Salsta Castle is a beautiful 17th century baroque castle. We were fascinated by the beautiful building when we arrived, and as darkness fell we listened to the captivating ghost stories. The next morning we had an interesting guided tour of the castle and its history.
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Österbybruk is beautifully located in Roslagen and offers a beautiful manor house, historical mill environment and plenty of activities around arts and crafts. When we were here, not everything had opened yet, but despite that we had a nice afternoon.
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What to do in Jönköping? The city is known for its matchstick history and you should not miss the Matchstick Museum, but there are also many other experiences and attractions. Here are our top tips!
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Lövstabruk in Uppland is one of the so-called 'vallonbruks' in Sweden, a historic ironworks dating back to the 16th century. It was once the largest ironworks in Sweden, owned by the de Geer family for 13 generations. Today, the mill is a popular tourist destination with attractions, exhibitions and an inn.
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Forsmark's mill in Roslagen is one of the many beautiful Walloon mills in the area. Iron was once produced here, and in the 17th century the Walloons came from Belgium to improve production. Today the mill is a great place to visit with historic buildings, an English park, a restaurant and a café.
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Ekenäs Castle is a beautiful fairytale castle in the municipality of Linköping. There is an interesting history here ... and no less than seven ghosts! In the summer, guided tours are also organised in this fine 17th century castle.
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What can you do in Gränna? Many would probably answer "eat candy canes" and that is true, but there is also more to experience. For example, you can learn about Andrée's polar expedition, hike in beautiful nature or take the boat to Visingsö.
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What can you do on Visingsö? First of all, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful and rural atmosphere. For those who want to do more, there are a number of historical sights and fun activities. Here are our top tips.
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The Matchstick Museum in Jönköping tells the story of a time of child labour and terrible working conditions, but also of Ivar Kreuger's fascinating matchstick empire that conquered the world before it collapsed. If you visit Jönköping - don't miss the captivating Match Museum!
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The Husqvarna museum in Huskvarna tells the story of a company that started making rifles in the 17th century and is now a world leader in forestry and gardening products. Nearby, you can visit the charming Smedbyn village or see the view from Huskvarna mountain.
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