Heby Castle

Heby Castle is a two-story manor of plastered brick located between Lake Klämmingen and Nyckelsjön. The building follows late 18th-century design principles with a classical layout and functional rooms throughout its interior.

Erik Palmstedt designed this manor in 1780 and set new standards for Swedish residential architecture. The project demonstrated innovative approaches to building estates for the nobility.

The manor reflects the Swedish nobility's preference for balanced proportions and formal spatial arrangements in residential design. The way it sits in the landscape shows the taste and values of those who originally commissioned it.

The manor remains a private residence and is not open to the general public. It can be admired from outside, but access to the building and grounds is limited.

The location between two lakes provided natural protection and isolation for the property. This water setting was deliberately incorporated into the architectural planning.

Location: Gnesta Municipality

Location: Gnesta Municipality

Inception: 1778

Architects: Erik Palmstedt

GPS coordinates: 59.13889,17.21291

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22