Castles in Sweden
Castles in Sweden: 494 castles across 159 towns and cities — including 402 medieval castles, 26 palaces, 43 ruins, 3 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage
- 43 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- Åhus Castle
- Åkerö Castle
- Åkeshov Castle
- Alnarp Castle
- Alsnö husUNESCO
- Älvsborg Fortress
- 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 Castle
- Bohus Fortress
- Bonde Palace
- Boo Castle
- Borgholm Castle
- Börringekloster Castle
- Bosjökloster
Common questions
How many castles are there in Sweden?
494 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Can you go inside the castles in Sweden?
Entry details are not confirmed yet for most of them — open each listing and check locally before you travel.
Are any castles in Sweden UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 3 of 494 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.