Ljung Castle

Ljung Castle is a three-story stone manor with a yellow exterior, mansard roofs, and rusticated stonework on its ground level located in Linköping Municipality. Iron railings frame the balconies above the main entrance, creating a formal facade that reflects its aristocratic purpose.

Court architect Jean Eric Rehn designed this structure and construction was completed in 1774 for Count Axel von Fersen the Elder. The building emerged as part of a wave of noble country estates developed during Sweden's period of cultural growth in the 18th century.

The building reflects the Gustavian style popular among Swedish nobility in the late 1700s, and its interiors show how the aristocracy lived and decorated their homes during this period. The rooms display original furnishings and details that give insight into daily life at that time.

Visitors can explore the manor during summer months through guided tours organized by the Ljung Castle Preservation Association. The grounds also include three tree-lined avenues that guests can walk along to experience the landscape design of the property.

One of the three tree-lined avenues that extend from the building leads directly to Ljung Church through the castle grounds, creating a physical connection between the manor and the nearby parish church. This path reveals how the estate related to its surrounding community.

Location: Linköping Municipality

Inception: 1780

GPS coordinates: 58.52833,15.44361

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48