Kalmar Castle

• Location: Sweden, Kalmar
• Foundation date: XII century
• Architectural style: the Renaissance

In the Swedish town of Kalmar is one of the most famous in the country ancient castles - Kalmar. Appearing in the Renaissance, this grandiose structure became a specimen of the Northern European fortification art.

History of the Kalmar Castle

Kalmar Castle in Sweden was laid in place of the old watchtower. It consisted of asymmetrical walls, at the corners were installed round French towers, and above the gate - for two gate rooms. In those days, Kalmar Castle was used to protect urban residents from pirates. Later, King Magnus ordered the erection of an outpost on the border of Sweden and Denmark , and a century later, Queen Margarete concluded here the Kalmar Union - an alliance between Sweden, Norway and Denmark. This significant event occurred in 1397.

In the 16th century, in accordance with the requirements of the fortification, the castle was thoroughly rebuilt. Subsequently, the construction was used for different purposes, and only in the XIX century it was restored and turned into a castle-museum.

Features of the Kalmar Castle in Sweden

The castle in Kalmar has an impressive and formidable appearance, and its interior decoration is rich and beautiful. The museum has many interesting exhibits. Here's what tourists will see here:

1. Carved wooden panels and frescoes with scenes of royal hunting that adorn the walls and ceiling of the magnificent chambers in the King's Tower.
2. The chapel , erected in the 16th century, is one of the most beautiful and bright rooms in the castle. It is decorated with a white vaulted ceiling, there are also benches for the queen and the king. Today, services are held here, as well as weddings.
3. The gray hall is interesting with the reconstruction of the royal Easter dinner here.
4. The boudoir of the favorite of King Agda Persdotter is very beautifully furnished.
5. Royal bedchamber. The queen's queen's bed looks unusual: surprisingly, in the old days the Swedes, sleeping in the brain, were sleeping.
6. The women's prison is the darkest, but at the same time realistic, place in the Kalmar castle. From her expositions, you can find out what penalties have been applied to women for a long time.
7. Interactive screens installed in the Kalmar Castle, broadcast a lot of interesting facts related to the history of the castle of Kalmar in Sweden. In the courtyard of the castle, you can dress up in a knight's armor, participate in the imitation of a knight tournament.

How to get to Kalmar Castle?

From Stockholm to Kalmar can be reached by train, having covered a distance of about 400 km. If you fly to the capital of Sweden by plane, then from the airport to the castle you can take the bus number 20.

In summer the castle is open for visits every day from 10:00 to 16:00. The rest of the time you can get here at 10:00 to 16:00, but only on Saturdays and Sundays.