Läckö Slott
July 20, 2005




We sepnt a sunny day driving to Läckö Slott (castle).
Here starting with a quick picnic outside the main wall.
Audrey, me, dad, Björn




It was originally built in the 1050's, and rebuilt several times since.

a windy day out, but also warm

'Three crowns' has been the symbol of Sweden since the 1600's




a peek inside the church room














the gate to the garden




an herbal garden worthy a king














violets are blue...




a wall for sunflower



















me, Audrey




Björn and dad looking down on us




I must admit that I am a bit fascinated by these old locks




looking down a water well shaft
They "drilled" by heating the rock with burning pig fat, then cracking it with cold water.




a tunnel leads from the well out to the sea, to escape intruders by boat




After several hours of guided tours inside the castle (sorry, no cameras allowed), we stop by nearby Stöten to buy some smoked fish for dinner.




a ferry is boarding for a trip across the lake




an old windmill along our way home