Autumn holidays at Gripsholm Castle
Gripsholm Castle will be opening its doors during the autumn holidays, with image hunts and journeys of discovery through the castle's winding passageways.
For four days during the autumn holidays, we will be inviting children of all ages to Gripsholm Opens in new window.. Inside the castle, children can carry out the 'Fashion Safari with Leo' (also available in English) and the Beard Hunt
With its dungeons, armoury, canons and a stuffed lion, this is an exciting location for all the family. The castle will be open for self-guided visits.
Gripsholm castle
Explore the castle on your own, Children carry out the task by themeself (in company of an adult)
30 okt–2nov kl. 10.00–16.00
Guided Tour
Our knowledgeable museum educators will guide you through the castle’s history from the 16th to the 19th century, highlighting key features – from the Vasa Floor to Gustav III’s theatre and paintings from the Swedish State Portrait Collection.
30 October–2 November at 12:00 and 14:00 in Swedish,
15:00 in English
Guided tour in Swedish for children at 11:00 and 13:00.
Entry tickets can be purchased via the ticket link or at the entrance to the castle.
THE Royal Gift Shop
The Royal Gift Shop is a unique present and souvenir shop offering products with a connection to the Royal Collections.
30 okt–2nov kl. 10.30–16.00
Vasa Walk in the palace park
Follow in the footsteps of King Gustav Vasa around Gripsholm Castle. The walk will take you on a historic tour around the grounds of the castle.
The free guide app 'Royal Walks' will guide you around the palace park:
Royal Walks at App External link, opens in new window.
Royal Walks at Google Play External link, opens in new window.
Top image: Gripsholm Castle. Photo: Raphael Stecksén
You can walk around Gripsholm Castle by yourself, but taking a guided tour can make your visit extra special. Photo: Jonas Borg
Gripsholm Castle has many many rooms to discover, from prison cells to grand halls. Photo: Kate Gabor
Nowadays, the lion Leo is something of an online celebrity. Photo: Alexis Daflos/Royalpalaces.se
Come on a fashion safari with Leo the Lion at Gripsholm Castle. See famous historical Swedes in their most stylish outfits. Collect an activity sheet from the front desk, and turn a tour of the palace into a journey of discovery.