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Ruin · Gränna, Jönköping
Brahehus ruins
Ruins of a 17th-century castle of the Brahe family, on the top of the slope north of Gränna, beside the E4. From the site you can see Lake Vättern, the island of Visingsö and the opposite shore.
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About Brahehus ruins
Brahehus was built in the 17th century by Per Brahe the Younger, one of the most powerful men in Sweden at the time, who received Visingsö and the surrounding lands as a county. He founded Gränna and ordered residences to be erected on the island and on the slope above the lake.
The hillside castle was used for receptions, never truly inhabited, and was destroyed by a fire in the 18th century. Stone walls remain, standing out on the cliff top and visible from afar to those passing on the E4.
The main attraction is the view: from the top you can see Vättern across its full width, the island of Visingsö and, on clear days, the lake’s western shore. The site has a picnic area and is a common stop for travellers on the motorway.
For those based in Gränna, Brahehus lies a few kilometres to the north and complements a visit to the town founded by the same family.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
On clear days, especially late in the afternoon when the sun sets over the lake.
How to get there
About 5 km north of Gränna center, with access from the E4; the picnic area is next to the ruins.
Tip
Combine the stop with a descent into Gränna: from the ruins you can see the town, the port and the ferry crossing to Visingsö.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Brahehus ruins
Who built Brahehus?
Per Brahe the Younger, in the 17th century. He also founded the town of Gränna.
How do you get to the Brahehus ruins?
Via the E4, about 5 km north of Gränna, with a picnic area beside the ruins.
What can you see from Brahehus?
Lake Vättern, the island of Visingsö and, on clear days, the lake’s western shore.