Svenstorp Castle

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Svenstorp Castle is a castle in Lund Municipality, Scania, in southern Sweden. It was built in 1596 by Beate Huitfeldt, a powerful lady-in-waiting to the Danish King Christian IV. Her architect was Hans Steenwinkel. ()

Local name: Svenstorps slott Built: 1596 (428 years ago)Coordinates: 55°45'57"N, 13°15'20"E

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Svenstorp Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kulturen, Botaniska trädgården, All Saints Church, Sankt Hans backar.

4.8 miSW
Cultural center with gardens and exhibits
Kulturen, Lund
122 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the quaint university city of Lund, Sweden, lies Kulturen, an open-air museum that offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and historical lifestyle of the Swedes. Established in 1892, this museum is one of the oldest of its kind...
4.6 miSW
Historic, tranquil botanical garden
Botaniska trädgården, Lund
119 min walk • Nestled in the historical university city of Lund, Sweden, lies the enchanting Botaniska trädgården, or Botanical Garden, a verdant oasis that spans over eight hectares. Established in the early 19th century, this park has become an integral part of Lund's cultural...
4.6 miSW
Helgo Zettervall, Church, Sacred and religious sites
All Saints Church, Lund
116 min walk • Nestled within the historical heart of Lund, Sweden, All Saints Church, or Allhelgonakyrkan, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This sacred edifice, primarily constructed in the 12th century, is renowned for its striking Romanesque...
3.9 miSW
Park
Sankt Hans backar, Lund
100 min walk • Sankt Hans backar, often simply referred to as St. Hans, is a verdant oasis and a place of leisure in the historical city of Lund, Sweden. This sprawling park, known for its rolling hills and panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside, serves as a natural...
4.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Sketches for Public Art, Lund
117 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lund, Sweden, the Museum of Sketches for Public Art is a unique cultural institution dedicated to the art of sketching and the creative process behind public artworks. This specialized museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the preliminary...
3.4 miN
Forts and castles
Ellinge Castle
87 min walk • Ellinge Castle is a castle in Eslöv Municipality, Scania, southern Sweden. The castle dates from the 12th century. It has whitewashed walls with 12 overnight rooms and a capacity for 24 overnight guests. The castle is surrounded by a square moat.
4.8 miSW
Stela
Danish Runic Inscription 331, Lund
122 min walk • Danish Runic Inscription 331, commonly referred to as the Lund 1 Runestone, is a historical artifact from the Viking Age, situated in the city of Lund, Sweden. This ancient runestone, carved with runes - the alphabetic script used by various Germanic languages before...
1.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Viderup Castle
39 min walk • Viderup Castle is a manor house in Eslöv Municipality, Scania, Sweden. The main building has two floors together with two one-storey wings, surrounds a courtyard that is open to the north.
1.4 miN
Forts and castles
Örtofta Castle
35 min walk • Örtofta Castle is a castle in Eslöv Municipality in Scania, Sweden.
4.5 miSE
Church
Södra Sandby kyrka
115 min walk • Södra Sandby Church is a medieval Lutheran church in Södra Sandby in the province of Scania, Sweden. It belongs to the Diocese of Lund.
3.5 miS
Golf
Lunds Akademiska Golfklubb
89 min walk • Lund's Academic GK is a golf club in Lund municipality in Skåne.