Torup Castle

Research on willingness to pay for access to the area indicated an annual average value of approximately kr 2,000 per visitor in 2014, emphasizing the importance of Torup as a cherished local resource.

After her son's death, Görvel Fadersdotter retained ownership of Torup Castle, even after the passing of her husband, Truid Gregersen Ulfstand.

Following her death in 1605, her extensive estates were left to the Danish crown, and were inherited by King Christian IV, despite competing claims from other families.

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Torup Castle had become a gathering place for Sweden’s cultural and scientific elite under the Coyet family’s ownership.

[2] In 1970, the estate was acquired by Malmö municipality, including the castle, surrounding buildings, parklands, beech forests, and farmland.

[3] The beech forest surrounding Torup Castle is notable for its ecological richness, particularly its ancient trees and abundant deadwood, which support a high biodiversity.

[2][4] The grounds around Torup Castle offer a variety of activities, including hiking, jogging, cycling, horseback riding, and barbecuing.

Facilities include a visitor center (Friluftsgården), which hosts a café, nature exhibitions, fitness amenities and two wind shelters for overnight stays, with designated areas for grilling.

Görvel Fadersdotter
Görvel Fadersdotter
A drawing of Torup Castle in 1680, after the dam's construction. It depicts the buildings we see today, but where there are now gardens, there was a large lake.
Torup Castle in 1680, after the dam's construction
Franz Schubert ’s friend Schober in front of the castle (his birthplace in 1796)
Torup Castle from northeast