Svindersvik, 18th-century manor house and museum in Nacka, Sweden

Svindersvik is an 18th-century manor house built in a French Rococo style, located in Nacka Municipality near Stockholm. The estate consists of a main building, a kitchen wing, a pavilion by the water, and formally laid-out gardens that together form a coherent ensemble.

Svindersvik was built in the 1740s for Claes Grill, who was active in the Swedish East India Company from 1736. The architect was Carl Hårleman, who combined a manor and a cottage in one building inspired by French Rococo. It was designed from the outset as a summer residence, not a permanent home, and Claes Grill died in 1767 before it was finished.

The Chinese wallpapers hang in the antechamber and the parade bedroom of the main building, not in the waterside pavilion, which serves as the banquet hall. The silk-covered chairs and settees, mostly in place since the late 18th century, stand in the main house's rooms. The pavilion instead has walls painted with Ionic pilasters framing medallions, vases, birds and antique figures.

The estate opens to visitors during the summer months, with guided tours covering the main house, the kitchen building, and the waterside pavilion. It is a good idea to check opening times before visiting, as access is seasonal and can vary.

The tiled stove in the banquet hall is said to be the tallest of its kind in Sweden and still stands in its original spot. Its height is so out of the ordinary that it immediately draws attention when you step into the room.