Nynäs slott och naturreservat i Nyköping

Nynäs Castle is a beautiful castle in Nyköping municipality. There is also the Nynäs nature reserve, with lovely nature and nice walking trails. We were here on an April day when we were surprised by a suddenly snowstorm.

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Nynäs Castle

Nynäs Castle is a great place to visit, whether you like nature or culture. In the summer, you can see the inside of the castle, and the shop and restaurant are also open. So here, on a snowy April day, it was a different kind of visit.

Nynäs slott — Nynäs Castle in the 17th century. Image from the Suecia work

Nynäs Castle is located at Rundbosjön between Trosa and Nyköping, and belongs to Nyköping municipality.

April weather - waking up to snow

Talk about April weather! When we arrived at the site in Nyköping one day it was sunny and warm. The ducks were resting lazily in the heat and people were even walking around in T-shirts.

When we woke up the next morning it was a snowstorm. We paid for a few extra hours at the car park and stayed until lunch. Then it calmed down, and we decided to go to Nynäs Castle.

Although the snow stopped falling, there was still snow on the ground. We were not the only ones surprised by the weather. The flowers at Nynäs Castle also seemed slightly shocked.

The sheep looked wonderingly at us when we arrived. We were the only visitors on this snowy afternoon.

History of Nynäs Castle - Grip, Gyllenstierna, Gripenstedt ...

The Nynäs estate dates back to the 14th century, and one of the first owners was the powerful Bo Jonsson Grip. The estate remained in the Grip family until the Gyllenstierna family acquired it by marriage in the 16th century.

The current main building was built in the mid/late 17th century. In the 18th century it was sold to the Hildebrand family and then to the Bonde and Anckarsvärd families.

In 1856, Johan August Anckarsvärd transferred the castle to his son-in-law and minister Johan August Gripenstedt. Gripenstedt invested in new buildings, including the orangery, but the construction was expensive and he sold the castle to his brother. In the 1960s the property, apart from the main building, was sold to Södermanland County Council, and in the 1980s the main building was also sold.

Visiting Nynäs Castle

During the summer months, Nynäs is a living castle with guided tours, a restaurant, a garden shop and various activities for both children and adults.

During our visit, the castle was a bit like a winter wonderland, but you could follow all the signs with red pennants telling about the people who lived and worked here. The signs tell us about the lords, but also about the inspector and the agricultural workers, housewives, millers, coachmen and all the others.

The Orangery

The orangery was built in 1905-1907 and was very modern at the time. Today there is a restaurant in the orangery with a focus on organic and local produce.

In one wing, there will also be a garden shop with a slightly different range of plants, seeds and garden ornaments. The restaurant and shop are open in the summer, so it was closed when we visited.

Castle Park

The castle park is open to visitors all year round, although it was a rather snowy experience just now. For many centuries, the park has featured everything from useful plants and fruit trees to fountains and sculptures.

Nynäs nature reserve

Nynäs Nature Reserve was established in 1971 and is one of the largest in Sörmland, with over 3000 hectares to discover. There are many hiking trails, and you can also cycle on signposted trails. Cycling routes include Näckrosleden and Sverigeleden. For hiking, several stages of the Sörmlandsleden trail pass by, and you will also find various shorter loops:

Walk along Lövnäsudden at Sandviksbadet (about 1 km).
Röstensleden (approx. 1.5 km)
Trail around Furholmen (about 2.5 km), connecting to the bird tower at Trobbofjärden and the remains of WWII seaplane hiding places.

Did we walk any of the loops? No, we did not. Still overwhelmed by the snow and the sudden cold, we were content to look around the immediate area.

Staying at Nynäs Castle

At Nynäs Castle you will find the Bränneriet hostel and cottages for rent. We must say that it looked very charming here, with a sauna and jetty. At Sandviksbadet there is also a campsite.

For us it was a short, but still nice, visit on this snowy afternoon in April. We would definitely consider visiting the castle again, under different conditions.

More to see and do in Nyköping

If you want to find more things to see and do in Nyköping we have 9 nice tips? In the centre of Nyköping you can see it interesting Nyköping houses and stroll through pleasant neighbourhoods. You can also visit Öster Malma Castle as well as the amazingly beautiful Stendörren nature reserve where we have been and written about.

Have you visited Nynäs Castle?

Have you visited Nynäs Castle? Maybe in less wintry weather, or when the castle is open? Tell us about your experience!

Facts about Nynäs Castle

County: Södermanland County
Municipality: Nyköping municipality
Location: Nynäs Castle is located midway between Nyköping and Trosa, less than ten kilometres south of Stockholm.
Established: 1680s
Owners: Region Sörmland
Material: bricks
The name: The oldest known name is 'Nyanes' and probably refers to a new isthmus created by the uplift of the Baltic Sea.
Read more: You can find more information at the castle's website and on Sörmland Museum.

Tours and activities

Castle tours: At 11:30 and 16:00 during castle opening hours. Tours for children (and adults) at 13:00 and 14:30 during opening hours.
Exhibitions: Various exhibitions are held at the castle, such as Fill the Pantry, Sustainable House, photo exhibition and more.
Activities: Many different activities are organised such as cultural history walks, Nynäs Garden Day, yoga, forest bathing, summer theatre, outdoor activities, survival courses and more.
Activities for children: Various activities are organised for children such as the Nature Portal, family Saturdays and guided bird watching.
The Långmaren museum farm: About half a mile from Nynäs towards Vagnhärad is Långmaren, a museum farm with very well-preserved local history.

Services and practical information

Opening hours: The surroundings are always open to visitors. Guided tours, exhibitions and the farm shop are open during the summer.
Food service: Restaurant Nynäs is located in the orangery.
Shop: The Orangery houses the Nynäs garden shop. The Fähuset houses the Nynäs farm shop, with locally produced food and crafts.
Accommodation: Accommodation is available in hostels and cottages.
Conference and party: The premises can be hired for conferences and parties.

Accessibility

Parking: Parking for people with disabilities is available on the south side of the farmhouse, by the wall of the castle park.
The castle: The castle is not accessible. A tour of the castle kitchen is an option for those who have difficulty travelling up the stairs of the main building.
Companions: Companions and personal assistants always have free entry. Guide dogs are allowed on the premises.

Finding Nynäs Castle

Car: From the E4 there are signs for Nynäs Castle at the Tystberga exit. You can also choose to take the so-called "coastal road", road 219, between Vagnhärad and Nyköping.
Public transport: From Stockholm, you can take a train to Vagnhärad or Nyköping and then change to a county bus, or take the Swebuss Express to Nyköping. The only bus line that goes to the Nynäs stop is Länstrafiken line 554. The bus stops about 500 metres from the castle.

History at Nynäs Castle

1328: Birgitta Jonsdotter (Aspenäsätten) was the owner.
1384: The castle was added to the Sundboholm estate, which was owned by Bo Jonsson Grip.

16th to 17th century

1522: The last of the Grip family to hold the castle, Nils Bosson, was murdered. Maria Nilsdotter, who was the great granddaughter of Bo Jonsson Grip, took over the castle. She was married to Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna, and the castle thus became the property of the Gyllenstierna family.
1650s: The current corps de logi was built for Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna. It was completed by 1685.

18th to 19th century

1744: Beata Gyllenstierna bequeathed the property to her relative and Baron Claes Gustaf Rålamb.
1769: Rålamb's widow sold Nynäs to the riding master David Henrik Hildebrand, who carried out extensive remodelling. The castle then passed on to the Hildebrand, Bonde and Anckarsvärd families.
1856: Johan August Anckarsvärd handed over the castle to his son-in-law and Minister of State Johan August Gripenstedt, who soon became Minister of Finance. Gripenstedt had a new lodge, a new barn and the orangery built.

20th century to present

1910: Carl Gustaf Gripenstedt sold Nynäs to his brother Theodor. The castle later passed on to his widow and then to Alfred Gripenstedt.
1967: Alfred Gripenstedt sold the property, with the exception of the main building, to Södermanland County Council.
1969: Baron Johan Gripenstedt took over the castle building.
1984: Johan Gripenstedt also sold the main building to the County Council, now Region Sörmland.

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BP says:

From blue (sky) to white (ground) in one second. It doesn't look good, poor things! The pictures turned out great anyway. Guess you had slightly cold paws after the session;-)

29 April 2021 - 19:29

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  Helena says:
  
  The change of weather was like a magic trick really! No, not so cosy weather right then, even though it was really nice.
  
  30 April 2021 - 11:07
  
Travel Friday/Annika says:

I always get confused by the signs for Nynäs castle in those areas, as we live in Nynäshamn - far away from Nynäs castle, Great pictures!!!

01 May 2021 - 18:16

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  Helena says:
  
  Yes, it sounds like Nynäshamn, I agree, confusing. But nice! 🙂
  
  01 May 2021 - 20:44
  
Lena+in+Wales+and+Spain says:

OJ, what a weather setback!
Interesting about Nynäs Castle and its history, thanks!

02 May 2021 - 9:40

Lena - good for the soul says:

Yes, my God, what a spring it has been! For our part, it has indeed been quite good because we worked so much on the house construction. But a little more warmth would not have been wrong.

It seems nice and beautiful even at that castle. And within reasonable distance for us.

Hug Lena

05 May 2021 - 6:00

Nynäs castle and nature reserve in Nyköping

Nynäs Castle

April weather - waking up to snow

History of Nynäs Castle - Grip, Gyllenstierna, Gripenstedt ...

Visiting Nynäs Castle

The Orangery

Castle Park

Nynäs nature reserve

Staying at Nynäs Castle

More to see and do in Nyköping

Have you visited Nynäs Castle?

Facts about Nynäs Castle

Tours and activities

Services and practical information

Accessibility

Finding Nynäs Castle

History at Nynäs Castle

16th to 17th century

18th to 19th century

20th century to present

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