Hässelby Castle, Manor castle in western Stockholm, Sweden
Hässelby Castle is a manor castle in the western part of Stockholm, built in a symmetrical style with a two-story main building flanked by side wings, each capped with a tower pavilion. The building faces a formal garden, and the grounds around it include open green areas with mature trees.
The castle was built in the mid-1600s by architect Simon de la Vallée and his son Jean for the nobleman Gustaf Bonde. It stayed in private hands for generations before passing into public ownership in 1931.
The name Hässelby comes from an old Swedish place name still used for the surrounding district and nearby streets. Visitors walking the grounds today can see how a former noble estate has become a place open to the public, used for events and leisure.
The grounds are open to the public and easy to walk around, with paths leading around the main building and the garden. Some areas may be closed depending on events being held there, so it is worth checking current conditions before visiting.
A medieval rune stone stands on the grounds, showing that people lived in this area long before the castle was built. This makes the site one of the few places within Stockholm's city limits where such a stone can be found in its original setting.
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