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Karsholm Castle
approx. 4 km
A castle on the western shore of Oppmannasjön, rebuilt in Dutch Neo-Renaissance style in 1862. It is a private estate, so it is best admired from outside.
Photo: Jorchr, CC BY-SA 3.0
Bäckaskog Slott: sleep in a castle hotel in Scania, Sweden
Bäckaskog Slott stands on a narrow strip of land between the lakes Ivösjön and Oppmannasjön in Scania, southern Sweden. Founded as a Premonstratensian monastery in the 13th century and given its present look by the Ramel family in the 16th and 17th centuries, it is today a castle hotel with a restaurant, a park and a lakeside setting. A buffet breakfast is included, and Kristianstad is a short drive away.
At a glance
- Location
- Near Fjälkinge in Kristianstad Municipality, Scania (Sweden), on the isthmus between Ivösjön and Oppmannasjön; about 15 km as the crow flies from Kristianstad
- Accommodation
- Castle hotel with 54 guest rooms, a restaurant, a bar/lounge and five meeting rooms
- Highlights
- Lakeside setting, park with herb garden, free bicycle hire, rowing and canoeing, terrace, garden, free Wi-Fi, breakfast buffet included
- Guest rating
- 9.4/10 from 200 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 3–11 pm (late check-in possible at certain times) · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- Pets allowed for a fee · free parking without service (limited spaces) · no lift · designated smoking areas
Sleeping at Bäckaskog Slott: a castle hotel between two lakes
Staying at Bäckaskog Slott means sleeping in a former monastery turned castle, with a lake on either side. Expedia lists 54 guest rooms, and the listing’s pictures show rooms with exposed wooden beams, chandeliers and traditional furniture, a reception hall with a statue and a bar with comfortable seating. Each room has its own bathroom with a shower, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a fan and blackout curtains, and free Wi-Fi covers all rooms.
A breakfast buffet is included and served daily from 7 am to 10 am. The castle has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, a billiard table and a banquet hall, plus five meeting rooms and a wedding service, which makes it a popular venue for celebrations and conferences.
Active guests can borrow bicycles free of charge, go rowing or canoeing on the lakes and follow walking and cycling paths. There are a garden and a terrace, and free cots are available. Staff can help with planning tours and buying tickets; there is no lift.
Photos of Bäckaskog Slott
The history of Bäckaskog Slott
- 13th century – Bäckaskog is founded as a Premonstratensian monastery.
- 1537 – The monastery is closed at the Reformation and taken over by the Danish crown, which later grants the estate as a fief to several noble families.
- 1584–1653 – The nobleman Henrik Ramel and his son of the same name give the castle its present appearance.
- 1684 – King Charles XI brings the estate under the Swedish crown; it becomes the residence of the colonel of the Southern Scanian Cavalry Regiment, though it is often leased out.
- 1845–1853 – Oscar I leases the estate and in 1853 passes the lease to Crown Prince Charles, later King Charles XV, who holds it until his death in 1872 and embellishes the castle and its surroundings.
- 1885 – Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark, later King Frederick VIII, takes over the estate.
- 1956 – The castle is separated from the farm and becomes a popular tourist destination, used for conferences and courses.
- 1996 – The Swedish National Property Board (Statens fastighetsverk) buys the castle.
A landscape park was laid out around the castle between 1820 and 1840. Its wilder part survives as the “wild park”, while an orangery and decorative buildings were pulled down in the early 1900s. Around 1950 and 1960 new areas were added to teach visitors about garden ideals and plant names, among them a herb garden with culinary and medicinal plants and a biblical garden. Thanks to its successful rose growing, Bäckaskog earned the nickname “the castle of roses”.
The castle chapel is part of the complex. The Swedish television programme Stjärnorna på slottet was recorded here in 2012–2013 and 2021–2025, and the children’s book Rymlingen (1996) is set at Bäckaskog in the 14th century.
Facilities and services at Bäckaskog Slott
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary from room to room.
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Private bathroom with shower
- Flat-screen TV
- Desk, fan and blackout curtains
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Iron and ironing board
- Central heating
- Free cots
Food & drink
- Breakfast buffet included, daily 7–10 am
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Terrace
Grounds & activities
- Lakeside setting
- Park and garden
- Free bicycle hire
- Rowing and canoeing
- Walking and cycling paths
- Billiard table
Services
- Five meeting rooms and a banquet hall
- Wedding service
- Luggage storage
- Reception staffed at set times
- Daily housekeeping
- Help with tours and tickets
- Free parking without service (limited spaces)
Where Bäckaskog Slott is: on the isthmus between Ivösjön and Oppmannasjön
Bäckaskog stands in Kiaby parish, Kristianstad Municipality, on the isthmus between Ivösjön, Scania’s largest lake, and Oppmannasjön, about 5 km north of Fjälkinge. Kristianstad is about 15 km away as the crow flies. Expedia gives 8 minutes by car to Fjälkinge station and 29 minutes to Kristianstad airport (KID).
The Ivösjön–Oppmannasjön area is a Natura 2000 site, and the Brinkahagen–Möllerödsnäs nature reserve lies close by. Oppmannasjön drains through a short canal across the isthmus into Ivösjön right at the castle. Restaurants are 10 to 14 minutes away by car, and Expedia also lists the Naturum Vattenriket visitor centre and golf courses among the area’s attractions.
Further afield lie Karsholm Castle on the far shore of Oppmannasjön, the town of Kristianstad, Sölvesborg in Blekinge and the castles of north-eastern Scania, including Hanaskog and Wanås with its sculpture park.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from Bäckaskog Slott)
| Kiaby (village) | approx. 2.5 km |
| Oppmannasjön (lake) | approx. 2.5 km |
| Karsholm Castle | approx. 4 km |
| Ivösjön (centre of the lake) | approx. 4 km |
| Ivö (island) | approx. 5 km |
| Råbelöv Castle | approx. 10 km |
| Sölvesborg | approx. 15 km |
| Kristianstad | approx. 16 km |
| Hanaskog Castle | approx. 16 km |
| Wanås Castle | approx. 22 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies; driving times to the station and airport come from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Bäckaskog Slott
Ivösjön
approx. 4 km
Scania’s largest and deepest lake, up to 50 m deep, in a Natura 2000 area and rich in fish species. The countryside around it is also known for its fossils.
Photo: Boatbuilder, CC BY-SA 3.0
Sölvesborg
approx. 15 km
A town in south-western Blekinge, close to the Scanian border, on the Sölvesborg peninsula. To the north rises Ryssberget, with one of Sweden’s largest surviving beech forests.
Photo: State22, CC BY-SA 3.0
Kristianstad
approx. 16 km
Scania’s fourth-largest urban area, a former garrison town that now focuses on nature and food. Parts lie below sea level, including Sweden’s lowest point, 2.41 m under.
Photo: Jenny Andersson / News Oresund, CC BY 2.0
Hanaskog Castle
approx. 16 km
A two-storey brick manor house built in 1852–54 to designs by Hans Jakob Strömberg beside the river Helge å. The estate is first mentioned in 1308.
Photo: Pieter Kuiper, CC0
Wanås Castle and sculpture park
approx. 22 km
A castle with parts dating from the 15th century, protected as a building of heritage value in 1980. Next to it lies the Wanås Konst sculpture park.
Photo: Jorchr, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Who is Bäckaskog Slott for?
Couples
A castle with a restaurant and a bar, a park with a herb garden and a lake on each side: a setting for a calm romantic break.
Active nature lovers
Free bicycles, rowing, canoeing and marked walking and cycling paths make the Ivösjön area easy to explore.
Celebrations and conferences
Five meeting rooms, a banquet hall and a wedding service are listed, so the castle suits weddings, parties and seminars.
History and garden fans
A medieval monastery turned castle, once leased by Swedish kings, with a landscape park and a famous rose and herb garden tradition.
Good to know before booking Bäckaskog Slott
- Check-in is possible from 3 pm to 11 pm, with later check-in available at certain times; check-out is at 11 am.
- A breakfast buffet is included and served daily from 7 am to 10 am.
- Pets are allowed for a fee per stay; assistance animals are exempt.
- Parking is free without service, and spaces are limited.
- There is no lift. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.
- The reception is staffed at certain times, so tell the property in advance if you arrive late.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Bäckaskog Slott?
Yes. Today the castle is a hotel with a restaurant and conference facilities, and Expedia lists 54 guest rooms.
Is breakfast included at Bäckaskog Slott?
Yes, according to Expedia a breakfast buffet is included and served daily from 7 am to 10 am.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed for a fee per accommodation and per stay. Assistance animals are exempt from the fee.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is possible from 3 pm to 11 pm, with later check-in available at certain times. Check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is free without service, with a limited number of spaces.
How far is Bäckaskog Slott from Kristianstad?
About 15 km as the crow flies. Expedia gives 8 minutes by car to Fjälkinge station and 29 minutes to Kristianstad airport.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Bäckaskog Slott listing on Expedia.
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