Visingsborg Castle Ruin
Visingsborgs slottsruin
The ruins of a Brahe family castle beside the Visingsö ferry pier. In the 17th century it was one of Sweden’s most prestigious noble palaces.
Visingsborg was built by the Brahe family in the 16th and 17th centuries. Per Brahe expanded it into a magnificent palace and established a school and a printing press on the island. After a fire in 1718, the castle was abandoned. Today, its walls, tower foundations and grassy courtyards remain. Guided tours and medieval-themed events are held in summer. The castle is right beside the Visingsö ferry pier, about a 5-minute walk from where you disembark, and admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Brahe Church
- Kumlaby Church
- Visingsö
- Näs Castle Ruin
- Gränna
- Grenna Museum – Andrée Expedition Polar Center
- Brahehus
- Husqvarna Museum