Finspång Castle

Finspång, Sweden

Finspång Castle was built by Louis de Geer the younger between the years 1668 and 1685 and is today used as offices for Finspång’s turbine industry. The surrounding park, laid out in the 1700s, is decorated with follies like the Aurora temple, the iron temple and the Lugnet summerhouse and is open to the public all year round. Through the windows of the orangery built in 1831, you may steal a glimpse at Sweden’s oldest grapevine.

The two annex wings, built by Louis de Geer’s grandson in 1742, are used as a hotel and restaurant for company guests. All the rooms are furnished according to milestones in the history of Finspång.

References:

Finspångs Slott

Address

Slottsvägen 2, Finspång, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1668-1685
Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

More Information

www.finspangsslott.se
en.wikipedia.org
www.castles.org

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Olatunde Alabi (3 months ago)
Beautiful and breathtaking castle

Thorsten Engler (22 months ago)
Lovely guesthouse with a family atmosphere. Each room is individually styled in the spirit of the respective historical epoch. You should not miss the excellent breakfast the in Manor House atmosphere. The beautifully landscaped gardens are open to the public.

Carl Fell (2 years ago)
Very comfortable great value for money and very handy if you have meetings in the grounds the next day

Nora Machado (NoraM) (2 years ago)
Classy calm hostel = overpriced convenience for people in business. The breakfast is served between 7:00 and 8:30!! And the WiFi is not working.

Camilla Merehag (2 years ago)
Nice with a walk in the castlepark. Look at the cannons made here at the foundry.

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