In our continuation of haunted Sweden week today's journey takes us to Häringe Slott, just south of Stockholm.
Unexplained noises, chairs and tables moving, and arguing spirits fill the hallways and rooms of Häringe Slott. Both visitors and staff have experienced things they cannot explain.
The most famous of the Häringe Slott ghosts is Agneta Wrede (1674-1730). Agneta and her brother Axel had a very difficult childhood. Their mother died when she was only 22 years old. Left alone with their mean aunt Ebba Leujonhufvud while their father was off fighting a war. Agneta is seen walking the halls but in search of what ?
Another visitor from another world is an acquired one. In the oval gothic room a 400 year old monk sits on a chair in silent meditation. He is part of a residual haunting which was transferred with a piece of wooden panelling from a Scottish Cloister. When the wooden panel was transferred from Scotland to Sweden it came with a kind and harmless monk. He's happy unless you step on his toes.
Is it possible for an argument to occur even after death? In the Gyllene diningroom there used to be a lot of noise. Two ghosts would sit on the wooden chairs and benches and reak utter havoc by pushing and touching the guests. At their wits end, the castle contacted and took the advice of some local ghost hunters. It seems some re-decorating was in order. Now the hotel has placed a mirror opposite the window with an added touch of light red colored curtains and a crystal lamp. Since placing the new decor, no one has been bothered by the ghosts. Maybe a decorating dispute from beyond has been resolved in the present.
Marguerite Wenner-Gren is still taking care of her beloved Häringe slott. She continues to water the flowers, fix the place settings at the table and makes sure that everything remains nice and quiet for the guests at Häringe Slott. If guests are noisy, messy , or if there have been too many guests over a long period of time, she sweeps an ice cold breeze through the castle. When Marguerite is happy with how Häringe Slott is being run she shows herself in her most beautiful dress. A red velvet dressing gown with gold embroidered threads.
Please don't let the ghost keep you away from this beautiful castle. Häringe Slott is a beautiful excursion just outside of Stockholm. It is an exquisite hotel and dining experience which you cannot deprive yourself of. Please enjoy Per's photos of Häringe Slott. For the whole collection please go to our photo page on our website www.learnsweden.com
To learn more, please have a look at their website: www.haringeslott.se
To hear what happens during a night ghost hunting experience have a listen here:
http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/swedens-most-haunted-castle-hringe
