Öster-Malma Castle
Baroque-style manor house in Södermanland, Sweden
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Öster-Malma Castle is a Baroque-style manor house at Nyköping Municipality in Södermanland, Sweden. It is situated on the shores of Lake Malmasjön.
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| Öster-Malma Castle | |
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| Nyköping Municipality, Sweden | |
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| Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 58°57′03″N 17°09′29″E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1668 |
History
Öster Malma was built in 1668 according to drawings by Jean De la Vallée (1624-1696) during the ownership of Wilhelm Böös Drakenhielm (1624-1676) and Anna Maria Silfverstierna (1643–1697).[1] Drakenhielm was a royal Chamberlain and Chief Customs Officer who also owned the estates Hanstavik and Stjärnholm in Södermanland. [2] Öster-Malma remained owned by members of the Drakenhielm family until 1738. From 1900, the main building was renovated. After major refurbishment, Öster Malma hotel, restaurant & conference was inaugurated in 2003. [3] The castle has a surrounding wildlife park, which is open every month of the year except for September and is used as a nature preserve as well as an educational park.[4] The castle is currently owned by Svenska Jägareförbundet,[5] known in English as the Swedish Hunters' Association (SHA). [6]
