By the shores of Lake Anten, the journey begins – where tales of knights and water spirits come to life. From here, you’re guided into the intrigues of Sweden’s Age of Greatness, with Gustav Vasa and the dramatic power struggles that shaped this place.

As the tour unfolds, strong figures step forward from history. Among them is Ebba Månsdotter Lilliehöök – the resolute countess who ruled Gräfsnäs with an iron hand. You’ll also hear of the dark curse said to have haunted the castle – a prophecy foretelling the three fires that would ultimately bring it to ruin.

But the stories go beyond nobility and tragedy. They lead you to the humble soldier’s cottage, the glowing forge, the relocated barn, and the romantic Sofieholme. Here, the toil and dreams of everyday life intertwine with the castle’s grand history.

The tour concludes in our own time – in a park kept alive by passionate hands, where the museum railway’s steam engine still chugs in and fills the air with life. It’s an experience that lingers long after you’ve left the ruins behind.