Sävstaholm Castle

Sävstaholm Castle is a structure in Vingåker Municipality featuring four wings arranged around a central courtyard with characteristics typical of 17th-century Swedish design. The building displays balanced, symmetrical proportions that reflect construction practices of that era.

The castle was designed in 1666 by Erik Dahlbergh for Gustaf Sparre, a Swedish baron and diplomat. Sparre held important administrative and regional responsibilities during this period.

The castle operates as an exhibition venue where visitors encounter art collections and historical objects spanning multiple periods of Swedish history. The rooms reflect how daily life and traditions shaped this region across generations.

Visitors can travel by regional train to Vingåker station and follow the marked walking path through the town center from there. The route is well signposted and takes only a few minutes to reach the castle.

The castle grounds contain an original apple tree from the 19th century that produced the first Sävstaholm apple variety. This tree remains today and connects visitors to a distinctive agricultural past.

Location: Vingåker Municipality

Inception: 1666

Founders: Gustaf Sparre

Architects: Erik Dahlbergh

Website: https://vingaker.se/kultur-fritid/kultur/safstaholms-slott

GPS coordinates: 59.04611,15.88222

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01