Glimmingehus

Castle Hammenhög, Skane County, Sweden
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What to expect

Glimmingehus is a medieval era castle located in southern Sweden, specifically in Scania. It is the best preserved medieval stronghold in Scandinavia, featuring defensive arrangements such as parapets, false doors, and dead-end corridors. The castle was built between 1499 and 1506 by the Danish knight Jens Holgersen Ulfstand and contains many artifacts from the era, including Venetian glass and Spanish ceramics. Today, the castle is administered by the Swedish National Heritage Board and offers guided tours, a museum, medieval kitchen, shop, and restaurant. In the summer, the castle hosts events and storytelling sessions, making it a great place to visit with family and friends

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Skåne County, Sweden – June 2024

Skåne County, Sweden – June 2024
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Glimmingehus, a medieval castle. We had a free visit with booklets in English. "The children loved running from room to room, hiding in the recesses or scaring themselves in the underground kitchens."

Highlights: The children loved exploring the rooms, hiding and scaring themselves ✨