Brahehus, Castle ruins north of Gränna, Sweden
Brahehus is a castle ruin perched on a steep cliff above Lake Vättern near Gränna. The remains feature two square towers and walls that command views across the water toward the island of Visingsö.
Construction began in 1638 under Count Per Brahe the Younger as a gift for his wife Kristina Katarina Stenbock. The fortress with its distinctive towers was completed in 1651.
The castle's location influenced the layout of Gränna town, as its streets were designed to maintain a direct line of sight with the fortification.
The ruins are accessible via a rest area along the E4 highway with a short walking path to the site. The area is free to visit and trails are generally well marked for easy navigation.
A small garrison of twelve guards in blue and white uniforms once protected the fortress and fired salutes whenever foreign envoys passed nearby. This ritual underscored its importance as a regional symbol of power.
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