Autumn holidays at Gripsholm Castle

Gripsholm Castle will be opening its doors during the autumn holidays, with image hunts and journeys of discovery through the castle's winding passageways.

For four days during the autumn holidays, we will be inviting children of all ages to Gripsholm Opens in new window.. Inside the castle, children can carry out the 'Fashion Safari with Leo' (also available in English) and the Beard Hunt

With its dungeons, armoury, canons and a stuffed lion, this is an exciting location for all the family. The castle will be open for self-guided visits.

Gripsholm castle

Explore the castle on your own, Children carry out the task by themeself (in company of an adult)
31 okt–3 nov kl. 10.00–16.00

Guided tour in Swedish for children at 11:00 and 13:00.

Entry tickets can be purchased via the ticket link or at the entrance to the castle. Reduced entry fee for children during the autumn holiday program.

Kronköket kitchen and Royal Gift Shop

At the castle's Kronköket kitchen Opens in new window., you can buy hot dogs, coffee and hot apple drinks during the autumn holidays.
Kronköket will be open 10:30–15:30
The Royal Gift Shop will at 10:30–16:00

Vasa Walk in the palace park

Follow in the footsteps of King Gustav Vasa around Gripsholm Castle. The walk will take you on a historic tour around the grounds of the castle.

The free guide app 'Royal Walks' will guide you around the palace park:

 

Top image: Gripsholm Castle. Photo: Raphael Stecksén

Gripsholm Castle has many many rooms to discover, from prison cells to grand halls. Photo: Kate Gabor

Gripsholm Castle autumn holidays image hunt children's activity

Come on a fashion safari with Leo the Lion at Gripsholm Castle. See famous historical Swedes in their most stylish outfits. Collect an activity sheet from the front desk, and turn a tour of the palace into a journey of discovery.

Nowadays, Fredrik I’s lion with its bizarre expression is something of an online celebrity. Photo: Alexis Daflos/Royalpalaces.se