Gränsö Slott

Gränsö Castle
Gränsö Slott
Västervik, Sweden
Gränsö Slott in June 2022
Coordinates57.7606° N 16.6830° E
TypeManor House
Site information
OwnerPer Johansson
Open to
the public		Yes
Site history
Built1807
Built byOlof Johan Risselskiöld

Gränsö Slott (English: Gränsö Castle /ˈɡrænsoʊ/) is a manor house located near Västervik in Kalmar County, Sweden. Today, Gränsö is operated as a resort.[1]

History

The original building consisted of a main hall made in wood, which was built in 1807 by Olof Johan Risselskiöld. The castle was extended many times during the 19th century.[2]

In 1992, the castle was subject to an extensive renovation. In 1993, when the renovation was nearly finished, a devastating fire destroyed the whole building. The castle was rebuilt again in 1994, in only four months.[2]

Today, the building is classified as a resort and is privately owned by Per Johansson. [3] Prior to Johansson, Robert Fleetwood was the last owner, within whose family Gränsö had been inherited since 1886.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Gränsö Slott". sverigeplats.se. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Gränsö slott utanför Västervik". digitaltmuseum.se. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  3. ^ Persdotter, Anna (2018-03-28). "Häng med in på slottets nya spa". www.corren.se. Retrieved 2020-03-17.

57°45′40″N 16°41′03″E / 57.76111°N 16.68417°E / 57.76111; 16.68417

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