Bäckaskog Castle

The Bäckaskog castle is located in the Swedish municipality of Kristianstad on a narrow strip of land between the lakes and Ivösjön Oppmannsjön. The grounds also include a chapel. Today, the building houses a hotel, a restaurant and conference facilities.

History

Bäckaskog built in the 13th century as a monastery, which was shut down in 1537 during the Reformation. In the following years the noble families Ulfstand, Brahe, Bille, Parsberg and Ramel were lords for Good Bäckaskog. In 1684 it was used by Charles XI. confiscated for the crown. After that it was a residence for the commander of the Scanian Cavalry Regiment, but it was often leased. Major improvements to the building and to the environment have been carried out for example by Field Marshal Johan Christopher Toll. Even Karl XV. , Who in 1853 took over the castle of his father, Oscar I left, change the lock. Beginning in 1885 belonged Bäckaskog Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark who later became Frederick VIII, who sold it in 1900 to Mr. Filip Stjernswärd chamber.

1956, the ownership of the building and the adjacent agricultural areas were separated. By the personal use of the tenant Gustaf Ferlenius Bäckaskog be developed to the popular tourist destination. 1996 bought the state land authority of the castle.