drone view over the castle

Film: Daniel Gustafsson, Skokloster Castle/SHM

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Summer at Skokloster Castle

Longing for a day trip or excursion in the Swedish countryside this summer? Welcome to Skokloster Castle, located on the shores of Lake Mälaren, close to Stockholm and Uppsala. The castle is open June 1 to August 31 with castle tours, exhibitions, children's activities and shop. This summer's special temporary exhibition is Alchemy – A Secretive World.

Opening Hours 2026

The castle is open daily from June 1–August 31, 11.00–17.00. The shop are also open then.

Castle opening hours

Admission and Tickets

Adults: SEK 140
Children under 19: Free admission
Guided tours – adults: SEK 190 (includes admission). Children under 19 years of age: Free.

Tickets and prices

Summer activities 2026

Guided tourDaily, June 1–August 3112.45 and 15.45

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. Don't miss out on this chance to see the spectacular armoury and the great unfinished hall.

The guided tours takes approximately 45 minutes. Tickets are available on a drop-in basis, no pre-booking.

Accessibility

There is a ramp at the entrance to the castle's ground floor with a shop and the exhibition Dreams of Skokloster. 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.

About tours and accessibility

Opens on June 5: Alchemy – A Secretive World

Welcome to an exhibition that invites you to explore the secretive world of alchemy – from rare 16th-century books to its unexpected presence in our own time.

For centuries, alchemy has captivated inquisitive minds with its promise of transformation: the transmutation of lead into gold, matter into spirit, and ignorance into insight.

Two children playing in the Paradise Playground.
The Paradise Playground. Photo: Ola Myrin, Skokloster Castle/SHM.
Children and families6 June–17 August

Children's activities in The Paradise Playground

Welcome to our historical play area, 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. The park is open every day, all year round, but in the summer the museum's educational staff is there during museum opening hours to engage the kids.

About the Paradise Playground

Children planting crops and flowers.
Plant raising in The Paradise Playground. Photo: Jens Mohr, Skokloster Castle/SHM.