Teleborg Castle, Växjö, Sweden

Despite its middle-age style, the The Castle of Teleborg was built in 1900 by architect firm Lindvall & Boklund. The castle was built as a wedding present from count Fredrik Bonde af Björnö to his wife Anna Koskull. 17 years later the couple had died, and the castle was used as a hotel for young girls and for accommodation in general. In 1964 the city of Växjö bought it and the surrounding park from the Bonde family and is today mainly used for representation, weddings and conferences. Today, the castle is used by the city council for representational purposes, and the nearby university also uses some parts of the castle.

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Terry Ford (12 months ago)
Lovely location and beautiful grounds. The castle is amazing. We stayed in the annex during our trip (mostly because of the private, in room bathroom - which didn’t turn out to be worth it) but but would stay in the castle proper if we came back. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the meal we had at the castle restaurant for dinner was very very good.

Moayad Al Dowaji (3 years ago)
one of the most amazing places i have visited at night, try to reach there at night and look at the beauty. Take a walk in the garden around and listen to the birds. There is a lot of benches to sit there with the family.

Robert Hamurariu (4 years ago)
I gave the place only three stars not because is not beautiful but most because you have no chance to visit it ! The swedish used the reception off the entrance for a restaurant with expectations for one " Fancy" but...... it's a long way upp to the top !

SUNDAYVILL_선데이빌 (5 years ago)
Super friendly Staff Although Covid Pandemic!! They always smiled to me. Very Delicious breakfast. The menu is no different from other hotels, but it was excellent in quality. The antique atmosphere of the castle, the traces of time, were all good. The lake, the trees, the park. Everything was good. This hotel is unforgettable!!

Nicholas Hasenbein (5 years ago)
Beautiful little castle in what feels like the middle of the city. Suddenly you are in the typical Swedish countryside with woods and lakes. Great for taking a walk and getting some food at either the castle or the lakeside pub. Will definitely have to go again and stay for lunch. Food options seem reasonable priced.

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