Tyresö Castle is beautifully situated by Kalvfjärden in Tyresö, just south of Stockholm. We went here one day last week when we both strolled in the English park and had a picnic on Notholmen. In addition, there was a nice hike on a small part of the Pilgrim Trail, in Alby nature reserve.
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Tyresö Castle in Tyresö
Tyresö Castle is a magnificent and beautiful castle with a fantastic location by the water. Since the 1930s, the castle has been owned and managed by Nordic Museum and normally (when the corona is not raging) you can also see the inside of the castle. Now you have to make do with the scenic outdoor environments.
History of Tyresö Castle
In the 1630s, Gabriel Oxenstierna inherited medieval Tyresö and built a castle and a church. In the 1770s, the owner at the time, Carl Fredrik Scheffer, had an English park laid out according to the European fashion of the time.
In 1892, the Tyresö estate was bought by Marquis Claes Lagergren, a papal chamberlain and well-known figure in Stockholm at the time. He was able to buy the estate thanks to his wife Caroline Lagergren, who came from America and had an American fortune. With her money, they also started a major remodelling of the entire estate.
The interior of the castle has changed a lot over the years, and not much remains from the 17th century. More remains from the 18th century onwards. Unfortunately, all tours are currently cancelled due to the new coronavirus, but it is usually possible to visit the main floor on your own or with a guide (both for a fee). However, the restaurant and café were open when we were here.
Tyresö church
Right next to Tyresö Castle is the lovely little Tyresö Church. The church was inaugurated in 1641 and the first service held here was the funeral of the builder Gabriel Oxenstierna.
Princevillan
Prince Eugen lived for eighteen summers in the Prince's Villa, which until recently was a hostel called Lilla Tyresö. Here he let nature inspire him to create various paintings, such as 'The Cloud'. Many artists came to visit him here during the summers, which makes it possible to talk about an artists' colony during the years 1894-1912.
English Park at Tyresö Castle
Around Tyresö castle is the beautiful English park. Here we also found a charming old house which, according to a passing elderly lady, is the old forest ranger's cottage. When we crossed the charming little wooden bridge, we came to an area with wild nature and a completely different "castle", namely a huge "beaver palace".
Notholmen Island
Right next to Tyresö Castle is the lovely little island of Notholmen. We walked out here and it was really idyllic, with a boat dock, a lively little café and windswept rocks. On one of the rocks we sat down and ate our packed lunch with sandwiches and coffee in a thermos. We really couldn't have it any better!
Walking along the Pilgrimage Trail
We had plenty of time and thought we would also have time for a short hike in nature. Right next to Tyresö Castle is the Alby nature reserve. There is a pilgrimage trail here, but it was not easy to understand the different markings (red, blue, white and yellow). We simply walked up to the north-eastern corner of Albysjön (Fatburen) and walked around this small part of the lake.
The walk was along the waterfront for most of the time and was fantastic nice. We found super nice viewpoints by the water where we had coffee and fruit before continuing. A really nice day simply!
Have you been to Tyresö Castle? How was your experience?
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Facts about Tyresö Castle
- Address: Tyresö Castle, 135 60 Tyresö, Sweden
- Municipality: Tyresö
- Location: At Kalvfjärden in Tyresö, just south of Stockholm.
- More info: You can read more at the castle's website.
Opening hours and prices
In the summer of 2020, the tours at Tyresö Castle are cancelled due to the new coronavirus. Other activities will remain open until further notice. See the castle's website for current information.
- The main floor on its own: Adults 100 SEK and children up to 18 years old free (2020).
- Guided tour including upstairs: Adults 120 SEK and children up to 18 years old free (2020).
- Group bookings: Usually you can fill in a form on the museum's website to book a tour for a group.
Service at Tyresö Castle
- Accommodation: There is a hostel on Notholmen in Fiskarbostaden.
- Guest harbour: Notholmen has a guest harbour with 10 bookable berths.
- Serving: Tyresö Slottskrog, Borggårdscaféet and Café Notholmen.
- Meetings and events: At Tyresö Slottskrog you can book meetings, conferences, parties and events.
- Spa: The Room for Health offers a spa and various treatments.
- Commercial garden: Tyresö Handelsträdgård has a garden shop and greenhouse.
- Shop: Hantverkskammaren Tyresö Slottsbod is an interior design and gift shop.
Accessibility at Tyresö Castle
- Parking: A car park for disabled visitors is located in the courtyard, to the left of the obelisks. The courtyard is paved with gravel.
- Entrance: The castle and museum levels are only accessible by stairs. Portable stools are available for hire.
Find Tyresö Castle
- Car: Take Nynäsvägen from Stockholm and then road 229 towards Tyresö Castle. Parking is available for a fee. We also found a free car park a short distance from the castle.
- Bus: Take bus 875 from Gullmarsplan to Tyresö Church. From here it is only a 5-minute walk to the castle.
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Åsa says:
Many interesting places! Hope there will be better times so we can explore these. Thanks for good and informative post?
19 April 2020 - 8:24
Helena says:
Yes, we hope that it will be possible to travel in Sweden this summer or so. Fingers crossed!
20 April 2020 - 6:47
Anja says:
Just around the corner for me?! Of course it is nice! And Lida is definitely also one of my favourites!
19 April 2020 - 9:12
Helena says:
Nice that we have been in your neighbourhood 🙂 .
20 April 2020 - 6:47
JoY says:
Nice that you have visited our neighbourhood, you were not so far from us then, cycling distance.
It is certainly a beautiful area and the castle is still standing. That's because Countess Gyllenstierna, who was living in the castle at the time of the Russian advance in 1719, tore down one of the towers and set it on fire, so the Russians thought it was already abandoned and turned back.
On Midsummer's Eve there is always a nice celebration in the park.
Over in Prinsvillan there are usually tournaments at the end of May and a nice Christmas market. How it will be this year is not yet known.
Unfortunately, the Prinsvillan hostel has gone bankrupt, we read in the newspaper recently, sadly.
Tyresö church, we got married in hihihihi
Notholmen, it's a lovely place and great swimming opportunities.
Wishing you a nice Sunday, Hugs
19 April 2020 - 9:23
Helena says:
Oh you live so close, fun! Yes, very nice! Interesting story about the Countess and the Russians, we had no idea. Sad that Prinsvillan went bankrupt, but good info. I will check and maybe update what I have written regarding this.
20 April 2020 - 6:49
Ama de casa says:
What a beautiful castle! The surroundings weren't so bad either ðŸ™'
South of south is kind of a white spot on the map for me. I mostly stayed in the centre and in the north during my years in the Stockholm area.
19 April 2020 - 9:46
Helena says:
We both come from the north side of the city, so we also have a little less control over the south. But fun to explore! 🙂
20 April 2020 - 6:49
bmlarstravellingblog says:
We never cease to be amazed at all the beautiful places in lovely nature you visit around Stockholm!
Around here we also have an incredible list of undiscovered gems, so say what you will about this crazy time;
There is no evil without good....
19 April 2020 - 12:35
Helena says:
There are really a lot of nice things in the area! Sometimes we have been bad at travelling in the immediate vicinity, but now is the time to do just that!
20 April 2020 - 6:50
Ditte says:
It is really nice out here and we have been here a lot over the years. But a long time ago now so fun to come back via you. Around Stockholm there are really many gems.
19 April 2020 - 16:39
Helena says:
Yes, there really are lots of nice places! Still many we haven't visited, and others that we haven't visited for a long time. And certainly many we don't know about at all ... 😉.
20 April 2020 - 6:51
BP says:
Here I recognise myself again. A work friend of my husband's lived in Tyresö, so we went there quite often. However, it was a while ago. Never been inside the castle, but I have been to Notholmen, where they used to have art exhibitions both outdoors and in the restaurant/café.
19 April 2020 - 20:24
Helena says:
Notholmen was super nice! Sounds nice with art exhibitions there ðŸ™'
20 April 2020 - 6:51
Lena - good for the soul says:
Wow, we will have a full schedule to follow in your footsteps in all these outdoor areas. It really looks great!
Hug Lena
22 April 2020 - 6:25
Lena in Wales says:
I have never been there or hardly heard of it.
Very interesting story and nice pictures.'
I like your reports from Stockholm and the surrounding area.
Take care!
22 April 2020 - 10:42