Castles & Ruins of Linköping

Linköping and the surrounding Östergötland region host a diverse collection of historical architecture, ranging from the medieval Linköping Castle to elegant 18th-century estates like Ljung and Sturefors. The area features unique archaeological sites such as the Viking Age Ledbergs kulle burial mound and the medieval ruins of Åls borgruin on Lake Roxen. Notable for its architectural evolution, the collection includes the Baroque Bjärka-Säby New Castle alongside its 17th-century predecessor and the 14th-century fortress remains at Bjärkaholm.

Bjärka-Säby Château

Bjärka-Säby Château is a baroque style château located 2 miles southeast of Linköping, 4 kilometers north of Bestorp in Östergötland County…

Sturefors Castle

Sturefors Castle is situated outside Linköping, by lake Ärlången, the province of Östergötland, Sweden.

Grensholm

A historic manor house and estate located in Vånga parish on the northern shore of Lake Roxen.

Bjärka-Säby gamla slott

A 17th-century manor house that served as the primary residence of the Bjärka-Säby estate before the construction of the new Baroque château.

Linköping Castle

Linköping Castle is situated at Linköping in Östergötland, Sweden. It stands opposite Linköping Cathedral.

Brokind Castle

Brokind Castle is a manor house situated south of Linköping in Östergötland, Sweden.

Ljung Castle

Ljung Castle is a castle in Sweden. The present building was erected in 1774.

Lagerlunda

An 18th-century manor house and estate situated approximately eight kilometers west of Linköping.

Bjärkaholm

Ruins of a medieval fortress built between 1367 and 1370 by the Swedish statesman Bo Jonsson Grip on an island in the Stångån river.

Åls borgruin

The remains of a medieval stone castle, also known as Åls stenhus, located on the northern shore of Lake Roxen.

Ledbergs kulle

One of Östergötland's largest burial mounds, dating from the Viking Age. It is located near the Ledberg Church and a notable 11th-century runestone.