Birthday celebrations at Gripsholm Castle

Experience the highlight of the 500th anniversary celebrations at Gripsholm: the castle's birthday on 10 August! King Gustav Vasa and Queen Margareta Leijonhufvud will be opening the gates of the castle for a full day of festivities.

At nine o'clock, King Gustav Vasa and Queen Margareta Leijonhufvud will open the gates, welcoming both commoners and nobles to their castle with great fanfare. On 10 August in the Year of Our Lord 2023, we will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the royal election and the castle's 486th birthday.

Children aged 7–17 will pay just SEK 20 on the day. Free entry for children aged 6 or under.

Discover Gripsholm Castle in full bloom!

The castle will be decorated to mark the occasion, with market stalls and games in the courtyards. Every century in the castle's history will be represented with historical figures: the 16th century in the courtyards and on the first floor, the 18th century and the glorious time of King Gustav III on the second floor, and the 19th century on the third floor.

Gripsholm Castle will be open for self-guided tours. There will also be image hunts for children to carry out. Use the Royal Walks app to go on the Vasa Walk in the castle grounds.

Avoid the hassle of parking! Travel on the heritage Östra Sörmland Railway to the castle from Läggesta station – your journey through history starts here! There will be a special timetable for the day.

Set time schedule for the trains on 10 AugustPdf, 164.2 kB. External link.

Train tickets 10 Augusti: Läggesta/Mariefred; adult 90 kr, child 45 kr.