Ericsberg Castle

Katrineholm, Sweden

The magnificent Eriksberg Castle was built by statesman Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna and completed after his death (1657) by his wife Beata von Yxkull. The castle was designed by famous architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder. After possession of Gyllenstierna Eriksberg was left to decay, until it was restored in the 1800s by Carl Carlsson Bonde. Eriksberg is still privately owned by Bonde family, but the large park is open to the public. There are several form types, like Baroque and Italian park.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Eriksberg Jägarvillan 1A, Katrineholm, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 17th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

More Information

www.ericsberg.se
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Despoina S (12 months ago)
Simply amazing!! Congratulations to the owner. Everything was stylish, clean and taken cared.

Uki Bear (12 months ago)
Amazing park and castle to stroll around and admire. Graveled paths. Beautiful views. Interesting labyrinth to conquer. Small shop with old styled chinaware, decorations, etc. British influences I think. Nice and hospitable cafe. Serving coffee, tea, sodas, sparkling water, cakes, pastries, cookies etc. Toilet onsite. Pretty large carpark onsite too. No problem, even with a motorhome. Had a pleasant visit!

Gunnar Larsson (3 years ago)
Really nice gardens and a well preserved castle, people still live in it

Ngocsang Quach (4 years ago)
Ok

Tobias Wrangberth (5 years ago)
Looks very nice, but its closed on weekends, useless

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