Svenska slottsvägen

The Swedish Castle Route is a themed road that takes you past Sweden's most beautiful and interesting castles. Travel on your own and at your own pace - by car, motorhome, caravan or motorbike.

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Svenska Skånevägen is a FREEDOMtravel Theme Road that runs from Salsta Castle in Uppland to Tullgarn Castle in Södermanland. You can follow it from any direction, or pick your favourite part (your favourite spots) in the middle. This is an idea to make it easier for you to go on a little adventure. Happy travelling!

Brief facts about the Swedish Castle Road

Length: 2165 km
Start: Salsta Castle in Uppland
Stop: Tullgarn Castle in Södermanland

1. Salsta castle on Svenska slottsvägen.

Salsta Castle is a beautiful baroque castle from the 17th century, not far from Uppsala in Uppland. The castle was inhabited until 1976, and is exciting because rooms have been preserved from several different centuries of the castle's history. Here you can listen to spooky ghost stories or take a guided tour of the castle's halls.

Here are our top tips about Salsta Castle

Camping site close by: The castle car park
Camping near: Sandviksbadets camping, Björklinge
Hotels near: Nortuna B&B, Tensta 2, Vattholma
Distance between Salsta Castle and Skokloster Castle: 1 hour 6 minutes

2. Skokloster Castle

Skokloster Castle is a magnificent baroque castle on Lake Mälaren. It is the largest private palace ever built in Sweden. Today it serves as a state museum with a parade hall, large collections of artefacts, a castle park and a castle café.

Here are our top tips for Skokloster Castle

Camping site close by: Skokloster Castle
Camping near: Skokloster camping
Hotels near: Skokloster Hotel & Restaurant, Skoklostervägen 89.
Distance between Skokloster Castle and Wenngarn Castle: 25 min

3rd Wenngarn Castle

Wenngarn Castle in Sigtuna is a beautiful castle, once built by Magnus de la Gardie. Here you can stroll in the beautiful castle park, or perhaps have a coffee or lunch at the bakery. It is also close to the charming Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest city.

Here are our top tips for Wenngarn Castle.

Camping site close by: Steningebadet, Märsta
Camping near: Camp Nygård, Täby
Hotels near: Rosersberg Castle Hotel
Distance between Wenngarn Castle and Rosersberg Castle: 24 min

4. Rosersberg Castle on Svenska slottsvägen.

Rosersberg Palace is a royal palace in Sigtuna, north of Stockholm. This castle is one of the eleven royal castles in Sweden and has been home to Karl XIV Johan Bernadotte and his wife Desideria. Today you can stay at the castle hotel, go on a guided tour or discover the surrounding natural areas.

Here are our top tips on Rosersberg Castle

Camping site close by: Rosersberg Castle car park
Camping near: Camp Nygård, Täby
Hotels near: Rosersberg Castle Hotel
Distance between Rosersberg Castle Hotel and Bogesund Castle: 46 min

5. Bogesund Castle

Bogesund Castle in Vaxholm is a beautiful 17th-century castle in the Bogesund area of the Stockholm archipelago. In the summer, guided tours of the castle are organised. There are also fine hiking trails in the area.

Here are our top tips for Bogesund Castle

Camping site close by: Bogesund Castle car park
Camping near: Vaxholm campsite
Hotels near: Bogesund Castle hostel, Per Brahes väg 1
Distance between Bogesund Castle and Ulriksdal Castle: 33 min

6. Ulriksdal Castle

Ulriksdal Palace is one of the eleven royal palaces in Sweden and offers a beautiful setting with a palace park, orangery and commercial garden. Here you can go on a guided tour, stroll around the beautiful surroundings, buy flowers or perhaps stop for a coffee.

Here are our top tips about Ulriksdal Castle

Camping site close by: Parking on Norr Mälarstrand
Camping near: Clubhouse camping
Hotels near: Djursholm Castle, Banervägen 6
Distance between Ulriksdal Palace and the Royal Palace, Stockholm: 21 min

7. The Royal Palace in Stockholm

The Royal Palace in Stockholm is the official residence of H.M. the King and is the venue for much of the monarchy's representation. In addition, the palace is also open to tourists. You can visit the representation floors and also the various museums, such as the Livrustkammaren and the Tre Kronor Palace.

Here are our top tips for the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

Camping site close by: Parking on Norr Mälarstrand
Camping near: Tantolunden campervan campsite
Hotels near: Haymarket by Scandic, Hötorget
Distance between the Royal Palace and Tyresö Palace: 30 min

8. Tyresö Castle on Svenska slottsvägen.

Tyresö Castle is beautifully situated by Kalvfjärden in Tyresö, just south of Stockholm. It was in the 1630s that Councillor Gabriel Oxenstierna inherited medieval Tyresö, and built a castle and a church. Guided tours are sometimes given here. There is also a café and beautiful natural areas.

Here are our top tips for Tyresö Castle

Camping site close by: Haninge Golf Club
Camping near: Gålö Havsbad, Haninge
Hotels near: Fornuddens Bed & breakfast, Fornuddsvägen 60
Distance between Tyresö Palace and Drottningholm Palace: 40 min

9. Drottningholm Castle

Drottningholm Palace was built in the 17th century and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. The palace was built after French models by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, on behalf of Queen Hedvig Eleonora. You can visit the palace itself, stroll in the park and see the beautiful palace theatre.

Here are our top tips for Drottningholm Palace.

Camping site close by: Stockholm Ängby camping
Camping near: Stockholm Ängby camping
Hotels near: Scandic Alvik, Gustavslundsvägen 153
Distance between Drottningholm Palace and Taxinge Palace: 60 min

10. Taxinge Castle

Taxinge Castle, or Taxinge-Näsby Castle, is located in a beautiful setting by Lake Mälaren. The castle is also known as the "Kakslottet" because there is a café here that goes all in for baked goods. There is also a beautiful castle park and the possibility of organising a party or conference.

Here are our top tips on Taxinge Castle

Camping site close by: Taxinge Castle car park
Camping near: Mariefred's campsite
Hotels near: Turinge hotel, Gamla Strängnäsvägen 335B
Distance between Taxinge Castle and Gripsholm Castle: 19 min

11. Gripsholm Castle

Gripsholm Castle is a magnificent and regal castle by Lake Mälaren. The rooms are still here from the time of the Vasa kings and there is also one of Europe's most well-preserved 18th century theatres. In addition, the surroundings are really nice.

Here are our top tips for Gripsholm Castle.

Camping site close by: Mariefreds marina
Camping near: Mariefred's campsite
Hotels near: Hotel Röda magasinet, Munkhagsgatan 4, Gripsholm.
Distance between Gripsholm Castle and Sundbyholm Castle: 38 min

12. Sundbyholm Castle

Sundbyholm Castle has a history as a monastery and royal estate. Today you can come here for hotel accommodation, conferences and weddings, but you can also come here to visit Sundbyholm's guest harbour, where there is both a restaurant and a parking space for motorhomes.

Here are our top tips for Sundbyholm Castle

Camping site close by: Sundbyholm guest harbour
Camping near: Sundbyholm campsite
Hotels near: Sundbyholm Castle
Distance between Sundbyholm Castle and Tidö Castle: 42 min

13. Tidö castle on the Swedish castle road

Tidö Castle in Västerås is a beautiful 17th century castle. If you come here during the summer season, you can book a guided tour of the parade floor, or visit the castle's bicycle and motorbike museum. There are also two cool church ruins nearby.

Here are our top tips for Tidö Castle

Camping site close by: Westerqwarn pub & restaurant, Kolbäck, Sweden
Camping near: Westerqwarn pub & restaurant, Kolbäck, Sweden
Hotels near: Rytterne Kyrkskola B&B
Distance between Tidö Castle and Strömsholm Castle: 25 min

14. Strömsholm Castle

Strömsholm Castle is a royal castle in the neighbourhood of Västerås. The beautiful castle was once built by Hedvig Eleonora on the site of a former Vasa castle. Today, many people associate the castle with horses and equestrian sports, and during the summer you can usually join a guided tour.

Here are our top tips for Strömsholm Castle.

Camping site close by: Westerqwarn pub & restaurant, Kolbäck, Sweden
Camping near: Westerqwarn pub & restaurant, Kolbäck, Sweden
Hotels near: Kolbäck guesthouse, Tingshusgatan 3
Distance between Strömsholm Castle and Stora Sundby Castle: 42 min

15. Stora Sundby Castle

Stora Sundby Castle is a fantastic fairytale castle decorated with turrets and towers, beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Hjälmaren. The castle is privately owned and cannot usually be visited inside. However, visitors are welcome to the castle park and to walk in the beautiful deer enclosure.

Here are our top tips for Stora Sundby Castle

Camping site close by: Julita farm
Camping near: Hjälmaresund camping, Sorunda
Hotels near: Arboga Stadshotell, Nygatan 39
Distance between Great Sundby Castle and Örebro Castle: 60 min

16. Örebro Castle

Örebro Castle is a magnificent castle that was built in the Middle Ages as a simple defence castle with a prison, and during the Vasa period was rebuilt into an impressive royal castle with large towers. Today the castle serves as the residence of the county governor. Parts of the castle are also open to tourists and one of the towers houses Lill-Anna's Castle Café.

Here are our top tips for things to do in Örebro.

Camping site close by: Alnängsbadet, Örebro
Camping near: Gustavsvik camping, Örebro
Hotels near: Hotel Göta, Olaigatan 11
Distance between Örebro Castle and Läckö Castle: 2 hours 23 minutes

17. Läckö Castle on Svenska slottsvägen (Swedish Castle Road)

Reflecting beautifully in Lake Vänern with its spires and towers, Läckö Castle feels almost like a castle in a storybook. It was Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie who built the castle in the 17th century. Today, the public is welcome in both the rooms and the gardens. Not far from here you will find the cosy fishing harbour Spiken.

Here are our top tips on Läckö Castle

Camping site close by: Spikens boat harbour
Camping near: Läckö slott camping
Hotels near: Villamilsten B&B, Milstensgatan 6, Lidköping
Distance between Läckö Castle and Gunnebo Castle: 2 hours 16 minutes

18. Gunnebo Castle and Gardens

Gunnebo castle and gardens are located just south of Gothenburg and can be visited all year round. Here you will find a beautiful castle building, a nice park, lovely nature areas and a restaurant and café. If you get the right day and book in advance, guided tours are also available.

Here are our top tips on Gunnebo Castle

Camping site close by: Gunnebo Castle and Gardens
Camping near: Liseberg camping Askim beach
Hotels near: Hotel Mölndals bro, Nämndemansgatan 1-5
Distance between Gunnebo Castle and Tjolöholm Castle: 41 min

19. Tjolöholm Castle

Tjolöholm Castle was built at the turn of the century by the Swedish-British couple James Fredrik and Blanche Dickson. The castle is a stunningly beautiful building, with sumptuous architecture and exciting technical amenities. In addition to seeing the interior of the castle, you can stroll through the gardens and visit the beautiful Allmoge village.

Here are our top tips on Tjolöholm Castle

Camping site close by: Tjolöholm Castle
Camping near: Silverlyckans camping, Fjärås
Hotels near: Tjolöholm Castle
Distance between Tjolöholm Castle and Krapperup Castle: 2 hours 10 minutes

20. Krapperup Castle

Krapperup Castle is a Scanian estate dating back to the 14th century. Today there is a beautiful castle from the 16th century, a lovely castle park, a nice café and an art gallery. At the Kulla Peninsula, where the castle is located, you can also visit Kullaberg Nature Reserve, Höganäs, Mölle and various vineyards.

Here are our top tips on Krapperup Castle

Camping site close by: Mölle car park
Camping near: First Camp Mölle Höganäs, also cottages (Book here!)
Hotels near: Hotel Kullaberg, Mölle
Distance between Krapperup Castle and Sofiero Castle: 30 min

21. Sofiero Castle and gardens

Sofiero Castle and Castle Garden in Helsingborg offers a fantastic environment with intense greenery, flower beds and a fabulous castle. Several royals have stayed here, and today both the castle and the garden are open to the public.

Here are our top tips on Sofiero Castle

Camping site close by: Sofiero Castle car park
Camping near: First Camp Råå Vallar, also cottages (Book here!)
Hotels near: Nyckelbo hostel, Scoutstigen 4
Distance between Sofiero Castle/Gardens and Landskrona Castle: 39 min

22) Landskrona Castle

Landskrona Castle, or Landskrona Citadel as it is also known, is a well-preserved fortress from 1559, surrounded by double moats. Among the prisoners here was the angel maker Hilda Nilsson, who in 1917 was convicted of seven infanticide and one manslaughter. It is most interesting when you go on a guided tour.

Here are our top tips on Landskrona castle

Camping site close by: The small farm
Camping near: Meeting place Borstahusen
Hotels near: Hamnhotellet Kronan, Lilla Stranddgatan 11
Distance between Landskrona Castle and Malmö House Castle: 40 min

23. Malmöhus castle on Svenska slottsvägen.

Malmöhus Castle is the oldest preserved Renaissance castle in the Nordic region. The castle has served as a residence for a number of county lords, and later also as a prison. Today, the castle is open to visitors. You will also find a number of interesting museums here.

Here are our top tips on Malmöhus Castle

Camping site close by: Limhamn marina
Camping near: First Camp Sibbarp-Malmö
Hotels near: Park in by Radisson, Sjömansgatan 2
Distance between Malmöhus and Kronovall Wine Castle: 1 hour 14 minutes

24th Kronovall Wine Castle

Kronovall Castle is a stunningly beautiful baroque castle in Österlen, Skåne. Today the castle functions as a wine castle, which means a great focus on wine. There is a large wine cellar and wine tastings are organised as well as castle weekends with a wine focus.

Here are our top tips on Kronovall Castle

Camping site close by: Kronovalls Store Vång Nature Reserve, Tomelilla
Camping near: Kiviks camping Hjälmaröd
Hotels near: Kronovall Wine Castle
Distance between Kronovall Castle and Bäckaskog Castle: 55 min

25. Bäckaskog Castle

Monks lived at Bäckaskog as early as the 13th century, and in the 16th century the monastery was converted into a fortified castle. Today the castle serves as a hotel and conference centre, and various parties and events are organised here. There is also a restaurant and a beautiful castle park.

Here are our top tips on Bäckaskog Castle

Camping site close by: Skåneporten, Bromölla
Camping near: Ivö camping, Ärkebiskopens väg 10
Hotels near: Bäckaskog Castle
Distance between Bäckaskog Castle and Kalmar Castle: 2 hours and 14 minutes

26. Kalmar Castle

Kalmar Castle has an 800-year history, but is nevertheless a well-preserved and beautiful castle. It is very interesting to visit the inside of the castle and hear about its history, but it is also cosy to enjoy the lovely surroundings of the park. In addition, the historic city squid, with Kvarnholmen, well worth a visit.

Here are our top tips on Kalmar Castle

Camping site close by: Ölandskajen, Kalmar
Camping near: Nordic Stensö Camping
Hotels near: Slottshotellet, Slottsvägen 7
Distance between Kalmar Castle and Teleborg Castle: 1 hour 27 minutes

27th Teleborg Castle

Teleborg Castle is a fairy-tale, beautiful and inviting castle in the Växjö, built by Count Fredrik Bonde of Björnö at the end of the 19th century. You are welcome to stay at the hotel, eat at the restaurant or café, or just stroll around the park and its surroundings.

Here are our top tips on Teleborg Castle

Camping site close by: Parking Storängsgatan, Växjö
Camping near: Öjaby camping, Växjö
Hotels near: Teleborg Castle
Distance between Teleborg Castle and Vadstena Castle: 2 hours 40 minutes

28. Vadstena Castle on the Swedish Castle Road

Vadstena Castle was built as a defence facility by King Gustav Vasa in the 16th century. During the reign of Johan III, the castle was transformed from a defensive fortress to a continental Renaissance palace. Visiting the interior of the castle is very interesting.

Here are our top tips on Vadstena Castle

Camping site close by: Guest harbour and parking space Vadstena castle
Camping near: Vadstena campsite
Hotels near: Vadstena Abbey & Spa, Lasarettgatan 3
Distance between Vadstena and Ekenäs Castle: 1 hour 2 minutes

29. Ekenäs Castle

Ekenäs Castle is a beautiful fairytale castle from the 17th century, which you can find in Linköping municipality. The castle has an interesting history and is home to no less than seven ghosts. During the high season there are guided tours and knightly games, and in the autumn you can try to catch a ghost walk.

Here are our top tips on Ekenäs Castle

Camping site close by: Ställplats Göta kanal, Kapten Billes café and hostel
Camping near: Norrköping campsite
Hotels near: Borgs villa hotel, Odennsgatan 27, Norrköping, Sweden
Distance between Ekenäs Castle and Finspång Castle: 46 min

30. Finspång Castle

Finspång Castle is beautifully situated on an island and is surrounded by the castle garden, an orangery and a gazebo. Today, the castle is owned by the Siemens company, but it also has an interesting history of use. Although the castle itself is not open, the castle garden is welcoming. There are also several museums.

Here are our top tips on Finspång Castle

Camping site close by: Rest area Klinga, Norrköping
Camping near: Norrköping camping
Hotels near: Finspång Castle
Distance between Finspång Castle and Ericsberg Baroque Castle: 58 min

31. Ericsberg Baroque Castle

Ericsberg Castle is located in the centre of Södermanland and is considered one of Sweden's most beautiful baroque castles. The castle is privately owned, but the castle garden is open to visitors on certain days of the week. The garden contains a scale replica of the world-famous labyrinth from Hampton Court outside London.

Here are our top tips on Ericsberg Castle

Camping site close by: Katrineholm city
Camping near: Djulöbadets camping
Hotels near: Dufweholm Manor, Katrineholm
Distance between Ericberg Baroque Castle and Tullgarn Castle: 1 hour 10 minutes

32. Tullgarn castle on Svenska slottsvägen

Tullgarn Castle has been a royal pleasure palace since the 1770s, and the last royals to spend summers at Tullgarn Castle were King Gustaf V and Queen Victoria, at the end of the 19th century. During the high season, guided tours are occasionally organised. It is also nice to stroll in the park.