Läckö Castle

At that time it is believed to have consisted of only two or three simple buildings within an earthwork wall. At the end of the fifteenth century, the castle was expanded, and it is said that Gustav Vasa visited the castle on two occasions.

It was the general Jakob De la Gardie who showed pity on the dilapidated construction after it had been allotted to him as a fief. He undertook significant reconstructions and extensions, and when his son Magnus took over the countship in 1654, he continued this ambitious project at the castle. The castle we see today is largely Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie’s work, although we can still glimpse certain sections from the Middle Ages.

Having stood empty for 150 years, the castle is now experiencing a renaissance with a rich cultural life, and restoration work is in full swing to return the castle to its former glory. Today the castle is administrated by the National Swedish Property Board, and it is owned by the Swedish State.

The six-day cruises include a stop at the castle with a guided tour in Swedish, English and German by the castle’s well-informed guides.