Bogesund Castle, Gothic castle in Vaxholm Municipality, Sweden.
Bogesund is a four-story castle situated on the Bogesundslandet peninsula overlooking the main shipping channel that connects Stockholm through the archipelago. The building has been reshaped over time and now displays Gothic features with distinctive towers and architectural elements from different construction periods.
The castle was built in the 1640s by Per Brahe the Younger and served for centuries as a fortified manor house in the archipelago. During the 19th century, architects redesigned it and added the Gothic style elements that characterize it today.
Per Brahe the Younger held his second wedding at Bogesund on 25 July 1653, marrying Baroness Beata De la Gardie. The building was called a "huus" in his time; the word "slott" only became usual after the 1860s rebuilding. The estate passed through the Brahe, Hamilton, von Rosen, von Lantingshausen and von Höpken families.
The castle is situated within a nature reserve with walking paths and lies about 15 kilometers east of Stockholm, making it accessible for day visits. Visitors should be prepared for outdoor terrain and can join guided tours to learn more about the site's history.
Per Brahe the Younger called the house simply "huus"; the word "slott" only became usual after the 1860s rebuilding. The 1640s plan and room volumes survive inside the 19th-century shell, and a 2010–2011 dendrochronological study of roof timbers dated several samples before 1647.
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