{"id":96891,"date":"2026-04-27T09:59:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/upptack\/slott-i-smaland-och-pa-oland\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T13:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:06:34","slug":"castles-in-smaland-and-on-oland","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/castles-in-smaland-and-on-oland\/","title":{"rendered":"Castles in Sm\u00e5land and on \u00d6land"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__container\">\n        <h1 class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__heroHeading\">\n            Castles in Sm\u00e5land and on \u00d6land        <\/h1>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__imageContainer\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Foto-Maddoc-Photography-Marcus-Funke-Kalmar-slott-2017-127.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Foto-Maddoc-Photography-Marcus-Funke-Kalmar-slott-2017-127.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Foto-Maddoc-Photography-Marcus-Funke-Kalmar-slott-2017-127-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Foto-Maddoc-Photography-Marcus-Funke-Kalmar-slott-2017-127-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Foto-Maddoc-Photography-Marcus-Funke-Kalmar-slott-2017-127-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__breadcrumbs\">\n   <div class=\"postHerosection postHerosection__breadcrumbs-container\">\n        <p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/\">Frontpage<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"contentCta contentCta__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"contentCta contentCta__container\">\n                    \t\t\t<div class=\"contentCta contentCta__text\" style=\"color: \">\n\t\t\t\t<p>In Sm\u00e5land and on the island of \u00d6land, there are several castles and castle ruins to visit and explore, some of which you can even stay overnight in. Discover their histories, stretching back hundreds of years!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                <hr>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #f0efe9\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container layout-reversed\">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: \">\n                Kalmar Castle            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: \">\n                                    <p>Kalmar Castle, with its battlements and towers, is the best preserved Renaissance castle in Sweden, and much of it looks as it did in the 16th century when the castle acquired its current appearanc&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: \">\n                <p>Kalmar Castle, with its battlements and towers, is the best preserved Renaissance castle in Sweden, and much of it looks as it did in the 16th century when the castle acquired its current appearance. Over the years, numerous wars, major political events, and court intrigues have taken place here. Today, Kalmar Castle is a symbol of the city thanks to its central location, and it is a vibrant site open to visitors year-round, offering exhibitions, events, guided tours, and activities for both adults and children. There is also a restaurant and caf\u00e9 on site where you can buy meals and enjoy a coffee break. In December, a popular Christmas market is also held at the castle, where holiday traditions come to life with a market, concerts, and exhibitions.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Read more about Kalmar Castle!\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kalmarslott.se\/en\/\" style=\"background-color: #fbbd51; color: #000000;border: solid 1px #000000\">\n                        Read more about Kalmar Castle!                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20210704_Humlesol_KS_Solnedga\u2560eng_0118-3-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"65017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KalmarSlott_Rutsalen_Maddoc-Photography-AB_Marcus-Funke-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KalmarSlott_Rutsalen_Maddoc-Photography-AB_Marcus-Funke-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KalmarSlott_Rutsalen_Maddoc-Photography-AB_Marcus-Funke-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KalmarSlott_Rutsalen_Maddoc-Photography-AB_Marcus-Funke-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KalmarSlott_Rutsalen_Maddoc-Photography-AB_Marcus-Funke-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KalmarSlott_Rutsalen_Maddoc-Photography-AB_Marcus-Funke-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"83973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KalmarSlott_BarnensSlott_-8-edited-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KalmarSlott_BarnensSlott_-8-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KalmarSlott_BarnensSlott_-8-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KalmarSlott_BarnensSlott_-8-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KalmarSlott_BarnensSlott_-8-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KalmarSlott_BarnensSlott_-8-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KalmarSlott_BarnensSlott_-8-edited-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"24779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalmarslott05_jorgentannerstedt-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalmarslott05_jorgentannerstedt-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalmarslott05_jorgentannerstedt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalmarslott05_jorgentannerstedt-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalmarslott05_jorgentannerstedt-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kalmarslott05_jorgentannerstedt-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__container\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Stay just around the corner from Kalmar Castle                <\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhereSheGoes.nl-X-Slottshotellett-5-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhereSheGoes.nl-X-Slottshotellett-5-scaled.jpg 1703w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhereSheGoes.nl-X-Slottshotellett-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhereSheGoes.nl-X-Slottshotellett-5-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhereSheGoes.nl-X-Slottshotellett-5-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhereSheGoes.nl-X-Slottshotellett-5-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhereSheGoes.nl-X-Slottshotellett-5-1363x2048.jpg 1363w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__text\">\n                    <p><p>The Slottshotellet in Kalmar consists of several buildings dating back to the 18th century, along with a main building from 1864. The hotel is located right next to Kalmar Castle in the old town and the city park, with close proximity to most attractions. Here, you\u2019ll experience a blend of history and modern comfort in rooms and surroundings with a historic atmosphere, while still enjoying all contemporary amenities.<\/p>\n<p>\n                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                        <a aria-label=\"Read more\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__ctaButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slottshotellet.se\/\">\n                            Read more &#038; book here!                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                <h3 class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Kalmar City Park                <\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__text\">\n                    <p><p>The city park by Kalmar Castle is beautifully located right by the sea and offers a relaxing environment with views over the Kalmar Strait. The park is a popular spot for both walks and picnics, with open green lawns and old trees. There is also a playground, making the area especially appreciated by families with children. Within the park lies Kalmar Art Museum, where visitors can experience modern and contemporary art. In addition, Kalmar Central Station is located right next to the park, making it easy to reach if you\u2019re traveling by public transport.<\/p>\n<p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #133a26\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container \">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                Teleborg Castle            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                                    <p>Teleborg Castle in V\u00e4xj\u00f6 was built in the late 19th century by Count Fredrik Bonde for his wife Anna Koskull, and it truly is a fairytale castle. The castle is known for its unique Neo-Gothic style&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                <p>Teleborg Castle in V\u00e4xj\u00f6 was built in the late 19th century by Count Fredrik Bonde for his wife Anna Koskull, and it truly is a fairytale castle. The castle is known for its unique Neo-Gothic style and is beautifully situated by Lake Trummen. Today, it is a popular venue for overnight stays, weddings, celebrations, and conferences, featuring elegantly decorated halls and rooms.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Teleborg castle\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/teleborgsslott.com\/en\/\" style=\"background-color: #fbbd51; color: #000000;border: solid 1px #000000\">\n                        Teleborg castle                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Teleborgs-slott-88869-1024x740.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #f0efe9\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container layout-reversed\">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: \">\n                V\u00e4stan\u00e5 Castle            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: \">\n                                    <p>V\u00e4stan\u00e5 Castle has a history dating back to the 1590s, when it was built by the Sten Bielke family. Since then, many different owners have passed through, and several renovations have been carried &#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: \">\n                <p>V\u00e4stan\u00e5 Castle has a history dating back to the 1590s, when it was built by the Sten Bielke family. Since then, many different owners have passed through, and several renovations have been carried out over the years. The castle is located just outside Gr\u00e4nna, offering a beautiful view over Lake V\u00e4ttern. Today, guests can enjoy well-preserved historic surroundings, individually decorated rooms, and excellent meals.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Read more about V\u00e4stan\u00e5 Castle!\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vastanaslott.se\/welcome\/\" style=\"background-color: #fbbd51; color: #000000;border: solid 1px #000000\">\n                        Read more about V\u00e4stan\u00e5 Castle!                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vastana-Slott-90599-1024x740.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"48713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vastana-slott.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vastana-slott.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vastana-slott-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/vastana-slott-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"61995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-Hanne-Marit-Tobiassen-Smaland-Jonkoping-Vastana-Slott30-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-Hanne-Marit-Tobiassen-Smaland-Jonkoping-Vastana-Slott30-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-Hanne-Marit-Tobiassen-Smaland-Jonkoping-Vastana-Slott30-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-Hanne-Marit-Tobiassen-Smaland-Jonkoping-Vastana-Slott30-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-Hanne-Marit-Tobiassen-Smaland-Jonkoping-Vastana-Slott30-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-Hanne-Marit-Tobiassen-Smaland-Jonkoping-Vastana-Slott30-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"81931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vy-over-Vastana-slott-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vy-over-Vastana-slott-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vy-over-Vastana-slott-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vy-over-Vastana-slott-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vy-over-Vastana-slott-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vy-over-Vastana-slott.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container \">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: \">\n                Gr\u00e4ns\u00f6 Castle            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: \">\n                                    <p>On a peninsula just outside V\u00e4stervik lies Gr\u00e4ns\u00f6 Castle, whose history stretches back 600 years. It took on its current appearance in the 19th century after going through several different forms o&#8230;                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                        Read more +                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--full\" style=\"color: \">\n                <p>On a peninsula just outside V\u00e4stervik lies Gr\u00e4ns\u00f6 Castle, whose history stretches back 600 years. It took on its current appearance in the 19th century after going through several different forms over time. Since the 1990s, the estate has been rebuilt from a dilapidated site into a modern hotel with a spa and restaurant. Here, visitors can also explore the beautiful rose garden and candle workshop.<\/p>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__readMoreLess\">\n                    Read less &#8211;                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n                    <a aria-label=\"Gr\u00e4ns\u00f6 castle\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.granso.se\/\" style=\"background-color: #fbbd51; color: #000000;border: solid 1px #000000\">\n                        Gr\u00e4ns\u00f6 castle                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__imageWrapper\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/granso-slott_johnny-franzen-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-grid-card-images size-grid-card-images\" alt=\"\" \/>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-visitsmaland-greige-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__container\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__heading\">\n                    Kronoberg Castle Ruins                <\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__text\">\n                    <p><p>The ruins of Kronoberg Castle date back to the 14th century and have been a strategically important site throughout history. When the border with Denmark ran through Kronoberg, the fortress was expanded into a stronghold by King Gustav Vasa in the 16th century. Today, the castle ruins are closed to visitors due to the risk of collapse, but they can still be viewed from the outside. 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Once a grand Baroque palace, it is today a well-preserved castle ruin and one of \u00d6land\u2019s largest and most famous visitor attractions. Here you will find various exhibitions and activities for all ages, and during the summer concerts are held in the inner courtyard as well as a range of other events.<\/p>\n<p>\n                <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n                        <a aria-label=\"Read more\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button dynamicContentTwoColumns dynamicContentTwoColumns__ctaButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borgholmsslott.se\/en\/\">\n                            Borgholms castle                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #133a26\">\n    <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__container \">\n        <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__contentWrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__heading\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                Solliden Palace            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"contentImageTwoColumns contentImageTwoColumns__text contentImageTwoColumns__text--short\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n                                    <p>Solliden Palace was completed in 1906 and was built as a summer residence for Sweden\u2019s future Queen Victoria, in order to improve her poor health in the unique climate of \u00d6land. 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