Ängsö Castle

Västmanland · Sweden · Slott · Scare 4/5

On an island in Lake Mälaren, Karl XII's court jester is still said to walk — nearly 300 years after his death.

Ängsö Castle stands on an islet in Lake Mälaren and carries several ghost legends. The best known concerns Anders Luxemburg, the hunchbacked court jester of King Karl XII, said by tradition to still move through the halls long after his death. Reports of shadowy figures and unexplained sounds add to the mood of the old rooms. The castle is a listed monument, open to visitors in summer.

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How scary is Ängsö Castle?

Ängsö Castle has a scare factor of 4/5 according to Haunted Places’ verified ratings.

Where is Ängsö Castle located?

Ängsö Castle is in Västmanland, Sweden.