Torsåker slott, Manor castle in Upplands Väsby, Sweden.
Torsåker slott is a three-story stone castle featuring a central tower with a pointed spire that rises above the landscape. Its structure rests on older foundations from the 17th century and was expanded into its present form over time.
The estate was originally known as Tjursåker and first appears in records from 1348. It changed hands several times before coming to Council Member Johan Sparre in 1629, establishing a connection that shaped the property.
The property served as a residence for nobility and prominent families who shaped the surrounding region. The rooms hold furnishings and artworks from different periods that reflect how inhabitants lived.
The castle sits about 30 kilometers north of Stockholm and is best visited when the trees and gardens surrounding the grounds are in leaf. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as access involves pathways, and you may spend considerable time walking the exterior grounds.
A notable detail is the grain warehouse from 1759, which features a circular inscription plate made of Öland limestone above its door. This plaque gives the otherwise simple storage building an unexpected artistic touch.
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