5 haunted castles and manor houses in Sweden you can actually stay in

From north to south:

Borgvattnet Vicarage, Jämtland

The tiny village of Borgvattnet in Jämtland has only around 50 residents—but it is said to have the highest number of ghosts per capita in Sweden. Its vicarage, 'Borgvattnets Prästgård', dates from 1876 and is Sweden’s most haunted spot. During the 1940s the vicarage became well known for its ghosts, and there have been a significant number of reported sightings since. It now attracts visitors from all over the world, among others the team behind the American TV show "Ghost Hunters".

Krusenberg Manor, Uppland

Krusenberg Manor in Knivsta has a white lady who haunts the manor house. It is believed she is a friendly ghost who keeps an eye on everyone at the manor house so you should speak well of her during your stay. She even has her own table setting at one of the tables in the dining room. So far, she has only ever been seen by other women.

Noors Castle, Uppland

In 1898, well-known author Verner von Heidenstam visited Noors Castle in Knivsta while writing the final chapter of his book "Karolinerna". He claims he was visited by the ghost of King Karl XII.

"His face was white as plaster. The gloves were white. The ghost sat down in a chair with his sword across his lap”, writes von Heidenstam. While you might not be lucky enough to have a Swedish king haunting you during your stay you might see the balls on the billiard table roll on their own at night or hear doors open and close on their own.

Häringe Castle, Stockholm

Children crying in the night and a small child sneaking into your bed – sounds pretty scary, doesn’t it?  These are just a few things guests have reported at Häringe Castle. One of the previous owners, Count Gustav Horn lived here when his son Axel died only two years old, and it is said that he is the small child now haunting the castle’s guests. Today you can stay and take part in murder mystery weekends and paranormal weekends, as well as just stay for a nice relaxing weekend of course.

Bäckaskog Castle, Skåne

Have you ever seen a horse as a ghost? At Bäckaskog Castle in Kristianstad, the horse that belonged to King Karl XV is said to haunt guests in the park late at night. When the King died in 1872 tradition had it that his horse should be put down too. His horse Shejk was shot in the castle’s park and has haunted the park ever since. Legend says that if you see him don’t look him in the eye as something bad might then happen to you.