Hovdala is mentioned for the first time in 1130, but the presently visible castle complex began to be constructed during the early 16th century. The date 1511 can be read on one of the façades. In those days, Scania (Skåne) was a part of Denmark.
A renovation of the castle was initiated in 1993. In 2004, renovation project was awarded the Europa Nostra award for ”sensitive and intelligent restoration work.”
The castle was besieged twice by Swedish troops during the Kalmar War. But, Hovdala castle withstood both sieges.
Follow the road up in the forest behind the castle, and you will arrive at the Library Ruin – on which I have often posted. An unfinished octagon built by the owner of the castle – what a beautiful idea – to have a library in the forest! So, I will leave you there…for now.
Leya 
What a lovely post. And that library could get rather crowded – we all want to be there! What a shame it’s in ruins now.
Thank you, Margaret – no Covid library walk then…too many visitors! I really would have loved to meet Mr Ehrenborg who wanted to build it.
I’ll come with you if you fix up a meeting 🙂
I am rather good at some things…but hopeless with other things…I cannot manage this meeting as he has been dead for 100 years or something – but I would if I could!
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The autumn colours are so fine! 🙂 🙂
I’m worried for Viveka, Ann Christine. Can you check on her for me, please?
Thanks, Jop – and yes, she seems to feel better. I have asked her to call.
I saw on Facebook. Thanks darlin 🤗💕💕
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Your photos are exquisite A-C. What camera / lenses do you use?
I answered in your other comment! I appreciate your comment very much, Jude
You are very welcome 😁
Oh – on another post! Fujifilm XT 20, and I forgot about the lens – 18-55
Oh, what a marvellous image of the library, with autumn colours!
Thank you, Sue – always love it there. Thinking about how it would have been sitting there in a comfortable chair, surrounded by the forest. Reading.
And I would love to see that place in autumn…..
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One fine day….
Beautiful photos, AC! It looks so peaceful there.
Thank you, Amy – it is. Especially Autumn and Winter season.
Great pictures. Thank you for this post 👍🤗
Thank you for commenting.
What a beautiful place and so wonderfully photographed Ann Christine!
Thank you, Anne! Usually I visit during summer for the jousting games – but there was nothing of this 2020…
A library in a forest…a glorious idea!
Isn’t it!? ♥
A wonderful place 😀
I love it too, John. And no crowds.
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