Castles and fortresses

There are a lot of cool castles in the Czech Republic. We've visited a whole bunch of...

Sundbyholm Castle has a history as a monastic estate and royal palace. Today you can come here for hotel accommodation,...

Glimmingehus in Skåne is the best preserved medieval castle in the Nordic region. Construction of the castle began at the end of the 15th century, when...

When we went home on Sunday from our motorhome weekend at Jogersö, we needed a place to...

Carcassonne in France is a fortified medieval city in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. When you step into the...

Cape Kaliakra juts out into the Black Sea as a long point, in the north-eastern part of the...

We've been treated to both medieval and Christmas spirit in Nuremberg, this German city has...

Tidö Castle in Västerås is a beautiful 17th century castle. If you come here during the summer season...

We have now started the exciting journey eastwards in Poland! From having recently been in...

There are many fine castles and vineyards in the Czech Republic, not least south of Brno. We were...

The Rock of Cashel, or Cashel of the Kings, is a historic site in County Tipperary on the...

What to do in Baden-Baden, Germany? This town is an ancient and beautiful spa...

Fairytale castle in Germany - Neuschwanstein in Germany is located in south-west Bavaria on the border with Austria. Disney designed...

Royal castles in Sweden are the subject of today's article. Did you know that there are 11 Swedish...

Tyresö Castle is beautifully situated at Kalvfjärden in Tyresö, just south of Stockholm. We went...

Kalmar Castle is a mighty edifice, which feels both historic and fairytale-like where it rises...

What to do in Miltenberg, Germany? This city is beautifully situated on the River Main...

Malbork Castle in Poland is located in the Polish town of the same name. The castle was built by German...

We started looking for the Konopiste forest castle in the Czech Republic. It was already evening, but...

Meet three ghosts at Engsö Castle! Today is 31 October and Halloween, so what...

The Residence in Würzburg is a stunning baroque palace, and is considered one of the finest examples of...

Vreta Abbey in Östergötland is one of Sweden's oldest monasteries. Today there is a ruined monastery ...

Right now we have a conference with work at Ulfsunda Castle. The castle is located in Bromma and like many...

Kungsträdgården in Stockholm is a beautiful park where people stroll, have coffee, listen to concerts and take...

Yangtorp is something as unusual as a giant qigong temple in Skåne. In the centre of the Scanian landscape,...

What to do in Budapest? We have visited the capital of Hungary several times, and after our...

The castle of Hazmburk in the Czech Republic is now a ruin, yet it sits imposingly at the top of the...

In cooperation with the Estonian Tourist Board Narva in Estonia is the EU's outpost against Russia, with the border crossing...

Visiting the Colosseum in Rome is powerful! This impressive amphitheatre was completed in 80 AD...

What to do in Prague? We have visited the capital of the Czech Republic several times, and after our...

Årsta Castle is located in Haninge, south of Stockholm, and is perhaps most strongly associated with the author...

Potsdam in Germany and Sanssouci Palace offered a positive surprise. In Potsdam there are buildings with...

Ericsberg Castle is one of Sweden's most beautiful baroque castles, and the garden is occasionally open to visitors. Our...

Varberg Fortress is a powerful defence structure with a long history. Danes and Swedes have fought over...

Grönsöö Castle is a fine 17th century castle on the island of Grönsö in Lake Mälaren, Uppland. In the summer, the castle...

Rastatt Castle is a mighty German baroque castle from the early 18th century. Once upon a time it was built...

The Trosky Castle in the Czech Republic is a landmark in the Czech nature reserve Bohemian Paradise. The two towers,...

Visiting Turku Castle in Finland is very interesting. The castle, which is over 700 years...

Castles in Sweden - there are plenty of them! In fact, there are around 220...

Reflected in Lake Vänern with its spires and towers, Läckö Castle feels almost like a...

Carthage is an archaeological site in Tunisia, and a neighbourhood outside the capital Tunis. Today you can...

Visiting Kastelholm Castle is very interesting and exciting. This is Åland's only medieval castle, founded...

Boo Castle is a beautiful terracotta-coloured palace reminiscent of a fairytale castle. Not too far from here...

Located on the border between Normandy and Brittany, the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in France is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Castle ruins in Sweden and old castles are so cool with all the excitement and mystery. What happened...

We have continued northwards along the coast of Northern Ireland, past the one view that is more beautiful than...

Ancient castles in Sweden! Do you find it boring to look at an "old gravel pile" at the top of a...

Kroměříž Gardens and Castle is located in the town of Kroměříž in the eastern Czech Republic. The gardens together with the castle are...

Nynäs Castle is a beautiful castle in Nyköping municipality. There is also the Nynäs nature reserve, with lovely...

Adventure in Malá Skála in the Czech Republic! Malá Skála is a town in the north of the Czech Republic that is...