Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

We left the fairytale castle all covered in snow today, and drove north again. The snow had been coming down hard and led to white and slippery roads so we had to creep slowly forward. When we crossed the border, the next stop was legevakten, or the emergency room for...
New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve

A full program awaited us today. After a decadent breakfast buffet, all the guests gathered outside the castle for a walk through the ancient woods surrounding the estate. And as if by magic, it started snowing. We drank from St. Olav’s water source which was supposed...
Living the castle life in Sweden

Living the castle life in Sweden

We checked in to Thorskog slott outside Gothenburg. Absolutely gorgeous fairy tale place. We have two memorable nights to look forward to here. Shortly after checking in to our room, we were treated to a half bottle of champagne and chocolates on the door. But they...