Steninge Palace, Märsta, Sweden

The Baroque-style Steninge Palace was built 1694-1698 to the design of architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, the palace is directly inspired by Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in France, and has a reputation in Sweden as one of the most elegant examples of Baroque mansions. Steninge Palace was completed in 1705.

The history of Steninge began in the end of 1200’s when the first known settlement was established. In 1667 Carl Gyllenstierna acquired the Steninge manor and between 1680-81 the well-known Swedish architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger was commissioned to design the palace and the two wings. The manor was owned by the Fersen family between 1735-1873. In 1810 Axel von Fersen was murdered and a monument for him was erected at Steninge in 1813. In 1873 Baron von Otter buys Steninge and a stone barn was built west of the palace. Today the palace is privately owned by Steninge Palace Cultural Centre, but open to the public.

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Sasha Galic Da Silva (6 months ago)
Really nice looking place with fancy shops for home decoration and clothes as well bbq restaurant buffet. Food is i have to say average and nothing special, however the price is quite reasonable. Ambient is ok as long it is not full, which is not very common as it is a popular place. Table for eating has to be booked if you are not willing to gamble for it.

Scott Austin (6 months ago)
The shops are overpriced for items that aren't even hand-made or special. You can get a lot of these exact same items from Jula, Rusta, Clas Ohlson etc.

Luminita Sima (11 months ago)
A wonderful place away from the hustle and bustle of the city where you forget time... But you also find a place where you can do 21st century shopping. The Newport company offers you the best quality products but also a varied range (I would have bought them all). Lumi ❤️

Yuki Kanaya (3 years ago)
Worth spending the day away from Stockholm city. It’s located in Steninge, and it’s easy to get to the place by car. The staff were friendly, and the food was delicious; Buffets are 325 kr per person. It is a self-service where you order at the counter for a buffet and serves yourself at an available table. The buffet had a great selection of dishes, but I wish they included more vegetarian options.

Klara Lee (4 years ago)
I expected to go inside a palace but it is closed and picnic is also not allowed in the garden. It is private house. Restaurant is ok. Stores sell homeinterior items it is nothing special that I can buy Alhens or online shopping They need to develope more if they want to make money for tourism.

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