Welcome to Örbyhus Castle!
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. Was he poisoned?
Örbyhus Castle in the 19th Century
Erik XIV prison at Örbyhus
Visit Us
During the spring and summer season, we offer guided tours of King Erik XIV:s prison, the castle park and the carriage museum.
Summer concerts are held in the beautiful Orangery, located in the castle park.
You can also walk around the castle park and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and buildings. Here you can see, among other things, the magnificent oak that Gustav Vasa is said to have planted in the middle of the 16th century. Take the opportunity to eat a picnic on the lawns by Lake Vendelsjön.
The castle park is open all year round.
Guided Tours 2024
Easter: Good Friday and Easter Saturday 1pm
18/5 - 16/6, Saturday - Sunday 1pm
National Day: 1pm
25/6 - 11/8, Tuesday - Sunday 1pm and 3pm
17/8 - 25/8, Saturday - Sunday 1pm
Mondays closed, as well as the midsummer weekend.
Ticket price: Adults 120 SEK, children (12–16 years) 60 SEK.
Tickets are sold directly by the guide on site. Payment by cash or Swish.
Group Visits
Groups are welcome to book all year round.
Booking of less than 10 persons, contact Örbyhus guider.
Email: guider@orbyhusgods.se
Booking of 10 persons or more contact, Boka Uppland.
Email: info@bokauppland.com
Salsta, Örbyhus and Österbybruk are collectively known as the historical triangle.
Boka Uppland offers a travel package with a full-day trip to all three locations.
The Orangery
The Orangery was built in the 1820s, designed by architect C. C. Gjörwell. Plants that could not normally tolerate the Swedish winter climate were kept and cultivated in the Orangery. The Orangery also grew exotic fruits, including oranges, and it is for this reason that the building takes its name.
Today the building is used as a venue for summer concerts, events and exhibitions.
Örbyhus Castle Garden
Örbyhus Castle Garden -“Örbyhus slottsträdgård” - is the castle’s former kitchen garden and offers sales of beautiful flowers and decor.
Örbyhus Golf Club & Restaurant
An 18 - hole golf course with accomodation and restaurant. The golf's clubroom was formerly the castle's barn; built in 1876.
Summer Concerts
During the summer, concerts are held in the beautiful Orangery, located in the castle park.
Summer 2024 concert program & tickets, visit: kulturbiljetter.se
Bus transport round trip Uppsala-Örbyhus Castle is offered by Högbergs bus to all the concerts. For tickets, contact Högberg bus directly on tel: +46 (0)18 -10 25 00, https://www.hogbergsbuss.se/ .
For any questions, contact by email: orbyhusslottkultur@gmail.com
Contact Us
Group Visits
Groups of less than 10 persons
Email: guider@orbyhusgods.se
Groups of 10 persons or more
Email: info@bokauppland.com
Booking of the Orangery
Email: susanne.blomqvist12@gmail.com
Concerts
Email: orbyhusslottkultur@gmail.com
Tickets: kulturbiljetter.se
Bus ticket Uppsala-Örbyhus Castle: Tfn: 018 -10 25 00, https://www.hogbergsbuss.se/
The Castle Garden - Örbyhus Slotts Trädgård
Email: orbyhusslottstradgard@gmail.com
IG: @orbyhusslottstradgard
Management enquiries
Email: forvaltare@orbyhusgods.se
Directions to the castle
By car from Uppsala
E4 north, about 30 km. Follow the sign to Örbyhus, then continue for about 12 km until you see the sign for Örbyhus slott.
By car from Gävle
E4 south, just over 65 km. Follow the sign to Örbyhus, then continue for about 12 km until you see the sign for Örbyhus slott.
