Vittskövle Castle

Vittskövle, Sweden

Vittskövle Castle (also spelt Widtsköfle) is one of the best-preserved Renaissance castles in the Nordic countries. It has had medieval precursors, but the present castle was built by Jens Brahe in 1553. It is the largest castle in Skåne with approx. 100 rooms. Location and shape were decided out of consideration for defence and the tiled four-winged castle was built on piles in the marsh and supplied with strong square towers surrounded by moats.

By the castle there is a beautiful garden, created by the family architect Adolf Fredrik Barnekow in the later half of the 18th century, and an English park which dates from 1840s. The park is open to the public. The farm-buildings date from the middle of the 19th century and are built in medieval style after the drawnings of professor Carl Georg Brunius, who was a cathedral architect in Lund and a great admirer of the Middle Ages. Long alleys lead from different directions towards the castle. Vittskövle Castle is currently the private residence of the Stjernswärd family.

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Founded: 1553
Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden
Historical period: Early Vasa Era (Sweden)

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Michał Lewinski (4 months ago)
Well... it looks stunning but I wish I could get inside or at least nearer the estate. Unfortunately for the visitors it is private property so in total it is like... take a picture and go.
Gunnar Larsson (8 months ago)
Nice castle, dad that you can't view the indoor
Mark Capriotti (8 months ago)
Great spot to take a break from driving. Great scenery along the way from the main roads. Worth the visit and walk around the grounds to see the castle from different angles.
Sergiu Buburuzan (14 months ago)
True gem in Sweden. Only outside visit going around the castle and garden, the castle it is Private Property.
anni (2 years ago)
A wonderful peaceful place to take a break.
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