Björnsnäs, Manor house in Trosa, Sweden.
Björnsnäs is a manor house in Trosa with three floors and rooms featuring various decorative styles including Empire design and traditional Swedish details. The property sits on grounds that include a golf course, hotel, marina, and rental accommodations.
The manor house originated in the 13th century but was completely rebuilt in the 18th century by architect Carl Christoffer Gjörwell, who also designed Haga Palace. This reconstruction gave the building its present form and character.
The rooms show how Swedish nobility lived, with furnishings and objects from different periods arranged as they were used daily. Visitors can sense the family's habits and values through the way spaces were organized and decorated.
Visitors can explore the manor house and its rooms without needing special skills or prior knowledge. The entire property is straightforward to navigate, with various areas to walk through and discover at your own pace.
During renovations, workers discovered original paint colors hidden beneath many layers of later paint, revealing what hues the family originally chose. This finding made it possible to restore the rooms accurately to their 19th-century appearance.
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