Lنckِ Castle is a medieval Castle in Sweden. Lنckِ Castle is best known as Magnus de la Gardie's magnificent Castle on the shores of Lake Vنnern, the largest lake in Sweden.
Brynolf Algotsson, Bishop of Skara, laid the foundations for a fortified Castle in 1298 originally as a fort that consisted of two or three houses surrounded by a wall. After a fire during the 1470s, the fort was expanded by bishop Brynolf Gerlachsson.
After the reformation in 1527, King Gustav Vasa took possession. Field Marshal Jacob Pontusson De la Gardie was granted the property in 1615. Field Marshal de la Gardie embarked on an extensive building spree, including the third floor of the keep. The portal to the main courtyard was added during his period, as were the frescos depicting people and winding plants found in niches, stairwells and the rooms on the third floor. In 1654, Count Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie initiated immense construction projects at Lنckِ. A fourth floor was built in the main building and a number of artists were hired to decorate the walls and ceilings of the castle.
Lنckِ Castle is a national monument and has been managed by the National Property Board since 1993. The National Property Board , the Foundation of Lنckِ Castle and the National Museum of Fine Arts work together to maintain and furnish the Castle in the style of the Baroque period. Lنckِ Castle is located on the Kهllandsِ island. The Castle is situated 25 kilometers north of Lidkِping in Vنstergِtland.

address
Lنckِ Castle‎
Lidkِping, Lنckِ Slott-Kهllandsِ
531 99 Lidkِping
location on map

Lنckِ Slott
Box 2256
53102 Lidkِping
Phone: +46510-484668
Mobile: +46
Booking: +46
Fax: +46510-10838

Costs
Camping: Price SEK 120 per night, el SEK 30
Guest harbour: Price SEK 90, el SEK 30

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