Gripsholm Castle and Museum, Sweden

Description of Gripsholms Slott

Gripsholm Castle is one of Sweden’s ten royal palaces and is regarded as one of Sweden´s finest historical monuments. Its beautiful situation near the town of Mariefred by the lake Mälaren makes this a fantastic day excursion.

The castle was built by King Gustav Vasa in 1537 and later extended by Gustav III. The location earlier housed a fortress from the late 1300´s belonging to a wealthy family, but was confiscated by Gustav Vasa in 1526. The fortress was torned down and the Gripsholm Castle was built on the same spot.

Since Gustav Vasa, this magnificient castle has belonged to the Royal Swedish Family, and served as its residence until 1713. It then served as a prison until King Gustav III decided to renovate the building in 1773.

Today the castle is a historical museum well worth a visit, including the Governmental collection of portraits.

Opening hours

15 May –15 Sep: daily 10am – 4pm
Open year round for pre-booked groups.

Fees

Adults: 70 kr
Children 7-18 years old and students: 35 kr
Free entrance for children under 7 years of age in the company of a guardian.
20% discount off regular entrance fee for pre-booked tours for groups.

Address Gripsholms Slott

Route E-20 exit Mariefred. Train to Läggesta + Bus to Mariefred. Steamboat in summer from Stockholm, Mariefred

Contact details

Tel: (+46) +46 - (0)159 10194
Web: www.kungahuset.se

Location of Gripsholm Castle

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