Gunnebo House and Gardens is beautifully located in a cultural landscape surrounded by a nature reserve and two lakes, just south of Gothenburg. The estate is open daily and all year around and is a popular destination for visitors.
Gunnebo offers a wide range of activities and events: join a guided tour of the 18th-century castle, visit the popular harvest and Christmas markets, celebrate Midsummer in the gardens, take a craft course, stroll through the carefully maintained surroundings, or visit the restaurant Gunnebo Kaffehus and Krog, where lunch and fika are served using organic produce from the nearby kitchen garden.
Experience 18th-century history
Gunnebo House was originally designed in the 1780s as a summer residence for the Hall family by Gothenburg’s city architect Carl Wilhelm Carlberg. Carlberg designed not only the main house but also the surrounding buildings, interiors and gardens – giving the entire estate a unified character.
More than 200 original drawings of the house still exist and have formed an important foundation for the restorations and reconstructions carried out since the 1950s, from colour schemes and carpentry to decorative details. Using these drawings, many original pieces of furniture have also been rediscovered and returned to their places in the house.
Today, the estate is one of the best-preserved 18th-century environments in Scandinavia and an important part of Sweden’s cultural heritage. Visitors are welcomed into an authentic setting where the history of the house can be experienced up close. For those who wish to learn more about the site and its conservation work, Gunnebo offers guided tours.
Enjoy great food at Gunnebo Kaffehus and Krog
The eco-certified kitchen garden is located directly next to the café and restaurant Gunnebo Kaffehus and Krog. Freshly harvested herbs and vegetables can go straight from the garden to the plate – it’s hard to get more locally grown than that. At the heart of the kitchen is the bakery, where everything is made using eco-certified flour milled from traditional heritage grains. Dining in this unique 18th-century setting is truly a feast for the senses.
Shop with local crafts
After exploring the house and gardens, stop by the castle’s shop. Here you’ll find high-quality local crafts, unique Gunnebo products, gardening tools and delicious treats from the bakery.
