The remains of the Castle can be visited
CastleNorrköping
Ringstaholm Castle (Ruin)
The Ringstaholm ruin, once a castle, is located in the Swedish province of Östergötland near Norrköping. Although only a few wall remnants remain today, it was once one of Sweden's most powerful strongholds.
History+
The first mention of Ringstaholm dates back to 1316. In 1377, it came into the possession of Bo Jonsson Grip through an exchange and served as an administrative seat for his bailiffs, who controlled the surrounding hundreds of Ringstholms län. The crown confiscated the castle in 1404. Later, in 1425, Eric of Pomerania appointed Henrik Styke as provincial administrator, who had to abandon the castle during the Engelbrekt Uprising. In early 1470, the then owner, Knight Trotte Karlsson, was expelled, and the complex was set on fire. Archaeological investigations have shown that parts of the castle hill were artificially raised. It is believed that King Charles VIII of Sweden was born here.
Location+
The Ringstaholm ruin is situated in Norrköping, in the district of Norrköping, in the region of Östergötland, Sweden, at an elevation of approximately 24 m above sea level.
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