Skogaholm Manor, Jane Nearing Skogaholm Manor is a large mansion built in the Caroline style in 1680, located at Skansen in Stockholm. Skogaholm Manor, forms part of the open air museum at Skansen where it stands as an example of an 18th century Swedish manor house. The manor’s main building was donated in 1929 to the […]
Carl Gustaf Tessin In the region of Bettna there are Manor houses abound, the most famous being Åkerö, beautifully positioned on the shores of lake Yngaren. The old mother tree to the famous Åkerö apple still stands in the gardens. The castle has its own apple variety. The parent tree was planted in 1759 and still […]
The Swedish Wooden House by Lars Sjoberg and Ingalill Snitt shows magnificent castles, impressive mansions and simple farmhouses. The beauty and decay in all these houses are an important part of our heritage. The Swedish Wooden House journeys through Swedish architectural history and a rich source of inspiration for all who appreciate the beauty of the ancient […]