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Örbyhus Castle (Swedish: Örbyhus slott) is a castle in Tierp Municipality, Sweden. It lies some 12 kilometres east of European route E4, approximately halfway between Uppsala and Gävle. Known since the 14th century, the estate was turned into a castle during the 15th century by Johan Kristensson Vasa, grandfather of Swedish king Gustav Vasa.
Örbyhus Castle is located in northern Uppland, 50 km north of Uppsala, in an area that has been the scene of Swedish history on several occasions. The castle was the focus of national history in 1577 when the deposed king Erik XIV, eldest son of Gustav Vasa, died here.
The most beautiful monument of Örbyhus Castle’s history is the tower, which dates back as far as the 1450’s. At this time Örbyhus was owned by Johan Kristersson Vase, grandfather of king Gustav Vasa. Johan Kristersson Vase had the tower built as a defence structure on the almost impassable marshland by lake Vendelsjön.
Details. Founded: ca. 1450. Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden. Historical period: Kalmar Union (Sweden) More Information. www.orbyhusslott.se. en.wikipedia.org. Rating. 4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews) Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings. Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders. Historical Gems of Costa Verde.
- Örbyhus Slott 112, Örbyhus, Sweden
Örbyhus Castle is beautifully located by Lake Vendelsjön in Norduppland, 50 km north of Uppsala, in an area which has been the scene of Swedish history on several occasions. The castle was the focus of national history in 1577 when the deposed king and Gustav Vasa’s eldest son, Erik XIV, consumed the fateful poisoned pea soup which led to ...
Örbyhus Castle (Swedish: Örbyhus slott) is a castle in Tierp Municipality, Sweden. It lies some 12 kilometres east of European route E4, approximately halfway between Uppsala and Gävle. Known since the 14th century, the estate was turned into a castle during the 15th century by Johan Kristensson Vasa, grandfather of Swedish king Gustav Vasa.
