Discover the King’s Tower at Nyköping Castle – a place filled with history, power plays, and dramatic destinies.
In the white tower, there are three exhibitions that take you through centuries of punishment and justice, festivity and plague, royal wedding and devastating fires.
- Prisoners and correctional inmates: Meet the prisoners and correctional inmates who were imprisoned at Nyköping Castle during the 1800s.
- Chess and power: Step into the 14th century world and learn about life, death, and intrigues at Nyköping’s banquet.
- The Prince: Follow Duke Karl and his era, when the castle was the center of power over 400 years ago.
Guided tours
Enhance your experience with a free guided tour! Places are limited – see the Sörmland Museum’s website for current times.
Rat hunt for the young ones
Rats and mice have escaped from the attic! Pick up a sheet at the reception, count how many you find, and submit your answer.
The museum shop in the King’s Tower
Here you will find, among other things, the unique Duke Karl glasses, postcards, and historical souvenirs.