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Gärsnäs Castle, Medieval castle in Simrishamn Municipality, Sweden

Gärsnäs is a castle in southern Sweden featuring pink exterior walls and 27 rooms decorated with patterned wallpapers and traditional fireplaces. The property also includes three separate outhouses, an orangery, and landscaped grounds with sculptures.

The castle was built in 1630 on the site of an earlier fortress from the 14th century when Falk Lykke commissioned its construction. Within decades, it came under the control of Heinrich Rantzau, marking a shift in the property's development and use.

The castle holds furnishings and artworks spanning several centuries within its rooms. The classical Greek sculptures placed throughout the gardens reflect the owners' connection to artistic ideals of their era.

The building contains a well-equipped kitchen, multiple bedrooms, lounges, and a wine cellar that serve various functions. Plan enough time to explore all the rooms and grounds at a comfortable pace.

Local people affectionately call this place the Pink Castle because of its distinctive pink coloring on the exterior walls. Some visitors and residents report unexplained occurrences that certain people attribute to the spirit of its original builder.

GPS coordinates: 55.53283,14.17660

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00

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