Childrens Gripsholm
Dungeons, armouries, canons, a stuffed lion. Hundreds of portraits, following you with their eyes down the winding corridors... bring your children and grandchildren to experience the excitement of this Vasa castle.
Activity trails for children
Carry out the task by yourself during ordinary opening hours. The activity is suitable for children of all ages. All children who complete the task will receive a reward at the ticket office. Choose between two different image hunts:
Fashion safari with Leo the Lion
See famous historical Swedes in their most stylish outfits. Collect a map from the front desk, and turn a tour of the palace into a voyage of discovery for children. The details on the map can be found in the portrait collection, and it's up to you to find them!
Beard Hunt
Discover hundreds of historical portraits at Gripsholm Castle with our Beard Hunt activity. Goatee beards, full beards, wigs and moustaches – there have been many facial hair fashions for men throughout history.
Autumn holiday events at Gripsholm
During the autumn holidays at Easter, Autumn and epiphany, Gripsholm Castle will be throwing open its doors with extra events for children. For upcoming holiday events see menu Calender.
Meet Leo the lion at Gripsholm, he is a viral sensation. Photo: Alexis Daflos/Royalpalaces.se
Gripsholm Castle has many many rooms to discover, from prison cells to grand halls. Photo: Kate Gabor/Royalpalaces.se
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.
The images on the activity sheet are taken from some of the castle's hundreds of portraits, which feature a great variety of follicle fashions!