Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Unmissable Swedish Summer Experiences
Be the king of the castle this summer Looking to add a magical touch to your holiday this year? Interested in history and culture? Look no further, as there is a perfect place for you. Plonked in the middle of the countryside, not far from Gothenburg, you will find a fairy tale castle like no other. By Pia Petersson | Photos: Will Rose
Inspired by the British arts and crafts moveTjolöholm benefits from magnificent surment, Tjolöholm Castle was built at the turn roundings, and the opportunity to visit the of the last century by a wealthy merchant beach and go swimming in the sea should family from Gothenburg. In line with the not be missed. This summer, the youngarts and crafts movement’s ideas about est visitors can look forward to a numhigh standards of workmanship and design, ber of children’s theatre shows as well every single feature of this stunning castle as an interactive exhibition about Astrid has been carefully thought out. The result Lindgren’s mischievous character Emil. is an architectural triumph, open to visitors “We want to give visitors a holistic experiall year round. “There are unexpected and ence of Tjolöholm Castle. It’s our ambition imaginative details everywhere – I discovthat the environment, food, accommodaer something new every day,” says Karin tion, hospitality and service should all be Kvicklund, Tjolöholm’s culture manager. interconnected,” Kvicklund explains. Tjolöholm constitutes the perfect desThis summer will offer something quite tination for the whole family. Apart from special for fans of a certain British costume experiencing the castle and its beautidrama. An exhibition of original costumes ful garden, visitors can also enjoy dinfrom the TV series Downton Abbey opened earlier this year, Page and the ner at restaurant Storstugan. In addition, 2_1_Canodal_Advert_May_2014.qxp:Layout 6 29/4/15 12:25 1 gorgeous outfits
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will be available for admiration until the end of the year. “For those looking for wonderful cultural and nature experiences and curious about the history of the turn of the last century, Tjolöholm Castle is a must-visit this summer,” Kvicklund concludes.
For more information, please visit: www.tjoloholm.se