Bjurum

Bjurum manor extends over 2500 hectares of land, incorporating Lake Hornborgasjön and stands 11 kilometers north of Falköping town.

First documented in 1431 under the names Byurum and Biureem, the estate belonged to nobleman Karl Ormsson Gumsehuvud, father-in-law of Charles VIII of Sweden.

The manor was the center of religious dissent between 1738 and 1741, when Countess Eva Margareta Stenbock supported a movement that challenged traditional church practices.

The estate maintains its status as one of Sweden's largest manors, with extensive grounds that include agricultural lands and natural water features.

The name Bjurum derives from the old Swedish word for beaver, reflecting the historical presence of these animals in the surrounding area.

Location: Västergötland

GPS coordinates: 58.26289,13.47619

Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:17