Gripsholm Castle Sweden is a castle located in Mariefred, approximately 60 kilometres from Stockholm. This is a palace that belongs to the Swedish Royal Family and was also one of their official residences until the 18th century. Today, this palace is now a museum but is still considered to be a palace at the disposal of the Swedish Royal Family.
The early history of the palace dates back to the 1370s when it was built as a fort by the Bo Jonsson group. It was later sold to Queen Margaret I and ever since then, it has passed through a lot of hands. The last royal family to gain control of this house was the House of Vasa. Today it is also one of the most well-preserved theatres dating back to the 18th century. The interiors and the rooms are well preserved, including those of Duke Karl’s chamber. The castle also has an internationally renowned portrait collection that showcases historical figures dating back from King Gustav’s period.
Highlights
• Explore the premises of the castle at your own pace and marvel at the interiors and the grand architecture.
• Take a guided tour to know more about the palace and learn from experienced guides about its history and origin.
• Click pictures in the premises of the palace and carry home a souvenir of grandeur and history.
• Shop for souvenirs and collectibles in the gift shop in the palace after you finish visiting the castle.
• Visit the world’s largest and oldest art galleries in this place and check out the 5000 artworks dating back from the 15th century.
How To Reach
By Car: The activity location is 1 km from the city centre, it will take 2 min via the Karnbogatan route.
Best Time To Visit
Gripsholm Castle Sweden is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year. The best season to visit Gripsholm Castle Sweden will be the summer season from March to May because this is the time when the climate is pleasant. Meanwhile, The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year. Also, The best time of the day to visit Gripsholm Castle Sweden will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature.
Other Essential Information
1. All ticketing experiences are to be booked well in advance for a guaranteed entry into the premises.
2. To avoid any issues regarding entry, we recommend arriving at the place at least 20 minutes in advance.
3. You will need at least 3 to 4 hours to explore the Gripsholm castle in Sweden, so plan your travel accordingly.
4. Guided tours are available in English from May to September every day at 3 pm, so plan your visit accordingly.
5. Feel free to ask questions to the guide during the guided tour to know more about the place.
Visit the portrait gallery
The Gripsholm Castle takes pride in having one of the oldest portrait galleries in the world. In fact, this is also one of the largest galleries in the world and houses up to 5000 artworks. Most of the artworks here are oil paintings and have their origin from the 15th century. Apart from the mainstream artworks, you can also find a lot of artworks belonging to collectors as well. So if you fancy art, then you can check out this place.
Check out the deer in the deer field
Ever since the 1600s, deers have been in this pasture land belonging to the royal family of Gripsholm. Today, it is used as a natural reservation area with more than 100 deer. Ever since 1860, King Karl XV used this part of the city for walking but retaining the presence of the animals. Here, you can spot deer like the fallow deer, but you can also spot endangered species too, like the rare beetle.
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