Man with lantern in front of a castle with dark skies
Photo: Daniel Gustafsson, Skokloster Castle/SHM.
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A Cozy and Creepy Autumn Holiday

What happens in the autumn when darkness draws in on a 350-year-old baroque castle? Whose footsteps are said to echo through the empty floors? During the autumn break it becomes cozy, and sometimes a little eerie, when the castle is open with activities for the whole family.

Admission and Tickets

26 October – 3 November 2024, 11.00-16.00.

  • Adults: SEK 120 (Retirees and students)
  • Children and young people up to 19: free admission
  • Free admission for persons accompanying disabled visitors.
  • Guided tour: SEK 170 (museum admission included)

Entrance through the small entrance door on the southern side of the castle. Tickets to the guided tours are sold in the museum shop on a first-come, first-served basis.

Children on a guided tour
Photo: Ola Myrin, Skoklosters slott/SHM.
Daily 26 October – 3 November

Ghost Tours (in Swedish)

For 350 years, ghost stories have been told about the castle. Both staff and visitors have claimed to sense the presence of the other side in the old baroque castle. Like the time when a staff member was about to unlock the nursery and suddenly came face to face with a white figure. Or when a craftsman saw something eerie in the attic above the unfinished hall... Join our popular ghost tour for brave children aged 8 and up!

Tour Times

  • 11:15
  • 11:45
  • 12:15
  • 13:15
  • 14:15
  • 14:45
Castle surrounded by fall foliage
Photo: Jens Mohr, Skoklosters Castle/SHM.
Daily 26 October – 3 November

Regular castle tours

We visit the Wrangel State Apartment with furniture and art from the 17th century, the magnificent unfinished hall, and the Armoury. The tours are 45 minutes long.

  • Guided tours in English are offered daily at 12:45
  • Guided tours in Swedish are offered daily at 13:45 and 15:15
Daily 26 October – 3 November

Spooky quiz walk (in Swedish)

Join a spooky quiz walk for both adults and children outside the castle. Take the chance to win great ghost-themed books! The quiz walk is available daily from 11:00 - 16:00.

Free of charge.

Daily 26 October – 3 November

Autumn break crafts

Feeling creative? In the old kitchen, we set up paper, scissors, and colored pencils for those who want to write or draw something spooky. Crafts are offered daily from 11 to 16. Free of charge!

In the museum shop, we also have craft kits with everything you need to make either a bat decoration or a collage of horse images from the castle's collections. Create it either on-site or when you get home.

Price craft kit: SEK 45. Available while supplies last.

The Castle Cafe is open

Freshly baked pastries, sandwiches, and homemade lunches are served.

Visit the museum shop

Vertumnus as a breakfast tray? We offer products related to the castle's collections, among other things.

Trays and tea towels with a famous painting, in the shop

Book on sale

During the autumn break, there is a 20% discount on the book Chatelaines and Convent Sisters, which was produced in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name. The book (in Swedish) tells a previously overlooked history of the women who have influenced Skokloster Castle. The promotional price of 119 SEK is valid from October 26 until November 3, 2024. (Regular price 149 SEK)

Book on a table

Visit the Paradise Playground

Welcome to our brand new, historic playground on the south side of the castle. We call this green haven Paradiset (Paradise). Explore nature and learn more about what was grown at Skokloster once upon a time. You can also play in the gazebo, ride a wooden horse and cart, and balance on tools! Open every day and it's free to visit.

Child balances on an enormous rolling pin in a playground
Photo: Ola Myrin, Skokloster Castle/SHM.

Bring apples home from the castle garden!

In the large beautiful apple orchard at Skokloster Castle, there are about 150 apple trees, with many different varieties of apples. Feel free to pick a handful of fallen apples and bring home during your visit.

Photo: Ola Myrin, Skokloster Castle/SHM.