I Capture A Castle - The Friday Edition

Time again for a blend of Swedish castles, in the Stockholm vicinity as well as a bit further south by car. Some revisited, others brand *new*, I'm amazed at the grandeur of some of them, such fairytailish gems *hidden* where least expected in the Swedish landscape ~

Gripsholm, a royal castle that holds the Swedish State's collection of portraits, is situated in the idyllic smalltown Mariefred. Best enjoyed during the summer months.

Nynäs castle and orangery, a pretty manor estate with many picturesque walking paths and an interesting history situated in a large nature reserve area approx 90 km south of Stockholm.

Löfstad Palace, an impressive palace with a wonderful view and a rather cute castle shop, situated outside the city of Norrköping, a couple of hours drive southwest of Stockholm.

Ekenäs, one of the prettiest sights I've ever seen when I glimpsed its shingled renaissance towers through the lurid autumnal foliage. Situated about 200 km south-west of Stockholm outside the city of Linköping.

Rosersberg, a royal palace with a vast garden situated in suburb Upplands-Väsby, where one might encounter red planes in the sky and red minis on wheels.

Steninge, situated relatively close to above Rosersberg - not to mention red cows -, though in suburb Märsta. This is the place where one might spot non-grumpy old men at the Cultural Centre & Café. A place where you can find, amongst many crafts, astonishingly unappealing handblown glass.

Rosendal, a royal palace at Djurgården, situated just behind lovely oasis Rosendals gardens. In the castle gardens one finds the world's largest porphyric artifact, a huge vase manufactured in Älvdalen and then transported by primitive means to Stockholm in the 19th century.

So, which one is your favourite castle from the glimpse of it?