Königlicher Gutshof Sköldnora, Royal estate in Upplands Väsby Municipality, Sweden
Sköldnora Manor is a grand estate located on the eastern shore of Lake Norrviken, featuring a central risalit and an exposed basement section. The main building is accompanied by two outbuildings that together form a cohesive complex.
The estate was first documented in 1276 as a property of Saint Birgitta of Sweden before passing to Vadstena Abbey. King Gustav Wasa seized the property in 1527 during the secularization of religious holdings.
The interior displays Rococo decorations created by Swedish artists including Johan Pasch and Charles Cousin, giving the rooms their artistic character. Visitors can observe these handcrafted details that fill the spaces with elegance.
The estate received heritage protection status as a Byggnadsminne in 1982, ensuring its preservation. The location is best explored on foot with a walk around Lake Norrviken, from where you can view the property from the exterior.
The nearby mill building inspired one of Sweden's earliest crime stories, written by Carl Jonas Love Almquist. This literary connection links the estate to an important work in Scandinavian literary history.
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