Johannishus Castle, Neoclassical castle in Ronneby, Sweden
Johannishus Castle is a neoclassical residence in Ronneby with a central building flanked by two wings, designed by architect Carl Fredric Adelcrantz. The property includes several outbuildings and spreads across a substantial working estate with agricultural land and forests.
Construction was completed in 1772 during Sweden's Age of Enlightenment, a time when the country saw significant architectural advancement. The property has remained under the same family's ownership through substantial changes in Swedish society.
The Wachtmeister family's long stewardship has shaped how the place looks and functions as a working estate today. Visitors can see how the buildings and grounds reflect the practices of Swedish nobility across generations.
The castle sits at Möllerydsvägen 7 in Ronneby and operates as a private residence with active agricultural use, so visits may be limited. The surrounding area holds other sites to explore, including nearby Hjortsberga Church and Björketorp Runestone.
While recognized as a historical monument, the property operates as an active agricultural and forestry business today. This makes it unusual as a place where heritage and modern farming coexist on the same land.
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