Ellinge Castle: A 12th-century Scanian farm transformed into a castle with an

Ellinge Castle, situated in Eslöv Municipality, Scania, southern Sweden, was initially a farm built in the 12th century. The estate changed hands several times, with the Kvite family as the first owners, followed by the Erlandsen family in the 13th century. The castle, fortified with a square moat, features a four-winged house group in its courtyard, which housed various outbuildings such as a malting house, a blacksmith shop, and three houses for artisans.

An unexpected surprise on the estate is Damstorps, a mill built in the 17th century. Åholmen, an island used by the gentry at Ellinge in the latter half of the 18th century, adds another intriguing layer to the castle’s history. Ellinge underwent a three-part landscaping in 1768, and in the 19th century, Carl Fredrik Dücker III made improvements to the main building and made Ellinge a popular destination for young academics and writers. The castle today offers 12 overnight rooms for 24 guests.

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