Rosendal Castle: A 17th Century Moated Castle in Helsingborg, Sweden

Rosendal Castle: A 17th Century Moated Castle in Helsingborg, Sweden

Step back to the 17th century in Helsingborg, Sweden, with a visit to Rosendal Castle, a moated water castle. Discover the history and charm of this iconic Swedish estate.

Rosendal Castle, a 17th century water castle, is situated in Helsingborg, Sweden. Its history dates back to 1615, during the ownership of Anders Stensson Bille, a local lord, Riksråd, and sheriff of Helsingborg. The central estate area of Rosendal Castle is depicted moated in an engraving from the mid-18th century. Note that the castle is not shown as 'floating on water' in the engraving, but moated instead.

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Written by Nik Frost

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