The castle in summer. — Photo: Jens Mohr, Skokloster Castle/SHM

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Explore the Surrounding Area

Explore the surrounding area

Skokloster Castle is surrounded by a varied countryside that bears traces of human life since the Middle Ages. With a number of nature reserves, the castle park and the Church, there is lots to explore when you visit us.

The Castle Park

Some of the trees in the avenues of limes are as old as the castle. Here you can find local apple varieties like "Grågylling of Skokloster". The large lawns in front of the castle lend themselves to boules and picnics.

The castle park is managed by the National Property Board (SFV).

SFV web site

Family having a picnic on the castle lawn — Photo: Jens Mohr, Skokloster Castle/SHM

The Stone House

The Stone House belonged to the convent in the 13th century and was later the residence of the Wrangel family before Skokloster Castle was built. It now houses a shop run by Skokloster Konst & Hantverksförening, as well as Alldiv AB, which has conference rooms, premises for hire and catering.

The Stone House web site

Kids walking up to one of the castle buildings — Photo: Ola Myrin, Skokloster Castle/SHM

Skokloster Church

The medieval brick church was built in the 13th century and was part of the Cistercian convent on the Sko Peninsula until the 16th century. The Wrangel chapel was added to the church in Herman Wrangel’s time, and some of the family members from Wrangel family was buried here. You can see the families’ coffins if you look down into the crypt from the outside.

About the church

Church near the castle — Photo: Jens Mohr, Skokloster Castle/SHM

The Uppland Trail

The 500 kilometre Uppland Trail runs through the Sko Peninsula and takes you through a varied cultivated landscape. You can wander along easy paths and gravel roads through two nature reserves and enjoy the view of Skokloster Castle.

Swedish Turist Organisation

Person with backpack hiking with a view of the castle — Photo: Ola Myrin, Skokloster Castle/SHM

More to discover in the area

Flasta church ruins

Flasta was the first church in Skokloster where the nuns lived. Its 12th century ruins still remain, among the trees about 1.5 kilometres north-west of the present church. You can walk there from the castle in a quarter of an hour. You can also drive to the ruin by car.

Flasta church ruins

Skokloster coffee roastery & café

Skokloster's coffee roastery is a café close to the castle, which serves Danish Smørrebrød, pastries and their own roasted coffee.

Skokloster Hotel & Restaurant

A venue for weddings, parties, conference and events.

Skokloster Hotel & Restaurant

Parkvillan

Close to the castle is Parkvillan – here you´ll find animal husbandry, currently chickens. The animal husbandry is run by Julia Persson.

View of the castle in the summer by Lake Mälaren.

Photo: Ola Myrin, Carl-Olof Zimmerman, Jens Mohr, Skokloster Castle/SHM

Skokloster camping

Skokloster Camping is beautifully located by a birch wood with its own gently sloping beach. From the Sjökrogen restaurant you can admire the sunset over Lake Mälaren and Sjöö Castle. You can find Skokloster Castle in miniature at the minigolf course!
Skokloster Camping

Skokloster Gille

Skokloster Gille is a local association dedicated to documenting and preserving old cultural traditions within the district. The heart of its activities is Soldattorp no. 48 in Sånka, Skokloster. The “torp”, or small traditional cottage, was a gift from Hermine von Essen in 1990.

Skokloster Gille

Åberg Museum

Åberg Museum in Bålsta has a unique collection of original cartoons and cartoon-influenced art, with everything from Picasso to Keith Haring, as well as one of the world’s foremost collections of Disney objects. Kids will enjoy the Trazan Apansson hut and playground. The museum also has temporary exhibitions, a shop and a restaurant.

Åbergs museum

Plan your visit

Getting here

The simplest way to get here is by local public transport or car. It is also possible by camper van or boat.

Prices and tickets

Admission fees and prices for lectures and guided tours.

Guided tours

We offers guided tours when the castle is open and private tours during the whole year.

Castle cafe

Visit the Castle cafe. We offer indoor and outdoor dining.

Museum shop

The museum shop has items for all ages, often inspired by the castle’s interiors and history.