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The Top 20 Castles in Sweden

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Sweden. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 8, 2025

Stockholm Royal Palace

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The huge walls of the city palace make it clear from afar that this building plays a major role in Stockholm. The medieval Vasa Castle used to stand here, but …

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Kalmar Castle

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In the 12th century, the impressive Kalmar Castle initially consisted of only one defensive tower for protection against pirates and other attackers. At the end of the 13th century, a …

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Landskrona Citadel

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The Landskrona Citadel is one of the best preserved fortifications in all of Scandinavia. It was built by the Danish King Christian III around 1550 and fought over by the …

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Malmö Castle

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If you want to visit the castle, go after 11:00, the opening time is that

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Borgholm Castle Ruins

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Due to a fire in the 19th century, only an imposing ruin can be seen of the castle, which was converted into a Renaissance castle in the 16th century

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Kronoberg Castle Ruins

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The castle ruin is a popular destination. Surrounded by nature at Lake Helgasjön. The steamboat Thor invites to a tour on the lake in the summer months and the small …

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Kungsparken and Malmöhus Castle Park

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The 8.4 hectare Kungsparken was inaugurated by King Oscar II in 1872. Its official name at that time was still Kung Oscars Park, but popularly it became Kungsparken very quickly. …

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Läckö Castle

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Läckö Castle is one of the biggest attractions in Västergötland. The well-preserved baroque castle with roots from the Middle Ages is located on the tip of the island Kållandsö in …

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Drottningholm Palace

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Drottningholm Palace
is Sweden's best preserved royal palace and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also the private royal residence.

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Uppsala Castle

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Originally built in the 16th century and rebuilt after fires, the hilltop castle overlooks the city of Uppsala. The palace garden is now a botanical garden.

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