Mem Castle

Mem Castle is a stone fortress with a four-story main building and two wings designed in Carolingian style, featuring rooms with large windows overlooking Slätbaken bay. The property sits at the mouth of Göta Canal where it connects toward the Baltic Sea.

King Johan III granted the property to Esbjörn Pedersson Lilliehöök in 1572, establishing it as a noble manor. Over the following centuries, it remained under the control of prominent families whose careers and connections shaped its evolution.

The interior displays 18th-century features such as tile stoves and painted walls that reflect how Swedish nobility lived in this space. These details show visitors the daily surroundings and personal tastes of the families who occupied the castle.

The castle is situated at a junction of land and water routes, making it accessible by multiple ways to reach the site. The proximity to both the canal and bay means the surroundings feel different depending on the season and water conditions.

A memorial stone from 1663 marks the memory of Vice Admiral Henrik Fleming and his wife Sigrid Kurtzel, who lived here during a significant period in local history. This stone is one of the few objects that directly connects visitors to the people who inhabited the castle in that era.

Location: Norrköping Municipality

GPS coordinates: 58.48167,16.41111

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00