Trolleholm Castle, Medieval castle in Svalöv Municipality, Sweden
Trolleholm is a red brick castle complex comprising three buildings with four corner towers and a stair tower arranged around an enclosed courtyard. The estate spreads across approximately 5,000 hectares of land with around 110 houses and functions as a venue for corporate events.
The site began as a Cistercian monastery in 1424 before becoming a secular castle under Tage Ottesen Thott in the 1530s. The current structure took shape during major reconstruction work undertaken in the 1750s.
The library within the castle holds approximately 45,000 books, ranking among Northern Europe's largest private collections. Its architectural design draws from English university traditions and serves as a repository of knowledge shaped by centuries of collecting.
Access is typically limited to guided tours or special events, so checking opening times in advance is recommended. The extensive grounds require time to explore fully and offer space for unhurried visits.
More than one-third of the original walls from earlier periods remain visible in the structure, revealing how layers of construction span different eras. Architect Carl Hårleman's 1750s work skillfully integrated these older elements into a cohesive design.
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