Legendary Engsö, mentioned as early as 1185, is among the most interesting of Sweden’s many castles and manor houses. A fortified stone building was built in the 1480s and extended and embellished in the 1630s. The manor house acquired its current appearance and interior in the 1740s when the architect Carl Hårleman created an elegant dwelling for count Carl Fredrik Piper. It was inhabited until 1959.

Today Engsö is a living museum with beautiful interiors from different centuries. The interior has been left largely untouched, whilst works of art and other contents reflect different eras. There is a large collection of pictures and, of course the famous ”Engsökedjan” gold chain.
Engsö is renowned all over the world for its ghosts.

The manor house kitchen serves homemade bread, waffles and light meals. Lunches and dinners can be booked in advance. The shop sells gifts and souvenirs. The Engsö Christmas market (first weekend of Advent), which attracts craft workers from all over Sweden, is a cherished annual tradition.
Open in the summer.

Directions: Take E18 towards Stockholm. Turn right at the sign marked Ängsö. Follow the signs to Engsö slott.

Engsö Castle
725 98 Västerås

Phone: +46 (0)171-44 40 12
Fax: +46 (0)171-44 40 25
Email: info@engsoslott.com
www.engsoslott.com