Apple blossom in May with the castle in the background.
Apple blossom in May. Photo: Helena Bonnevier, Skokloster Castle/SHM (CC BY).
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Open weekends in May

Spring has come to Skokloster and we are open to visitors every weekend in May. We offer tours, lectures, and activities.

Opening hours in May

  • Saturday, May 3 - Sunday, May 4, from 11.00 to 16.00
  • Saturday, May 10 - Sunday, May 111, from 11.00 to 16.00
  • Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, May 18, from 11.00 to 16.00
  • Saturday, May 24 - Sunday, May 25, from 11.00 to 16.00
  • Thursday, May 29 (Ascension Day) - Saturday May 31, from 11.00-16.00

From June 1 - August 31 the castle is open every day, from 11.00-17.00.

Entrance to the museum

Please use the small entrance on the castle's south side.

Admission and tickets

  • Adults: SEK 140
  • Children up to 19 years of age: Free admission
  • Guided tour: 170 SEK, includes admission

English tours at 12.45

Discover spectacular rooms where the Wrangel, Brahe, and von Essen families lived. Your guide will tell you about these families, and the furniture, wallpapers, and paintings, each carrying its own story.

About guided tours
Guide showing people around in the castle
Photo: Ola Myrin, Skokloster Castle/SHM.

Open at the Castle Café!

Welcome to the castle café and take a seat in our dining area inside the castle or on our outdoor seating. The café offers freshly baked coffee pastries, sandwiches, and homemade lunches.

About the Castle Café
Cookies and buns on a plate alongside coffee.
Photo: Ola Myrin, Skokloster Castle/SHM.

The Museum Shop

Looking to buy a nice gift for a christening, wedding, or graduation? The Castle Shop offers gifts for spring and summer festivities. Or bring a memory home with you - we offer beautiful items for the home, stylish decor pieces, and other products inspired by the castle's collections.

Visit the Museum Shop
Tulips, keychains, napkins and notebooks
Photo: Helena Bonnevier, Skokloster Castle/SHM.

Paradise Playground

Welcome to our historic playground. We call this green haven the paradise, Paradiset. Here you can 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, year-round.

Discover Paradise
Child balancing on a large wooden tool
Photo: Ola Myrin, Skokloster Castle/SHM.

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How to find us

The simplest way to get here is by local public transport or car.

Person walking in greenery

Prices and tickets

See fees for admission and guided tours.

Adult and child in the museum shop

Published2023.04.25

Updated2025.04.22