Helliden Castle

Helliden Castle, on the western slope of Mount Helliden, with view over the town Tidaholm, was built by Hans Henrik von Essen in 1858 as a manor. It was later rebuilt by his son Alfred.

Helliden Castle

Helliden was a meeting place of many people and organisations. Oscar II, Gustav V and many other royalties visited the castle. Their signatures are engraved in the pillars outside the main entrance to the castle.[1]

Notes

  1. Ingesson, Dana. Hellidens Slott. Tidaholms Kommun. 2010. http://www.tidaholm.se/turism/helliden.html Archived 2010-08-20 at the Wayback Machine


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