Castles in Sweden
Castles in Sweden: 493 castles across 160 towns and cities — including 393 medieval castles, 26 palaces, 51 ruins, 3 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage
- 1 free to visit
- 4 house a museum
- 1 castle hotels
- 51 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- Åhus Castle
- Åkerö Castle
- Åkeshov Castle
- Alnarp Castle
- Alsnö husUNESCO
- Älvsborg Fortressfree entry
- Ängsö Castle
- Arvfurstens palats
- Axel Oxenstierna Palace
- Bäckaskog Castle
- Barsebäck Castle
- Biskopsgården, Karlstad
- Bjärka-Säby Castle
- Bjärsjölagård Castle
- Björksund Castle
- Björnstorp Castle
- Boden Fortress
- Bogesund Castleticketed
- Bohus Fortress
- Bonde Palace
- Boo Castle
- Borgholm Castle
- Börringekloster Castle
- Bosjökloster
Common questions
How many castles are there in Sweden?
493 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castles in Sweden free to visit?
1 of 493 is confirmed free to visit, and 4 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any castles in Sweden UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 3 of 493 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Sweden?
Yes — 1 is a castle hotel, with historic rooms you can book.