Place to visit
Gävle Castle, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Gävle Castle is a château in Sweden (Gävle). Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to February and May to September. In June there are 18 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 19. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Château · History
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 122 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 60.6721, 17.14416
What it is and where
Gävle Castle is a château in Sweden (Gävle). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Gävle, where this site lists 44 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 60.6721, 17.14416; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 122 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gävle Castle is December to February and May to September.
- JanBest time6:09
- FebBest time8:41
- MarPossible11:20
- AprPossible14:17
- MayBest time16:58
- JunBest time18:40
- JulBest time17:56
- AugBest time15:27
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:40
- NovBetter not6:55
- DecBest time5:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 19. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Heliga Trefaldighets kyrkaChurch building in Gävle Municipality, Sweden337 m
- Gävle MosqueMosque in Gävle, Sweden546 m
- Fjärran HöjderbadetWith kids1.1 km
- Swedish Railway MuseumNational museum for Sweden's railway history1.9 km
- Mackmyra WhiskybyDistillery2.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: History
- Drottningholm Palace: royal palace in Ekerö Municipality, Sweden
- Birka: archaeological site on the island of Björkö in Sweden
- National Library of Sweden: Sweden's national library
- Stockholm Palace: official residence of the Swedish monarch
- Skogskyrkogården: cemetery in Stockholm, Sweden
- Engelsberg Ironworks
Every Sweden place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gävle Castle?
It is a château in Sweden. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Gävle Castle?
December to February and May to September. In June there are 18 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 19.
How do you get to Gävle Castle?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 122 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Heliga Trefaldighets kyrka, Gävle Mosque, Fjärran Höjderbadet. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
- Gävle44 places to see in and around Gävle, Sweden: Swedish Railway Museum, Gävle Castle, Gävle Mosque. Best time: December to February and May to September.
- History490 places for history in Sweden, from Drottningholm Palace to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February and May to September. Each with its own season
- SwedenBefore travelling to Sweden: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but cash barely exists: many shops,…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Gävle Castle on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.