The Top 4 Castles around Ale
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 4
beautiful castles to choose from around Ale. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Ale. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 1, 2025
Bohus Fortress
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ruins of a fortress. In 1308 the first wooden castle was built here.
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Nolhaga Castle
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The creator of Nolhaga is the entrepreneur Jonas Alströmer, one of the six founders of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. He expanded the central building of his estate into …
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Bohus Fortress
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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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Ruins of Ragnhildsholmen Castle
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Ruins of the royal castle of Ragnhildarholm, built around 1250 by Håkon Håkonsson. The castle consisted of a rectangular wall enclosing a courtyard with buildings.
The castle housed Norway's southernmost royal residence and was in use for approximately 50–60 years.
The castle housed Norway's southernmost royal residence and was in use for approximately 50–60 years.
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