Gripenberg Castle

Gripenberg Castle is a wooden baroque complex in Tranås Municipality featuring a broad central structure with four corner towers and eight single-story wings. These wings served as residential and storage spaces, creating the expansive layout that defines the property today.

Field Marshal Carl Gustaf Wrangel commissioned the castle in 1663 as a hunting lodge with architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder designing it. This founding launched what would become a significant family residence in central Sweden.

The castle bears the name of Margareta Grip, mother of Field Marshal Wrangel, connecting it to Swedish nobility. This family connection remains visible in how the estate reflects the values and status of the von Söderling lineage.

The castle remains in private ownership by the von Söderling family and is not open to visitors. Those interested should view the property from outside and respect the private boundaries.

The building holds the distinction of being the largest wooden castle in Sweden and was originally painted red. In the 1780s it received yellow wooden panels that give it the appearance seen by visitors today.

Location: Tranås Municipality

Inception: 1660s

Founders: Carl Gustaf Wrangel

Architects: Nicodemus Tessin the Elder

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 57.99847,14.89514

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44