Epiphany weekend at Gripsholm Castle

During Epiphany holiday, 4 and 5 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 national portrait gallery – the Swedish State's collection of portraits – featuring prominent Swedes from the days of Gustav Vasa to present day musician and composer Benny Andersson.

The castle is open for self guided tours.

Fashion Safari and Beard Hunt

Bring the children! Our image hunts 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!

The Royal Gift Shop will also be open this weekend.

Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/Royalpalaces.se