Movie: Daniel Gustafsson, Skokloster Castle/SHM
Summer at the Castle
Admission and Tickets
Adults: SEK 120
Children up to 19: Free admission
Guided tour: SEK 170 (includes entrance fee)
Program during summer
Guided tours
Meet count Carl Gustaf Wrangel and countess Anna Margareta von Haugwitz who had the castle built in the mid 17th century and get to know the people who lived and worked at Skokloster over the years. The guided tours takes approximately 45 minutes.
Accessibility
There is a ramp at the entrance to the castle's ground floor with a shop, exhibition, and café. In the other parts of the castle, there is no ramp or elevator. There are many stairs to climb, and during the tour, we will visit all four floors of the castle.
Price guided tours
Adult: SEK 170 (admission included in the price)
Children up to 19 years of age: free admission
Children's activities in The Paradise Playground
Welcome to our brand new historical play area on the south side of the castle. We call this lush spot next to the castle "Paradiset". Here, you can explore nature and learn more about what was once cultivated at Skokloster. You can also play in the pavilion and ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Summer exhibitions
We offer two temporary exhibitions during the summer. The exhibitions are included in the entrance fee.
Tournament and medieval market with Nordic Knights
Together with the Nordic Knights, we are organising a family adventure at the castle. Jousting tournament, medieval market, black powder shooting and much more.
Admission and Tickets to the Tournament
- Children 7-12 years of age: SEK 20
- Youth 11-16 years of age: SEK 80
- Adults from 17 years of age: SEK 250
- Senior citizens: SEK 80
Admission and Tickets to the Castle
Admission to the museum is additional and purchased on site. Show your purchased ticket for the jousting and get a 50 percent discount on admission to Skokloster Castle.
Buy tickets to the tournament at Tickster:
Empire-era ball
Welcome to the Empire-era ball at Skokloster Castle! The year is 1804 and we are transforming the ground floor into a grand ballroom. We begin at 16.00 with a display of the latest fashion from the Empire period, then visit the church before reconvening at the castle at 18.00. After a welcome toast, the musicians will start the dance. During the evening, there will be a supper and dessert table, as well as a tour through the castle. This event is in collaboration with the Sällskapet Gustafs skål och Empirsällskapet.
Dress code
Dress in suits and ball gowns inspired by fashion from the nineteenth century.
Book tickets to the ball
Tickets: SEK 995
The ticket price includes a welcome toast, supper, dessert table, and coffee. Bring your own booze.
Buy tickets to the Empire-era ball
Bus trip from Stockholm city to Skokloster Castle
Price: SEK 250
The bus departs at 17.00 from the City Terminal in Stockholm City and returns from Skokloster Castle at 01.00. Book the bus ticket separately on Tickster.
Preparatory dance training
Date: Thursday, August 15 from 17.30 to 20.00.
Location: The Swedish History Museum. No pre-registration required. Payment is made at the door.
