Knutstorp Castle, Medieval castle in Kågeröd, Sweden
Knutstorp Castle is a 16th-century stone castle in the Scania region of southern Sweden, set within large grounds. The building is made up of several wings arranged around a central courtyard, with thick walls and a surrounding moat.
The castle was built in the 1550s by the Danish nobleman Otte Brahe and remained under Danish rule for over a century. The 1658 Treaty of Roskilde transferred the Scania region to Sweden, and the castle passed into Swedish hands along with the rest of the territory.
Knutstorp is widely known as the birthplace of the astronomer Tycho Brahe, born here in 1546. His connection to the estate is remembered locally, and the place still carries that association for many visitors.
The castle sits near the village of Kågeröd and is easiest to reach by car. Opening hours can change depending on the time of year, so it is worth checking in advance before making the trip.
A fire in 1956 destroyed two wings of the castle completely, and they were later rebuilt to match the original appearance. This means that parts of what visitors see today date from the 20th century, even though they look as old as the rest of the building.
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