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

3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Andreea Galetschi (4 months ago)
Very very very privat

Joanna Vandenbring (9 months ago)
Great place to go for a walk and/or a picnic!

Sam M. (18 months ago)
I loved it

O Vradii (2 years ago)
Good visually pleasure round walking .

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