Gälakvist, Medieval castle ruins in Skara Municipality, Sweden
The remains of Gälakvist Castle include elevated ramparts and a moat, positioned on a ten-meter-high artificial mound with sides measuring 67 meters long.
The castle appears in records from 1272 when King Valdemar Birgersson issued letters, and Danish King Erik Klipping burned it down in 1277 after his defeat at Ettak.
The location became known as Brobacka during the 1600s and currently features three wooden houses situated within the remaining earthworks of the ancient fortification.
Visitors need to respect private property boundaries, use designated parking areas, and stay on marked paths when exploring the castle remains.
The castle grounds contained a timber barrier constructed around 1288, as confirmed by underwater archaeological evidence near the fortification site.
Location: Skara Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.38236,13.44159
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:57
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