inhabitants, but during Swedish Midsummer it is visited by up to 500,000 people... |
2nd century | Ruin | ||
Johannisborg | Johannisborg | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
1614 | Ruin | ||
Johannishus Castle | Johannishus slott | Blekinge Blekinge ' is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden , situated in the south of the country. It borders Småland, Scania and the Baltic Sea.The name "Blekinge" comes from the adjective bleke, which corresponds to the nautical term for "dead calm".... |
1670 | Private residence | ||
Jordberga Castle Jordberga Castle Jordberga Castle is a castle in Trelleborg Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Jordberga slott | Scania 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... |
1908 | Private residence | ||
Kalmar Castle Kalmar Castle Kalmar Castle is a castle in Kalmar, the province of Småland in Sweden. - History :During the twelfth century a round defensive tower was built on Kalmarsund and a harbour constructed. At the end of the thirteenth century King Magnus Ladulås had a new fortress built with a curtain wall, round... |
Kalmar slott | Småland Småland ' is a historical province in southern Sweden.Småland borders Blekinge, Scania or Skåne, Halland, Västergötland, Östergötland and the island Öland in the Baltic Sea. The name Småland literally means Small Lands. . The latinized form Smolandia has been used in other languages... |
12th century | Museum | ||
Karlberg Castle | Karlbergs slott | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
1634 | School | ||
Karlsborg Fortress Karlsborg Fortress Karlsborg Fortress is situated on the Vannäs peninsula in Karlsborg by lake Vättern, the province of Västergötland, Sweden. Construction on the fortress began 1819 to realize the so-called central defense idea adopted by the Swedish military after the Finnish and Napoleonic Wars... |
Karlsborgs fästning | Västergötland Västergötland ', English exonym: West Gothland, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden , situated in the southwest of Sweden. In older English literature one may also encounter the Latinized version Westrogothia.... |
1819 | Museum | ||
Kärnan 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:... |
Kärnan | Scania 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... |
11th century | Museum | ||
Karsholm Castle Karsholm Castle Karsholm Castle is a castle in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Karsholms slott | Scania 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... |
1862 | Private residence | ||
Kavlås Castle | Kavlås slott | Västergötland Västergötland ', English exonym: West Gothland, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden , situated in the southwest of Sweden. In older English literature one may also encounter the Latinized version Westrogothia.... |
1775 | Private residence | ||
Knutstorp Castle 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 .... |
Knutstorps borg | Scania 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... |
14th century | Private residence | ||
Koberg Castle Koberg Castle Koberg Castle is a castle in Västergötland, Sweden. It is located near the lake Vanderydsvattnet, about 10 km south of Trollhättan.-External links:**http://www.slottsguiden.info/slottdetalj.asp?id=35... |
Koberg slott | Västergötland Västergötland ', English exonym: West Gothland, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden , situated in the southwest of Sweden. In older English literature one may also encounter the Latinized version Westrogothia.... |
1632 | Private residence | ||
Krageholm Castle | Krageholms slott | Scania 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... |
1720s | Private residence | ||
Krapperup Castle Krapperup Castle Krapperup Castle is a castle in Höganäs Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Krapperups slott | Scania 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... |
14th century | Private residence | ||
Kristineberg Palace | Kristinebergs slott | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
1750 | Private residence | ||
Kronoberg Castle Kronoberg Castle Kronoberg Castle is a medieval ruin located on an island in lake Helgasjön, north of the town of Växjö in Småland, Sweden. Kronoberg County, in which it is located, was named after the castle.... |
Kronobergs slott | Småland Småland ' is a historical province in southern Sweden.Småland borders Blekinge, Scania or Skåne, Halland, Västergötland, Östergötland and the island Öland in the Baltic Sea. The name Småland literally means Small Lands. . The latinized form Smolandia has been used in other languages... |
1444 | Ruin | ||
Kronovall Castle Kronovall Castle Kronovall Castle is a castle in Tomelilla Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Kronovalls slott | Scania 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... |
1760 | Private residence | ||
Kulla Gunnarstorp Castle 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 .... |
Kulla Gunnarstorps slott | Scania 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... |
1854 | Private residence | ||
Läckö Castle Läckö Castle Läckö Castle is a medieval castle in Sweden. Läckö Castle is best known as Magnus de la Gardie's magnificent castle on the shores of Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden.... |
Läckö slott | Västergötland Västergötland ', English exonym: West Gothland, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden , situated in the southwest of Sweden. In older English literature one may also encounter the Latinized version Westrogothia.... |
1298 | Museum | ||
Landskrona Citadel 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.... |
Citadellet (Landskrona slott) |
Scania 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... |
1559 | Museum | ||
Leufsta Lövstabruk Lövstabruk is a village built as a small city on a common in the parish of Österlövsta, Tierp Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden. In 2005 it had a population of 107, compared to some 1300 at its height during the 18th century. Lövsta is derived from lösta, an old Swedish word for glade... |
Lövstabruk | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1601 | Museum | ||
Lindholmen Castle Lindholmen Castle Lindholmen Castle is a former Danish fortified castle on the banks of lake Börringe in Svedala Municipality, Scania, southern Sweden.-Medieval history:... |
Lindholmens slott | Scania 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... |
13th century | Ruin | ||
Lindholmen Castle | Lindholmens slott | Västergötland Västergötland ', English exonym: West Gothland, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden , situated in the southwest of Sweden. In older English literature one may also encounter the Latinized version Westrogothia.... |
1514 | Ruin | ||
Lindholmen Fortress | Lindholmens borg | Gothenburg Gothenburg Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area... |
13th century | Ruin | ||
Linköping Castle Linköping Castle Linköping Castle is situated in Linköping, the province of Östergötland, Sweden. It stands opposite to the cathedral.... |
Linköpings slott | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
12th century | Museum | ||
Ljung Castle | Ljungs slott | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
1774 | Museum | ||
Löberöd Castle | Löberöds slott | Scania 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... |
1798 | Private residence | ||
Löfstad Castle Löfstad Castle Löfstad Castle is a château situated near Norrköping, the province of Östergötland, in Sweden. Löfstad has its origins from the 15th century, but the present building was erected by Axel Lillie in the 17th century... |
Löfstads slott | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
1660 | Museum | ||
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Malmö Castle Malmö Castle Malmö Castle is a fortress located in Malmö, Scania, in southern Sweden. The first castle was founded in 1434 by King Eric of Pomerania. This structure was demolished in early 16th century, and a new one was built in its place 1530s by King Christian III of Denmark... |
Malmöhus slott | Scania 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... |
1530 | Museum | ||
Mälsåker Castle Mälsåker Castle Mälsåker Castle is a castle in Sweden.From 1943 to 1945, the castle was owned by the Norwegian legation in Stockholm and the premises were used in the education of Norwegian police troops.-See also:*List of castles in Sweden... |
Mälsåkers slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1660s | Museum | ||
Maltesholm Castle 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... |
Maltesholms slott | Scania 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... |
1635 | Private residence | ||
Månstorp Gables Månstorp Gables The 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... |
slott | Scania 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... |
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Mariedal Castle Mariedal Castle Mariedal Castle is a castle in Sweden.Written accounts and the weather vane indicate the castle was built in 1666. The splendid interior of the castle provides stucco ceiling and wainscoting. A magnificent portrait collection of the Sparrerska family is displayed there.This manor was called Sörbo... |
Mariedals slott | Västergötland Västergötland ', English exonym: West Gothland, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden , situated in the southwest of Sweden. In older English literature one may also encounter the Latinized version Westrogothia.... |
1660s | Private residence | ||
Marsvinsholm Castle 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... |
Marsvinsholms slott | Scania 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... |
1648 | Private residence | ||
Mem Castle | Mems slott | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
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Nääs Castle Nääs Castle Nääs Castle is a 17th century mansion near Göteborg, Sweden. It's situated at the lake Sävelången in Västergötland.In the later half of the 19th century Nääs became world renowned through its Crafts College and for more than 50 years it was regarded as 'Swedens window to the world'.The mansion Nääs... |
Nääs slott | Västergötland Västergötland ', English exonym: West Gothland, is one of the 25 traditional non-administrative provinces of Sweden , situated in the southwest of Sweden. In older English literature one may also encounter the Latinized version Westrogothia.... |
1835 | Museum | ||
Näs Castle | Näs slott | Småland Småland ' is a historical province in southern Sweden.Småland borders Blekinge, Scania or Skåne, Halland, Västergötland, Östergötland and the island Öland in the Baltic Sea. The name Småland literally means Small Lands. . The latinized form Smolandia has been used in other languages... |
1100s | Ruin | ||
Näsby Castle Näsby Castle Näsby Castle is a castle located in Täby municipality, north of Stockholm.Originally built in the 1660s and designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, Näsby Castle is located in the picturesque and natural setting of Näsbyviken... |
Näsby slott | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
1300s | Hotel | ||
Näsbyholm Castle 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... |
Näsbyholms slott | Scania 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... |
1400s | Private residence | ||
Nor Castle | Nors slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1300s | Hotel | ||
Nyköping Castle Nyköping Castle Nyköping Castle in Nyköping, Sweden, is a Mediaeval castle from the Birger Jarl era, partly in ruins. The castle is mostly known for the ghastly Nyköping Banquet which took place here in 1317.-Construction:... |
Nyköpingshus | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1100s | Ruin | ||
Nynäs Castle Nynäs Castle Nynäs Castle is situated south of Stockholm in Sweden.... |
Nynäs slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1650s | Museum | ||
Örbyhus Castle | Örbyhus slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1300s | Museum | ||
Örebro Castle Örebro Castle Örebro Castle is a medieval castle fortification in Örebro, Närke, Sweden. It was expanded during the reign of the royal family Vasa and finally rebuilt about 1900. The castle lies on an island in river Svartån... |
Örebro slott | Närke Närke ' is a Swedish traditional province, or landskap, situated in Svealand in south central Sweden. It is bordered by Västmanland to the north, Södermanland to the east, Östergötland to the southeast, Västergötland to the southwest, and Värmland to the northwest... |
1573 | Museum | ||
Örenäs Castle 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... |
Örenäs slott | Scania 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... |
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Örtofta Castle | Örtofta slott | Scania 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... |
1861 | Private residence | ||
Örup Castle 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... |
Örups slott | Scania 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... |
1400s | Private residence | ||
Osbyholm Castle | Osbyholms slott | Scania 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... |
1405 | Private residence | ||
Östanå Castle | Östanå slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1794 | Private residence | ||
Öster-Malma Castle | Östermalma slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1668 | Private residence | ||
Övedskloster Castle Övedskloster Castle Övedskloster Castle is a castle in Sjöbo Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.-References:* - Official site for the castle... |
Övedsklosters slott | Scania 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... |
1776 | Private residence | ||
Ovesholm Castle Ovesholm Castle Ovesholm Castle is a castle in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Ovesholms slott | Scania 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... |
1804 | Private residence | ||
Pålsjö Castle Pålsjö Castle Pålsjö Castle is a castle in Helsingborg Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Pålsjö slott | Scania 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... |
1679 | Private residence | ||
Penningby Castle Penningby castle Penningby Castle is a medieval-period private castle located the Länna parish of Norrtälje Municipality in Uppland, 70 kilometres north of Stockholm, Sweden. Penningby situated in the valley near Edsviken, a narrow inlet in the Saltsjön bay of the Baltic Sea .-History:One of the most... |
Penningby slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1330s | Museum | ||
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Råbelöv Castle Råbelöv Castle Råbelöv Castle is a castle in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Råbelövs slott | Scania 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... |
1637 | Private residence, hotel | ||
Rånäs Castle | Rånäs slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1844 | Hotel | ||
Rinkesta Castle | Rinkesta slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1775 | Private residence | ||
Rockelstad Castle Rockelstad Castle -External links:*... |
Rockelstad slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1890 | Hotel | ||
Rönneholm Castle Rönneholm Castle Rönneholm Castle is a castle in Eslöv Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Rönneholms slott | Scania 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... |
1811 | Private residence | ||
Rosendal Castle Rosendal Castle (Helsingborg) Rosendal Castle is a castle in Helsingborg Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Rosendals slott | Scania 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... |
1615 | Private residence | ||
Rosendal Palace | Rosendals slott | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
1827 | Museum | ||
Rosersberg Castle | Rosersbergs slott | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
1638 | Museum | ||
Rössjöholm Castle Rössjöholm Castle Rössjöholm Castle is a castle in Ängelholm Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Rössjöholms slott | Scania 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... |
1735 | Private residence | ||
Runsa Castle Runsa .Runsa is the site of the ruins of an ancient fortification located in Upplands Väsby Municipality in Sweden.-History:Runsa was a prehistoric hill fortification. Runsa was strategically situated on a 30 meter high rock promontory in Lake Mälaren, with views towards Sigtuna. The ancient fort... |
Runsa slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
18th century | Private residence | ||
Rydboholm Castle | Rydboholms slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1548 | Private residence | ||
Salnecke Castle | Salnecke slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1640 | Private residence | ||
Salsta Castle | Salsta slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1675 | Museum | ||
Sandemar Castle Sandemar Castle Sandemar Castle is a castle in Sweden. It's currently owned by Karin Mattson Nordin, daughter of the real estate developer John Mattson.-See also:*List of castles in Sweden... |
Sandemar slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1670 | Private residence | ||
Säfstaholm Palace Säfstaholm Säfstaholm is a castle in Vingåker Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden.-History:The palace was built during 1666 by Gustav Larsson Sparre , a Swedish baron, diplomat, and governor... |
Säfstaholms slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1815 | Museum | ||
Sinclairsholm Castle Sinclairsholm Castle Sinclairsholm Castle is a castle in Hässleholm Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Sinclairsholm slott | Scania 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... |
1620 | Private residence | ||
Sjöö Castle | Sjöö slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1679 | Private residence | ||
Skabersjö Castle Skabersjö Castle Skabersjö Castle is a castle in Svedala Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. The castle is located just south-east of central Malmö.... |
Skabersjö slott | Scania 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... |
1782 | Private residence | ||
Skånelaholm Castle | Skånelaholm slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1891 | Museum | ||
Skarhult Castle | Skarhults slott | Scania 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... |
1562 | Private residence | ||
Skokloster Castle Skokloster Castle Skokloster Castle is located on Lake Mälaren between Stockholm and Uppsala. It was built in the Baroque style between 1654 and 1676 by the wealthy military commander and count Carl Gustaf Wrangel. The castle was designed by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder... |
Skoklosters slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1676 | Museum | ||
Skottorp Castle Skottorp Castle Skottorp Castle is situated in the province of Halland, southern Sweden.... |
Skottorp slott | Halland Halland ' is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden , on the western coast of Sweden. It borders Västergötland, Småland, Scania and the sea of Kattegat.-Administration:... |
1828 | Private residence, café | ||
Smedstorp Castle Smedstorp Castle Smedstorp Castle is a castle in Tomelilla Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden.... |
Smedstorps slott | Scania 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... |
14th century | Private residence | ||
Snogeholm Castle | Snogeholms slott | Scania 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... |
1890 | Hotel | ||
Södertuna Castle Södertuna Castle Södertuna Castle is a hotel and former castle in Gnesta Municipality, Sweden. It dates to the 14th century and now is luxury hotel and conference center. The main building is of medieval origin, but was updated during the 17th century and late 18th century. The last major renovation in 1892... |
Södertuna slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1892 | Restaurant | ||
Sofiero Palace 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... |
Sofiero slott | Scania 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... |
1865 | Museum | ||
Solliden Palace Solliden Palace Solliden Palace is the summer residence of the Swedish Royal Family. It is situated on the island of Öland, southern Sweden.... |
Solliden | Öland Öland ' is the second largest Swedish island and the smallest of the traditional provinces of Sweden. Öland has an area of 1,342 km² and is located in the Baltic Sea just off the coast of Småland. The island has 25,000 inhabitants, but during Swedish Midsummer it is visited by up to 500,000 people... |
1906 | Private residence | ||
Sövdeborg Castle 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.... |
Sövdeborgs slott | Scania 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... |
1844 | Private residence | ||
Sparreholm Castle | Sparreholms slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1634 | Private residence, museum | ||
Stenhammar Castle Stenhammar Castle Stenhammar is a royal castle in Sweden.It is situated outside the town of Flen in Södermanland about 120 kilometers south of Stockholm and is the summer residence of the Swedish king.... |
Stenhammars slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1658 | Private residence | ||
Steninge Castle Steninge Castle Steninge Palace is a Baroque palace overlooking Lake Mälaren near Märsta outside of Stockholm, Sweden.... |
Steninge slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1705 | Museum | ||
Stjärnorp Castle Stjärnorp Castle Stjärnorp Castle is situated north of Linköping, in the southern province of Östergötland, Sweden. It was built by the Douglas Family, with a view over Lake Roxen.- History :... |
Stjärnorp slott | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
1662 | Ruin | ||
Stockholm Palace Stockholm Palace The Stockholm Palace is the official residence and major royal palace of the Swedish monarch. . Stockholm Palace is located on Stadsholmen , in Gamla Stan in the capital, Stockholm... |
Stockholms slott | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
1697 | Museum | ||
Stora Sundby Castle | Stora Sundby slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
1848 | Private residence | ||
Stora Wäsby Castle | Stora Wäsby slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
18th century | Private residence | ||
Strömsholm Castle | Strömsholms slott | Västmanland Västmanland ' is a historical Swedish province, or landskap, in middle Sweden. It borders Södermanland, Närke, Värmland, Dalarna and Uppland.The name comes from "West men", referring to the people west of Uppland, the core province of early Sweden.- Administration :... |
1669 | Museum | ||
Sturefors Castle Sturefors Castle Sturefors Castle is situated outside Linköping, by lake Ärlången, the province of Östergötland, Sweden. It is owned by Count Bielke and is not open to the public.... |
Sturefors slott | Östergötland Östergötland Östergötland, English exonym: East Gothland, is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden in the south of Sweden. It borders Småland, Västergötland, Närke, Södermanland, and the Baltic Sea. In older English literature, one might also encounter the Latinized version, Ostrogothia... |
1704 | Private residence | ||
Sturehov Castle | Sturehovs slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1780 | Private residence | ||
Sundbyholm Castle Sundbyholm Castle Sundbyholm Castle is a castle near the town of Eskilstuna, Sweden on the southern shore of Lake Mälaren.-History:Sundbyholm Castle was built by the Admiral of the Navy Carl Gyllenhielm, son of King Charles IX of Sweden.... |
Sundbyholms slott | Södermanland Södermanland ', sometimes referred to under its Latin form Sudermannia or Sudermania, is a historical province or landskap on the south eastern coast of Sweden. It borders Östergötland, Närke, Västmanland and Uppland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea.In Swedish, the province name is... |
17th century | Hotel | ||
Svaneholm Castle 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... |
Svaneholms slott | Scania 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... |
18th century | Museum | ||
Svartsjö Castle | Svartsjö slott | Uppland Uppland Uppland is a historical province or landskap on the eastern coast of Sweden, just north of Stockholm, the capital. It borders Södermanland, Västmanland and Gästrikland. It is also bounded by lake Mälaren and the Baltic sea... |
1739 | Museum | ||
Svenstorp Castle 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.... |
Svenstorps slott | Scania 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... |
1596 | Private residence | ||
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- Taxinge-Näsby CastleTaxinge-Näsby CastleTaxinge-Näsby Castle is a castle in Sweden. The Ingmar Bergman film Cries and Whispers was filmed in and around the castle....
- Teleborg CastleTeleborg CastleThe Castle of Teleborg is beautifully situated near the lake Trummen, 4–5 km south of the city centre of Växjö, Sweden.Despite its middle-age style, the castle was built in 1900 by architect firm Lindvall & Boklund. The castle was built as a wedding present from count Fredrik Bonde af Björnö...
- Tidö CastleTidö Castle- The former castle :The first building on the site was a medieval house built by the Gren family in the 15th century. In 1537, the Gren family sold the castle to the Queen consort, Margaret Leijonhufvud...
- Tistad Castle
- Tjolöholm CastleTjolöholm CastleTjolöholm Castle is a country house, built 1898-1904, in Halland, Sweden. It is located on a peninsula in the Kungsbacka Fjord on the Kattegat coast. In 2010, Danish film director Lars Von Trier shot the exterior scenes of the film Melancholia at the castle. The film premiered at the 2011 Cannes...
- Toppeladugård CastleToppeladugård CastleToppeladugård Castle is a castle in Lund Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden....
- Torpa stenhusTorpa stenhusTorpa stenhus is a well preserved medieval castles near Åsunden, in the county of Västra Götaland, Sweden.The first stone house was built around 1470 by Privy Council Arvid Knutsson as fortress against the Danes. Reconstruction and remodeling took during the 1500s and 1600s. The castle has a...
- Torup CastleTorup CastleTorup Castle is a castle in Svedala Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It is situated approximately east of Malmö....
- Tosterup CastleTosterup CastleTosterup Castle is a castle in Tomelilla Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It is situated approximately north-east of Ystad....
- Trolle-Ljungby CastleTrolle-Ljungby CastleTrolle-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 CastleTrolleholm CastleTrolleholm 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 CastleTrollenäs CastleTrollenäs 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...
- Tullgarn PalaceTullgarn PalaceTullgarn Palace is a royal summer palace by Häggnäsviken bay in the Trosa archipelago, south of Stockholm, Sweden. Built in the 1720s, the palace offers a mixture of rococo, Gustavian and Victorian styles...
- Tunbyholm CastleTunbyholm CastleTunbyholm Castle is a castle in Tomelilla Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden....
- Tureholm Castle
- Tynnelsö Castle
- Tyresö CastleTyresö castleTyresö Palace is a palace from the 17th century in Tyresö, Stockholm County, Sweden, about 25 km south-east of central Stockholm....
- Ulriksdal PalaceUlriksdal PalaceUlriksdal Palace is a royal palace situated on the banks of the Edsviken in the National City Park in Solna, 6 km north of Stockholm. It was originally called Jakobsdal after its owner Jacob De la Gardie, who had it built by architect Hans Jacob Kristler in 1643-1645 as a country retreat...
- UlvåsaUlvåsaUlvåsa, or Ulfåsa, is an mansion by lake Boren outside Motala in Östergötland, Sweden. The construction of the present mansion began in the 16th century. In the early 19th century a third floor was added and it got its present architecture....
- Ulvsunda CastleUlvsunda CastleUlvsunda Castle is a castle in Bromma, a borough of Stockholm, Sweden....
- Uppsala CastleUppsala CastleUppsala Castle is a 16th century royal castle in the historical city of Uppsala, Sweden. Throughout much of its early history, the castle played a major role in the history of Sweden....
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- Vadstena CastleVadstena CastleVadstena Castle is a former Royal Castle in Vadstena, the province of Östergötland, Sweden.-History:Vadstena Castle was originally built by King Gustav Vasa in 1545 as a fortress to protect Stockholm from enemies from the south...
- Vallen CastleVallen CastleVallen Castle is in Sweden....
- Vanås Castle
- Vannaröd CastleVannaröd CastleVannaröd Castle is a castle in Hässleholm Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden....
- Varberg FortressVarberg FortressVarberg Fortress is a former fortification in Varberg, Halland County, Sweden .-History:Varberg Fortress was built in 1287-1300 by count Jacob Nielsen as protection against his Danish king, who had declared him an outlaw after the murder of King Eric V of Denmark.Jacob had close connections with...
- Vaxholm CastleVaxholm CastleVaxholm Castle sits on an island just east of the Swedish village of Vaxholm.The Castle was originally constructed by Gustav Vasa in 1544 to defend Stockholm against shipborne attacks from the east, but most of the current structure dates from 1833-1863. Russian prisoners-of-war were used in part...
- Västerås CastleVästerås CastleVästerås Castle is situated in Västerås, the province of Västmanland, Sweden....
- Vegeholm CastleVegeholm CastleVegeholm Castle is a castle in Ängelholm Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden....
- Venngarn Castle
- Vibyholm Castle
- Viderup Castle
- Vittskövle CastleVittskövle CastleVittskövle 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 CastleVrams Gunnarstorp CastleVrams 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...
- Wapnö Castle
- Wik CastleWik CastleWik Castle is situated in the province of Uppland, Sweden....
- Yxtaholm CastleYxtaholm CastleYxtaholm Castle is a castle in Sweden.Its owner is polish multimilioner Iwona I de Jong -See also:*List of castles in Sweden...