Brahehus Castle Ruin — Attraction in Jönköpings kommun

One of the most amazing castle ruins that I've seen. The castle is next to the highway which makes it quite a popular place for those that are stopping for a short break, and if you're a history person, then you will definitely enjoy every single bit of this place. If you are staying in Gränna you can hike to this place. The hiking is through a hiking trail which at one point is closed with a gate, however, you don't need to ask for permission, as you can just go through and get to this place. This is called allemansrätt. On the way you will see Brahehus Wind Farm which is another extraordinary feature of the area. Once at the ruins, you can hike in the back and have an amazing overview of the lake with Visingsö Island in the background. The castle is not well protected with a fence where there is a high ground, so if you are coming with children, be extra careful. Overall, this is definitely one of the highlights...

I remember this place from my childhood. It was a must-stop on the way from Stockholm to Helsingborg and vice versa. The castle ruins haven’t changed much in 30 years. They still offer a truly beautiful vista over Lake Vättern. The kids loved the ruins too. Definitely a must-stop.

Some facts from the plaque. "Brahehus was built by the Lord High Chancellor, Per Brahe the Younger, in the mid-17th century. It was originally intended as a country retreat, but in 1645 there was a change of plan. Instead the castle was now to be a dower house for Per Brahe the Younger's wife, Kristina Katarina Stenbock. She died, however, a couple of years later, and the castle came to be used as guest accommodation instead. After being ravaged by a fire in 1708, it fell into decay. Some restoration work has been done during the...

WoW 😯 such a beautiful place, i was really surprised 😲 when i visited this place Brahehus not far from Gränna, and not far from Jönköping with a private car 🚘 The ruins of Brahehus Castle are located 3 km (2 mi) outside of Gränna in Jönköping County in the province of Småland, Sweden. The ruins sit 270 m (890 ft) above sea level and 180 m (590 ft) above the lake Vättern, providing a panoramic view of the lake and the island of Visingsö. Built for and named after Count Per Brahe the Younger in the 1640s, the castle was abandoned by the 1680s and suffered a fire in 1708. The castle is near the modern E4 highway and is a popular destination for recreation and tourism. Of course i will recommend this place to everyone who will visit Sweden 🇸🇪 and i will recommend to everyone who will visit...