- Address: Viks Mur 29, 755 91 Uppsala, Sweden
- Official website: wiksslott.se
In the ancient Swedish town of Uppsala, on the shore of the picturesque Lake Mälaren, stands the Vic castle with numerous towers that make it look like a fairy-tale palace. Every tourist who comes here, gets the opportunity to forget about the pressing problems and plunge into the atmosphere of medieval provincial Sweden .
The history of the castle Vic
Initially, in this territory was a farm owned by a certain Israeli Endrasson. The castle Vic was built around the end of the XV century in a style similar to the architectural style of the XIII century. This impression was strengthened by the spiers and towers, with which it resembled the castles of Normandy. For security reasons, there was a moat around the castle, with the help of which the owners tried to protect themselves from frequent raids during constant internecine wars.
The first large-scale reconstruction of the Vic castle was carried out in the 17th century. It was led by Marshal Gustaf Horn (Gustaf Horn), who at that time was the owner of the estate. During the restructuring, the upper floors of the mansion and its roof were changed. Its present appearance, Castle Vic acquired around 1858-1860 years after the next reconstruction.
Castle Hotel
At the beginning of the XX century, the mansion was resold and converted into an old hotel . Now it has 29 comfortable rooms and 16 conference rooms. The area of the premises of the castle Vic ranges from 14-115 sq.m. The largest of them is the Knights' Hall. It is a huge medieval pavilion, which for all its stylistic splendor, is equipped with high-tech audio and video equipment.
As for the infrastructure of the castle Vic, it includes the availability of telephone and internet, radio and television, swimming pool, sauna, rooms for guests with disabilities. Conference halls are equipped with:
- the Internet;
- audiovisual equipment;
- large projection screen;
- computer and slide projector.
Such modern equipment allows holding in the castle Vic banquets, corporate and other solemn events. It is often rented for thematic weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. Guests of these events can stay both in the castle itself and in neighboring stylishly decorated hotels.
The administration of the castle Vic also organizes:
- horse rides;
- excursions around the castle and the surrounding area;
- cooking classes;
- tasting local wines.
Students of culinary courses can take part in cooking dishes in medieval cuisine. Usually here are flavored loaves of bread, which you can taste during wine tasting or take with you. The most courageous guests of the castle Vic have the opportunity to independently build a raft or try to walk on hot coals. Art lovers, staying here, can paint a picture with the surrounding landscape or build an ice sculpture.
How to get to the castle Vic?
To get acquainted with this ancient architectural landmark , you need to go to the south-east of Sweden , to the city of Uppsala . Vic Castle is located about 20 km from its center. You can get there by taxi or bus. With the center of Uppsala the object is connected by road number 55. Less than 100 m from the Vic castle is the Vik slott stop, which can be reached via the bus route No.88. It is formed at the urban station Uppsala C.
Visiting the castle Vic is a unique opportunity not only to get acquainted with the history and architecture of the Swedish region, but also to participate in fascinating events and save a lot of pleasant memories.