Forgotten History
Göksholm
Örebro Municipality, Sweden
Göksholm (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈjœ̌kshɔlm]) is a medieval Swedish castle located on the southern beach of lake Hjälmaren. It is the oldest privately owned building in Sweden that has been continuously inhabited. Göksholm's oldest parts can be dated to the 13th century. It is located in Stora Mellösa, Örebro Municipality. Historically it is famous for the popular uprising's leader Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson, the then leader of the government (rikshövitsman), having been murdered on its lands in 1436 by Måns Bengtsson, the son and heir of the then owner of the castle.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Örebro Municipality, Sweden
- Coordinates
- 59.26694, 15.55389
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q499427
What is Göksholm?
Göksholm is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Kvismaren, Halvardsborg, Svampen, Boglundsängen.
Where is Göksholm?
Göksholm is in Örebro Municipality, Sweden. Coordinates: 59.26694, 15.55389.
How do I get to Göksholm?
Göksholm is at Örebro Municipality, Sweden (59.26694, 15.55389). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.