The area surrounding Wik Castle features a beautiful natural landscape with a beach, an apple orchard, and hiking trails. For over 800 years, Wik has been a popular destination, offering plenty of exciting history to explore. The castle has been under siege by Gustav Vasa, who even declared war on England from here. Some also claim that visitors—depending on their luck—might encounter one of the lingering castle ghosts.
In 1923, Uppsala County Council (now Region Uppsala) acquired the castle. Today, it operates as a hotel and conference center, complete with a restaurant and café. A folk high school is also located within the castle grounds.
Castle Café & Restaurant
Wik Castle is home to an organic-certified restaurant, where vegetables, honey, and apple cider are sourced directly from the estate. Be sure to book a table before your visit! During summer, a garden bar opens in the park between the castle and the beach. Visitors can also get ice cream, drinks, and snacks from a small summer café near the swimming area.
Always check Wik Castle’s website for current restaurant and café opening hours.
Swimming Area
During summer, Wik’s beach is a popular spot for locals and tourists like. The area offers piers, a diving tower, and an accessible bathing ramp. You can relax on the sandy beach or stretch out on the large grassy area nearby.
Explore Wik Park
Wik Park is a nature park open year-round. Enjoy a walk through scenic landscapes with deciduous forests, grazing pastures, and apple orchards. If you visit when the café is open, why not grab some snacks and find a bench with a beautiful view over Lårstaviken.
For younger visitors, the park features a creative hut-building area, where children can use natural materials to construct their own shelters. Along the trails, interactive challenges on signposts keep kids entertained as they explore the park.
Map & Contact
Address:
Viks mur 29
755 91 Uppsala
Phone: +46 18 611 66 60
E-mail: wiks.slott@regionuppsala.se
Web: www.wiksslott.se