Welcome to our wedding weekend!
The wedding takes place on Saturday, June 27. If you are travelling far, want to party for longer, or simply just want to hang out a bit more, you are welcome to arrive on Friday and/or stay until Sunday!
Below you'll find an overview for the weekend's program day by day.
There are also tips for additional activities at the bottom of the page.
Weekend programme
Friday 26/6 – Pre-party
16:00 – Arrival & check-in
You can check-in at the reception of the inn (Wärdshuset).
18:00 – Pre-dinner drinks
A short drink session at the inn, if you wish to join.
18:30 – Dinner
Buffet will be available at the inn at cost price. You can of course also make different dinner arrangements.
20:30 – Free evening
Free time to explore the area, visit the sauna, play games, etc. The bar in the inn will also be open.
23:00 – Quiet on the premises
A low noise level is requested so everyone can get a good night’s sleep.
Saturday 27/6 – Ceremony, Dinner, and Party
07:00 – Breakfast opens
A calm start to the day with breakfast at the inn.
09:00 – Breakfast closes
After breakfast there is time to get ready for the ceremony.
For guests arriving on Saturday and staying until Sunday. Check-in takes place at the inn (Wärdshuset) .
LunchLunch will be available for purchase at the café. You can of course also make different lunch arrangements.
13:00 – Check-in closes
15:00 – Gathering before the ceremony
Gathering outside the inn (Wärdshuset) for a joint walk to the ceremony area (outdoors).
16:00 – Congratulations & mingle
Mingle at the castle courtyard. We'll take group photos, have some sparkling drinks serve snacks.
18:00 – Gathering before dinner
Gathering in the castle courtyard before dinner at the castle, which will be followed by dancing, bar and music until late. A late-night snack will be served later in the evening.
02:00 – Dance floor closes
End of the party and good night.
Sunday 28/6 – Brunch & Farewell
08:00 – Breakfast opens
Breakfast at the inn.
10:30 – Breakfast closes
Packing and time to say goodbye.
11:00 – Check-out
11:00 – Thanks & Farewell
The newlyweds wave goodbye.
Additional activities
If you need ideas on what to do outside the scheduled program, here is a collection of tips for things to do in, and around, the castle. For more details, please speak to the staff at Ekolsund Castle.
Gym and Relax
A gym and relaxation area with sauna and spa bath is available in Canalladan. Speak with the staff for availability and booking.
Hiking around Hjälstaviken
Hjälstaviken is a nature reserve surrounding a shallow lake bordered by reeds and coastal meadows with grazing animals. There are also excellent opportunities for birdwatching, with lookout towers and hides. The full route around the lake is about 8 km, but for a slightly shorter walk, Stora Parnassen is located in the southern part of the nature reserve. A one‑kilometre trail leads through the area to a viewpoint and back. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the inn to Stora Parnassen.
Ekolsund Game Park
Ekolsund Game Park is part of the Hjälstaviken Nature Reserve. The entrance is located on the opposite side of the road from the inn. The land is grazed by fallow and red deer, which keep the landscape open.
Park and Arboretum
Ekolsund is currently Sweden’s largest private arboretum, with over 400 species of trees. Wander through the castle park and the surrounding forests and try to find them all. A map is available for purchase in the castle café for anyone who wants an overview.