Lacko Castle

Lacko Castle stands white and turreted on a headland reaching into Lake Vanern, the largest lake in the European Union, a baroque fantasy of towers built up by a 17th-century count. With its walled kitchen garden, ornate chapel and great hall, set against the wide inland sea, it is one of the most romantic castles in Sweden.

Highlights

• The white castle - the turreted baroque exterior on its lake headland.
• The great hall and chapel - the grand rooms and ornate castle chapel.
• The walled garden - the kitchen garden supplying the castle restaurant.
• Lake Vanern - the vast lake around the headland.

When to go

Summer, when the castle, garden and exhibitions are open and the lake is at its best; it is largely a warm-season attraction. A clear day suits the lakeside setting.

What to expect

It is a summer-season castle, so check opening outside the warm months. Interiors are restored and shown by tour or exhibition rather than lived-in. It is out on a lake headland, a drive from the main routes.

Nearby

Lidkoping and the Kinnekulle hill are close; the Gota Canal passes to the south.

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