Ängsö Castle

Västmanland · Sweden · Castle

On an island in Lake Mälaren, Karl XII's court jester is still said to walk — nearly 300 years after his death.

Ängsö Castle stands on an islet in Lake Mälaren and carries several ghost legends. The best known concerns Anders Luxemburg, the hunchbacked court jester of King Karl XII, said by tradition to still move through the halls long after his death. Reports of shadowy figures and unexplained sounds add to the mood of the old rooms. The castle is a listed monument, open to visitors in summer.

FAQ

Where is Ängsö Castle located?

Ängsö Castle is in Västmanland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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