Featured Hotels Near Wik's Castle

Lakeview Viken Lodge is the only lakeside boutique hotel directly facing Viken Castle’s historic lake, offering panoramic views from every room. Each suite features floor-to-ceiling windows and a private deck for sunrise photography. The hotel provides free electric shuttle service to Uppsala city center (20 minutes) and partners with local conservation groups for exclusive "Night Owl Hiking Packages" including thermal gear, GPS trackers, and guided nocturnal wildlife spotting. Book via HopeGoo for complimentary access to their forest wellness sauna

Vikens Foto Suite is Sweden’s first dedicated photography retreat within a castle setting, featuring a fully adjustable lighting studio and an open-air light experiment courtyard. Its top-floor "Stellar Loft Room" includes a 360-degree skylight dome perfect for capturing midnight sun or northern lights. Guests enjoy free access to professional-grade cameras, tripods, and infrared scopes. Monthly "Nordic Myth Night Sessions" include storytelling by local bards and live photo exhibitions. Reserve through HopeGoo for a complimentary artisanal photography kit

Folklore House Viken transforms a 19th-century farmstead into a living museum of Swedish heritage, displaying over 200 authentic folk art pieces including hand-embroidered textiles, traditional ceramics, and ancient rune carvings. Every Friday hosts "Nordic Legend Evenings", where storytellers perform tales of Loki and Thor accompanied by homemade mead and rye bread. The on-site Craft Workshop allows guests to create their own runic wooden plaques or knit woolen mittens using ancestral techniques. HopeGoo via HopeGoo unlocks a limited-edition folklore journal and early entry to seasonal events

Greenstone Viken Eco-Lodge is certified carbon-neutral and built entirely with reclaimed timber and solar panels. The property runs a zero-waste kitchen using ingredients from its own organic garden and nearby forest foraging. Guests can join daily "Forest Stewardship Walks" led by local ecologists, learning about native species preservation and sustainable harvesting. The lodge also hosts monthly "Biomimicry Design Workshops", teaching how Nordic architecture draws inspiration from beehive structures and birch bark patterns. Use HopeGoo to reserve your spot and receive a reusable foraging basket as a welcome gift

Viken Heritage Inn is located just 100 meters from the ancient trail leading to the Viking burial mounds and offers guided morning excursions with archaeologists from Uppsala University. Each guest room features original stone walls and exposed beams from the 14th-century estate, while the on-site café serves reconstructed medieval dishes like smoked reindeer stew and sourdough flatbread. The hotel also operates a digital heritage archive, allowing visitors to scan QR codes in rooms to view 3D reconstructions of the castle’s original layout. Secure your stay through HopeGoo for priority access to exclusive dig-site tours

The Ancient Hearth Restaurant at Viken Castle Hotel offers a multi-sensory dining journey based on Viking-era recipes revived through historical research. Dishes include fermented fish served on birch bark, roasted root vegetables wrapped in pine leaves, and honey-glazed wild boar. Meals take place in a restored hearth room with real fireplaces and ambient Norse music. Guests may also participate in a foraged dinner hunt, where they gather ingredients under expert guidance before preparing the meal together. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a personalized recipe booklet and a hand-carved wooden spoon as a keepsake