Tomarps Kungsgård Castle

Kvidinge, Sweden

Tomarps Kungsgård Castle was probably erected as a Renaissance building in the mid-16th century. It was composed of four, two story high wings with brick roof surrounded by a narrow square yard. The middle part of the northwing consists of the remains of a building from the Middle Ages. I the south-east corner of the yard there were a tower until the late 18th century. The castle belonged to the Brosterups linage in the late 15th century and were then transferred to the Gjedde family. When Borgholm was handed over from Sweden to Denmark after Treaty of Copenhagen in 1660 the Castle was, together with 17 other acreages, handed over to the Swedish king as compensation. It was then used for housing the lieutenant colonel and later the colonel. Today it is used for vernissage.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Tommarpsvägen 180, Kvidinge, Sweden

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Details

Founded: mid-1500s
Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden
Historical period: Early Vasa Era (Sweden)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Karen Swartz (9 months ago)
Looking for a hidden treasure off the beaten track? Here it is.

Martin (9 months ago)
Super friendly atmosphere and top class pizza!

SM Inkhop (2 years ago)
Highly recommend! Amazing live music

Anna-Karin Uhlén (4 years ago)
Stunning very old castlefort. You can almost feel the history vibrating in the walls.

RyeN greaty (4 years ago)
Good fishing spot exklusively only for äsff members.

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