Hässelby Castle

Stockholm, Sweden

Hässelby Castle (Hässelby slott) was built first in the 1640s by the riksråd Karl Bonde, who owned it until his death 1652. The original architect was Simon de la Vallée and the castle was finished about the 1660s by his son Jean de la Vallée, when Karl's son Gustaf Bonde owned it. The Bonde noble family owned the castle until 1931, when Stockholms stad bought it until 2010. Since 2010 SIVAB own the castle. Today Hässelby is opened for weddings, parties and conferences.

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Founded: 1640-1670
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

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Edith Betancourt (5 months ago)
We want to marry here and they gave us the wrong room. Then during dinner they forgot we got a wine package. We had to babysitting the reception telling them what we bought and what we received, they were clueless.Thanks for ruining a special moment.
Tomas Boman (6 months ago)
Tjis gorgeous place is located in the north-west side of the magnificent and very beautiful city Stockholm. The place was build in 1650 and changed the owner many times until it became owned by the municipality of Stockholm. The nature around is splendid plus it’s near the lake of Mälaren. Everything is great except the dinner which took very long time to serve.
jermaine baldwin (9 months ago)
Amazing stay here with my boo. The grounds , restaurant and breakfast are amazing. This place even has a karaoke bar! Extra’s can’t be beat. The rooms are a bit small. It’s not terrible given everything else. I’m large, so it was kind of an issue.
Cris F (2 years ago)
The restaurant dinner menu does not have many option for pregnant women . Too reduced and not so flexible to invent something else. For a wedding location is great but unfortunately too many restrictions on what to bring , not to do, extra costs etc … Organised live music is great
fre fri (2 years ago)
Stay away. Fairly certain about food poisoning from the buffet. The hotel room has carpets (considered pretty unusual and low end in Scandinavia), and doesn't have a door to the bathroom. (??!?) Enjoy your partner using the toilet! Location also isn't good if you intend to visit the city.
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