Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets
For me, a visit to Sweden is full of activities, so we headed for Märstatrakten; me, daughter Emma and granddaughter Alice.
Read moreFor me, a visit to Sweden is full of activities, so we headed for Märstatrakten; me, daughter Emma and granddaughter Alice.
Read moreVisiting Turku Castle in Finland is very interesting. The castle, which is over 700 years old and has been beautifully renovated, offers plenty of Swedish and Finnish history. Here you can see interiors from the past, learn more about Swedish-Finnish history and see various exhibitions.
Read moreVisiting Kastelholm Castle is very interesting and exciting. This is Åland's only medieval castle, founded in the 1380s. Today the castle can be visited in summer, together with the neighbouring open-air museum Jan Karlsgården.
Read moreVisiting Bomarsund Fortress is really interesting. Russia once built a mighty fortress here, as an outpost against the West, and a fierce battle was once fought here. Today it's a destination with a state-of-the-art visitor centre and many historical attractions.
Read moreWhat to see and do in Bayreuth, Bavaria? This beautiful and unique German city has a lot to offer in terms of castles, gardens and operas. And some good beer to boot! Here are our top tips.
Read moreSanspareil Stone Garden is a stunning 18th century landscape garden located just outside Bayreuth in Bavaria, Germany. It includes a ruined theatre, an oriental building and the medieval castle of Zwernitz.
Read moreHospital Kuks in the Czech Republic is a slightly different attraction, in the form of an 18th century baroque hospital. Once upon a time an impressive spa was built here, and soon after a hospital was erected. Today you can join guided tours of this special place.
Read moreRastatt Castle is a mighty German baroque castle from the early 18th century. Once built by Margrave Ludwig William of Baden and his wife Sibylla Augusta of Baden, it is now open to the public.
Read moreCastle Favorite in Rastatt is an exclusive 18th century summer palace in western Germany. Although the owners only spent a few summer weeks here, no expense was spared in decorating it...
Read moreTrosky Castle in the Czech Republic is a landmark in the Czech nature reserve Bohemian Paradise. The two towers, now in ruins, rise majestically on a volcanic hill, and are clearly visible from afar. But what exactly is this castle?
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