Place to visit
Krageholm Castle, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Krageholm Castle is a building in Ystad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden. Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to February and May to September. In June there are 17 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 49. It has articles in 6 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
- Building in Ystad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden · History
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- MMX Malmö, 25 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 55.49306, 13.76566
What it is and where
Krageholm Castle is a building in Ystad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ystad, where this site lists 23 more places to see, 5.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.49306, 13.76566; the nearest main airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, Malmö), 25 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 Krageholm Castle is December to February and May to September.
- JanBest time7:24
- FebBest time9:19
- MarPossible11:27
- AprPossible13:52
- MayBest time15:57
- JunBest time17:10
- JulBest time16:40
- AugBest time14:47
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:06
- NovBetter not7:57
- DecBest time6:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 49. 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
- Skåneleden 4, Etapp 12: Snogeholm – YstadHiking604 m
- Ystad DjurparkZoo in Sweden2.7 km
- Bjersjöholms ädellövskogNature reserve in Skåne, Sweden3.8 km
- SvartskylleNature reserve in Skåne, Sweden4.6 km
- Bjärsjöholm CastleBuilding in Ystad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden4.8 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 Krageholm Castle?
It is a building in Ystad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden. It has articles in 6 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 Krageholm Castle?
December to February and May to September. In June there are 17 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 49.
How do you get to Krageholm Castle?
The nearest main airport is Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX), 25 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 Skåneleden 4, Etapp 12: Snogeholm – Ystad, Ystad Djurpark, Bjersjöholms ädellövskog. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Krageholm Castle on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.