Läckö slott

About the museum

Läckö castle on the shore of Lake Vänern has medieval origins. In 1298 Bishop Brynolf Algotsson of Skara had a fortified stronghold founded on the site; it lay in the middle of the diocese at the time and also served as a resting place for pilgrims on their way to Nidaros (Trondheim). After a fire in the 1470s the stronghold was extended by Bishop Brynolf Gerlachsson. After the Reformation in 1527 it was no longer a bishop's castle, and the crown took over the castle.

During the 16th century Läckö was administered by various noblemen, and Hogenskild Bielke received the castle as a barony in 1571. The castle's greatest transformation took place in the 17th century, when Jacob De la Gardie and then his son Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie rebuilt and extended it. During Magnus Gabriel's time the bishop's castle became a Baroque palace with lavish halls, ceiling paintings, sculptures and a castle church.

Today Läckö slott is one of Sweden's best-preserved castle complexes. Most of the interior dates from the De la Gardie era, and the halls are furnished with objects from the state art collections managed by Nationalmuseum. In the Kungssalen (King's Hall) thirteen angels still hang from the ceiling. The castle is run by Stiftelsen Läckö Slott (the Läckö Castle Foundation), which also operates a naturum, an inn, a campsite and a guest harbour on the site, and arranges the summer exhibitions and opera performances.

Highlights

• The Kungssalen (King's Hall) with the thirteen ceiling angels
• Halls and canopy beds from the time of Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie
• The castle church
• Lilla slottsträdgården (the small castle garden)
• Naturum Vänerskärgården (Vänern Archipelago visitor centre) at the castle
• Summer opera in the Stora borggården (Great Inner Courtyard)

Permanent exhibition

• Slottets salar och slottskyrkan – Guided tour through the castle's salons from the De la Gardie era, with the Kungssalen, canopy beds, ceiling decoration and the castle church.

Operated by

Stiftelsen Läckö Slott

Admission & discounts

Guided tour 1 April–12 June and 14 September–22 November: adults SEK 120. The summer exhibitions, the castle church and the small castle garden are included in the summer admission price. Parking costs SEK 60 per day (card or EasyPark).

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The castle and garden have many stairs and no lift. With a wheelchair or rollator it is possible to get into the courtyards, but the castle is on a rise and the road there has some slope. In the castle garden there are handrails at the stairs and a ramp to the lower level. At events in the Stora borggården wheelchair places can be booked. The naturum and Läckö Wärdshus have accessible toilets. Dogs may not enter the castle, the naturum or the inn.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

During the summer Castle Adventures for children are offered, and during the autumn break activities for children are arranged at the castle and in the naturum.

Getting there & parking

The castle is on Kållandsö, about 25 km north of Lidköping, and is signposted from Lidköping.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

Restaurant in Läckö Wärdshus and Café Stallet (closed for the 2026 season). Castle shop. Free Wi-Fi in parts of the area: network LackoGuest, terms accepted on connection.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Conferences and meetings are offered at Läckö.

Plan your visit