Sights

Wik Castle

Wik’s castle was built in the 15th century and is located 20 km southwest of Uppsala. Wik’s castle was originally a fortress which during the Middle Ages was one of the strongest fortresses in the Mälardalen valley and is today Central Sweden’s best preserved late medieval castle.

Wik Castle is located in a scenic area close to Lårstavikens strand. In the Wik Castle area you will find lovely walks, well-kept green areas, a beach for swimming, hotel buildings, as well as the beautiful mediaeval castle – perfect for a day trip and a cup of coffee in their café. Here you can book your banquets, conference meals and eat a delicious lunch in Sigrid’s dining room. Wik offers an atmosphere out of the ordinary and you can also book various experience packages.  At Wik the 1400s meet the present day in a unique combination that creates the very best conditions for an excursion, conference, hotel weekend or wedding reception.

Wik’s Café

Wik’s castle café is a KRAV-certified lunch restaurant and café.

Swimming Area

In summer, the castle’s bathing spot is a popular excursion destination. The bathing area is equipped with an accessible bathing ramp.

Hiking

Wikstigen (3.2 km) takes you through deciduous forests, pastures and past the apple grove. If you want to go shorter, choose Genvägen, a 1.2 km long circular trail in the middle of the park. Feel free to bring a snack with you from the café and enjoy during the walk, there are benches with a view of Lårstaviken

Playground

There is a trail for children and adults in the area, the whole trail is about 1.2 km. Wikparken invites you to play and build a hut, use your imagination and the material on the ground to build on the huts!

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