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The Castle

Experience Nääs Castle

Guided Tour of the Castle

Welcome to a Castle Visit circa 1898

Join us on a tour through a home with 23 rooms and a kitchen – a journey straight into the 19th century. Here you will encounter a castle environment that has remained almost untouched since that May day in 1898 when Nääs’ last private owner, August Abrahamson, passed away.

Behind every door await stories about the people who lived here, about the ideas that made Nääs known far beyond Sweden’s borders, and about a cultural heritage that still feels alive. With original furnishings, personal belongings, and preserved environments, Nääs Castle is one of Sweden’s most fascinating historic homes.

When you visit the castle, you also contribute to something greater. The proceeds make it possible to preserve and develop Nääs and its unique cultural environment – so that the place can continue to be vibrant and accessible, both for today’s visitors and future generations.

Guided Tours & Experiences

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Please note that guided tours are conducted in Swedish. Written material is available in English.

If you would like to book a guided group tour in English (for up to 20 people), please contact us.

Interesting Facts About Nääs

  • Nääs is mentioned in the archives as early as the 16th century
  • The sculptor Carl Milles attended courses at Nääs
  • The castle houses nearly 300 works of art
  • The handicraft seminary was active for over 90 years
  • The author Selma Lagerlöf spent more than 20 summers at Nääs
  • The Midsummer celebration at Nääs has been an unbroken tradition since the late 19th century
  • Basketball was introduced to Sweden at Nääs
  • A chapter in the book "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" is about Nääs
  • The TV series "Vår tid är nu" was filmed here
  • The designer Carl Malmsten was a teacher at Nääs
  • The dance game "Små grodorna" originates from Nääs
  • King Oscar II was a guest at Nääs
  • One of August Abrahamson's brothers had a palace in Venice
  • A director of the East India Company owned the estate in the 18th century
  • At Nääs there are an unusually large number of old oak trees
  • Nääs handicraft seminary was world-renowned around the turn of the 20th century

A Completely Preserved Home

Where Time Has Stood Still

During our guided tours, knowledgeable guides take you through salons, kitchens, and chambers and tell you about life at Nääs during the late 19th century. Here you will encounter both family histories, everyday life, and the visions that made Nääs an internationally renowned place for education and handicraft.
Visiting Nääs Castle is like stepping straight into the late 19th century. Here awaits one of Scandinavia’s most well-preserved and complete late 19th-century environments, carefully preserved since August Abrahamson’s time. When August passed away in the spring of 1898, time almost stood still. The interiors, furniture, art, and many of the personal belongings are still here and create an unusually vivid experience of an era characterized by education, aesthetics, and faith in the future.

Group booking

Guided Tour for Groups

Would you like to experience Nääs Castle together as a group? Then you can book a private tour with one of our guides.

Here are options for companies, associations, travel groups, and private parties who wish to discover Nääs together. Choose between our classic castle tour or one of our themed tours to explore different aspects of Nääs’ history and cultural heritage in depth.

A group tour also provides the opportunity for a more personal experience and can be combined with, for example, refreshments, meals, accommodation, and other activities in the area.

Would you like to know more about booking group tours and other group activities at Nääs?

Nääs Castle probably has Scandinavia's most complete, untouched 19th-century interior.

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A historical experience

Today, Nääs is a national heritage site and a nature reserve, but also a large estate with a fascinating history. The castle stands as the crowning glory on its own headland, a landmark that towers over the area and tells the story of the site’s history.