Brahehus Castle Ruin

Historical landmark · Jonkoping

Brahehus Castle Ruin

Historical landmark · Jonkoping

Brahehus, 563 91 Gränna, Sweden

Highlights

Hilltop castle ruins with stunning lake views and history

Brahehus, 563 91 Gränna, Sweden Get directions

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@afar

"Brahehus Castle Pit Stop Spontaneous road trips have always been a favorite form of getaway, so when the opportunity arose in Sweden I jumped at the chance. With a local friend as our guide, we made pit stops that would rival most destinations back home. Stopping at the ruins of Brahehus castle transported us from the creaking van into 17th-century Sweden. Sit atop these archways and you’ll have a view unlike any other of the lakes Vättern and Visingsö below. We made the trip on a clear weekend in October, but if you're traveling in the fall be wary of sudden rainstorms. We found a car from Rent a Wreck (cars true to the name, http://www.rent-a-wreck.no/eng/?car-rental=uppsala)."

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dmm bandulahewa.

Google

We visited here as when we drive through the road and suddenly saw the castle from road. It was worth it to stop for a visit. The view with the sea and castle was amazing. There is no historical things to see inside of castle. It just the breathtaking view from all the Windows of castle as inside of it mostly broken But its really worth to see it specially in summer. I will recommend you this much more than Örebro castle.Check my photos and videos so you can take a idea.

Chander Verma

Google

A quick visit to see the castle ruins and a beautiful view of lake. It is accessible walk from opposite side of highway by a very short walk. No car access to ruins. Nice location for beautiful photo clicks.

stacy cashmore

Google

A beautiful ruin, with outstanding views. The services nearby seem to have everything you need, and there are a few fast chargers available.

Youssef Hassrouty

Google

One reason to visit is for the view you habe from the hill I also highly recommend driving in the area below the castle the scenery is juat amazing

destined Rony

Google

An eye catching view from the Brahehuset slott. A great place to rest between the inter region tour.

oguz uyar

Google

Just abandoned old walls not special place but view is amazing.lake,small farms...

Ghost

Google

I was told about this spot from a local Swedish worker. It is a small castle with an amazing overlook of the lake. The castle is run down but was built in the mid 17th century. The views are breath taking and definitely a can’t miss spot for a fifteen or twenty minute break. You will have to park at the rest stop across the highway from the castle, but there is a walking tunnel that is a short two minute walk and there is always plenty of parking. If you are headed this way don’t miss this great view from a 1000 foot cliff with a great feel of Swedish history!

Kshitij Kamath

Google

This has become a mandatory visit if you take the E4. A beautiful castle ruin with a backdrop of farm and the huge Vättern. Love the views, lot of photo opportunities. The rest stop has many amenities so worth stopping anyway. And it’s easily walkable from there.