Gripsholm Castle, Renaissance castle and portrait gallery in Mariefred, Sweden.
The castle features four circular towers overlooking Lake Mälaren, with multiple exhibition halls displaying furniture and handicrafts from different centuries.
King Gustav Vasa initiated the construction of Gripsholm Castle in 1537 on the site of a former fortress built by Bo Jonsson Grip in the 1370s.
The National Portrait Gallery of Sweden, established in 1822 at Gripsholm Castle, maintains an extensive collection of paintings dating from the 16th century.
Located 60 kilometers west of Stockholm, the castle operates daily from April through September, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The castle contains an 18th-century theater installed by Gustav III in one of its round renaissance towers, featuring original stage machinery.
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
GPS coordinates: 59.25573,17.22002
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:25
Sweden contains medieval fortresses, national parks, historical churches and museums. The country spans from southern sand beaches to arctic regions. Visitors can find 18th century ironworks, prehistoric rock carvings and Viking burial grounds. The coastline features limestone cliffs above archipelago islands.
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