The Top 6 Castles around Kungälv
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 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Kungälv. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Kungälv. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 13, 2025
Strategically well located and well-preserved fortifications.
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ruins of a fortress. In 1308 the first wooden castle was built here.
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In the Middle Ages, Bohus Fortress was considered one of the largest, most massive and impregnable fortresses in Northern Europe. The fortress was the southernmost border fortress in Norway, built …
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The gates open early in the morning at 11:00 am. Arriving early ensures the feeling of being in command, including a secret passage. No annoying supervisors and a great experience for the kids. Then off across the island.
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Already from the ferry pier in Koön you have a picture postcard view of Marstrand - of the Hamngatan on the shore with its wooden houses and of the Carlsten Fortress (Swedish: Carlstens Fästning) towering over everything.
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