Ulvåsa: Ajourney through time to Saint Bridget's medieval residence

Ulvåsa: Ajourney through time to Saint Bridget's medieval residence

Travel back to the 16th century and walk through the English park surrounding the private Ulvåsa mansion, where Saint Bridget of Sweden lived. Discover the mystery of the abandoned medieval residence.

Ulvåsa, or Ulfåsa, was built as a manor in the 16th century, making it a historical treasure. The mansion, located by Lake Boren, houses several intriguing stories, the most notable being the life of Saint Bridget of Sweden who resided here for much of her life. This story delves into Bridget's life and the enigma surrounding the abandonment of the medieval residence. Though the Ulvåsa mansion is not open to the public, a walking trail around the property offers a chance to walk through the English park that surrounds it, and to admire the mansion from a distance. The trail is free to use throughout the year.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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