Örtofta Castle

Eslöv, Sweden

Örtofta manor was first mentioned in 1346 and it has been owned by several noble families. The original brick castle was built in the late 1400s and parts of it still remains. In 1857-1861 Henry Dücker enlarged and reconstructed Örtofta to the present appearance. Today the castle hosts a hotel and provides conference and wedding services.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Fasanvägen 12, Eslöv, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Sweden)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
en.ortofta.eu

Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Jonas Pedersén (6 months ago)
Fantastic service, great rooms and dinner!

Kai Siegel (8 months ago)
It not for visiting! It‘s a private area, where the inhabitants make very clear that you are not welcome. Only weddings etc are a reason to go there - if you are invited.

Khrystyna Gor (10 months ago)
Private property, there is no sense to come because you cannot visit grounds and castle.

Matthew Johnson (2 years ago)
We had a nice walk by the river. The castle grounds were cordoned off.

Andreea Galetschi (4 years ago)
Very very very privat

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