Museum
Nyköping Castle
21 locals recommend
Location
12 Vallgatan
Fågelbo-Väster-Öster, Södermanlands län
Tips from locals
The 13th Century Nyköpingshus castle is situated where the water runs into the harbour. The King’s Tower is the most visible portion of what was once the great showplace of Duke Karl (later Karl IX). With its white tower and black tower roof, it is a Nyköping landmark. Climb the King’s Tower – past the large rat that spread the bubonic plague – into the castle keep and up the stairs to see swords, daggers and other medieval weapons used by knights and warriors. Free entrance.
The 13th Century Nyköpingshus castle is situated where the water runs into the harbour. The King’s Tower is the most visible portion of what was once the great showplace of Duke Karl (later Karl IX). With its white tower and black tower roof, it is a Nyköping landmark. Climb the King’s Tower – past…
The old castle has a ritch history. If its a sunny day its perfect to have a picknick basket with you and in the winter you can go skating on the pond or go down the castle ramparts.
Nyköpingshus is the center of the city's history and was originally a medieval castle built in the innings. Today it is a ruined castle which is partially restored and is a popular spot for both tourists and Nyköping.