Skarhult Castle

Eslöv, Sweden

The magnificent Skarthult Castle was built in the 1560s in the Renaissance style by Sten Skarholt Rosensparre, althoughs some parts remain from the elder fortification. An earlier building on the same place is mentioned in the 1350s when Danish judge John Nielsen owned the farm.

Later Skarhult castle was owned by famous noble families Brahe and De la Gardie. It was renewed in 1840s when owned by Jules von Schwer. The medieval Skarhult church is located to the castle park. Today Skarhult is privately owned and not open to the public.

References:

Wikipedia

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Address

Skarhults Gård 1, Eslöv, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1560s
Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden
Historical period: Early Vasa Era (Sweden)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Gunnar Larsson (14 months ago)
Nice castle, not possible to get indoor

Christopher Jacobsen (15 months ago)
Looks nice, but not open to the public.

D Henrick (2 years ago)
Being one of Sweden's best preserved Renaissance castles we would have loved to visit this historic site together with it's gardens. But, assumlingly a pandemic's victim, it is now closed for the public. However, we enjoyed the organic eggs from the farm shop.

Rafal Tomaszewski (4 years ago)
Nice

Örn Enok (4 years ago)
Really nice place to visit and the Ester Blenda exhibition was really fun and interesting.

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