Winter weekend at Gripsholm Castle
During the weekend before Epiphany holiday, 3 and 4 January, we will be opening the gates to Gripsholm Castle. Take a trip to Mariefred after the Christmas and New Year holidays, and visit one of our most popular castles.
Gripsholm is known as Gustav Vasa's castle, as it was he who built the castle here in 1537. The castle boasts a unique collection of furniture and artworks spanning five centuries.
Gripsholm Castle is also home to the world's oldest portrait gallery – the Swedish National Portrait Gallery – featuring prominent Swedes from the days of Gustav Vasa to present day musician and composer Benny Andersson.
The castle will be open weekend 3–4 January for self guided tours.
Fashion Safari
Bring the children! Our image hunt ensuring a fun and educational visit. The images on the activity sheets are taken from some of the castle's hundreds of portraits, which feature a great variety of follicle fashions!
Swedish "fika"
King Gustav III was very fond of Gripsholm Castle, and often came here with his entire court – almost one hundred people. He set up a kitchen – Kronköket – where food was prepared during the court's sojourns here from 1773 until 1785.
During epiphany weekend, Kronköket will be open and the humanitarian movement Red Cross will serve Swedish fika (the social Swedish coffee break).
The Royal Gift Shop
Do not miss the Royal Gift Shop in the castle's cellar vaults, offering unique items with connetion to the royal heritage.
Top image: Gripsholm Castle, photo Sanna Argus Tirén/Royalpalaces.se
Gripsholm Castle is home to five hundred years of history. It features Sweden's finest examples of interiors from the time of the House of Vasa. Photo: Kate Gabor
The portrait collection at Gripsholm Castle is internationally renowned, housing over 800 portraits. Photo: Kate Gabor
Have a Swedish "fika" in a historic setting. Gustav III's kitchen from 1773–1785, will be open during epiphany weekend. Photo: Hans Thorwid
Go on a fashion safari through the castle's winding passageways and grand rooms. A map is available at the front desk, where children can also claim their reward after completing the task.