Öster Malma slott - jakt, buffé och vilda djur

Writer: Helena Bergström

Öster Malma Castle is a beautiful little white estate in Nyköping municipality. Here there is a lot about hunting and wild animals, whether you want to hunt yourself, learn more about the animals in nature or perhaps enjoy game meat at one of Öster Malma's buffets.

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Öster Malma Castle

Öster Malma Castle as an estate dates back to the 16th century, and the baroque castle you can see today was built in the 17th century.

You can come here for food, conferences or parties, but a lot is also about animals, nature and wildlife conservation. The first thing we saw when we arrived was a "hotel for beetles".

Öster Malma Castle is located about 20 miles north of Nyköping and belongs to Nyköping municipality. The castle is about 9 kilometres southwest of Stockholm.

Baroque castle with a focus on hunting and game management

The main building at Öster Malma was built in the 16th century and today, 350 years later, the baroque castle is still a beautiful building.

In the 18th century, under the supervision of Ulrika Eleonora Ridderstolpe, the rounded wings were built. This period also saw the addition of parks and flowering terraces down to Lake Malma, as well as wallpaper with hunting motifs in the Great Hall.

Hunting has always been important at Öster Malma Castle and in the 1940s the Swedish Hunters' Association began leasing the estate for training in hunting and game management. In the 1990s they took over the estate, and the focus on hunting and game is now very clear.

Wildlife Park

At Öster Malma you will find the "Wildlife Park" which shows Swedish wild animals in a natural environment. Opening hours vary throughout the year and tickets are purchased in the farm shop. Just watch out for the aggressive wolf just outside ...!

Wildlife conservation trail at Öster Malma Castle

We took a walk along the small Viltvårdsstigen, which is just over a kilometre long. Along the path we found several signs telling us about moose, red foxes, badgers and various birds.

There were also several large enclosures where animals roam at certain times of the year, but on most of them we saw signs saying that the enclosures were currently empty.

Although we didn't see many animals, we were fascinated by all the huge old trees with imaginative shapes.

Restaurant and shop with game meat

When we visited Öster Malma Castle a few weeks ago, both the restaurant and the farm shop were open.

The restaurant served a buffet with game meat and a lot of other goodies. The price suited a festive occasion rather than a spontaneous lunch, but can certainly be very tasty and pleasant. We understood that they usually serve many different kinds of buffets here, such as summer buffet, student buffet, game Friday and so on.

Instead, we took the opportunity to browse in the cosy little farm shop. Here you could find all sorts of delicacies including (of course!) different kinds of game meat.

More to see and do in Nyköping

If you want to find more things to see and do in Nyköping how to find 9 good tips from us? In the centre of Nyköping you can see it interesting Nyköping houses and stroll through pleasant neighbourhoods. You can also visit Nynäs Castle that we have visited. and the amazingly beautiful Stendörren nature reserve where we have been very cosy.

Have you visited Öster Malma Castle?

Have you visited Öster Malma Castle? Have you visited the restaurant or the game park? Please tell us about your experience!

Facts about Öster Malma Castle

Landscape: Södermanland
Municipality: Nyköping municipality
Behaviour: 1668
Developer: Willhelm Böös Drakenhielm
Architect: Jean De la Vallée
Material: Stone
Read more: You can find more information at the castle's website.

Tours and activities

Wildlife Park: Swedish animals are shown in their natural environment.
Activities for groups: For groups, activities like castle tours and wine tasting can be booked.
Events: Under normal circumstances, a Christmas market is organised.

Services and practical information

Opening hours: See the castle's website for current opening hours.
Food service: Lunch, various buffets, Afternoon Tea and catering.
Shop: Farm shop with gifts and delicacies.
Accommodation: Hotels, hostels, weekend packages and more.
Conference and party: Conferences and kick-offs can be organised, as well as weddings and other celebrations.

Accessibility

Lagården: Parking is available near the entrance. Everything is on the ground floor. There is an accessible toilet in the cloakroom.
Red wing with hotel accommodation: Parking is available near the entrance. Four rooms are accessible.
The castle: Visiting the castle in a wheelchair requires assistance. To reach the entrance level, temporary ramps can be installed. The toilets are not accessible.
The castle wings with hostels: The wings are listed and therefore cannot be made accessible. Accommodation in hotel accommodation can be offered instead.
Wildlife park: There are no steps, but the surface is gravel.

History at Öster Malma Castle

16th century: The history of Öster Malma begins, and over time a manor is formed.
1668: The main building was built by Master General Willhelm Böös Drakenhielm. The architect was Jean De la Vallée.
17th century: The castle belonged to the Bååt, Silfverstierna and Drakenhielm families and then to the Stackelberg and Groen families.

18th to 19th century

18th century: The castle experienced a heyday under Ulrika Eleonora Ridderstolpe. Now the rounded stable wings were built and the great hall was wallpapered with hunting motifs.
1740: Hedvig Taube spent a summer and an autumn here when she was temporarily exiled from Stockholm because of her relationship with King Frederick I.
Early 19th century: The white plastered barn was built.

20th century to present

Early 20th century: The lodge was built.
1944: The last private owner, Gustav Melcher Borms, sold the estate to the state.
1946: The Hunters' Association started its activities in Öster Malma.
1996: The hunters' organisation bought the estate.
2003: After a major refurbishment, the head office and conference centre were opened in the former barn.

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BP says:

I have never heard of that castle. But the shop alone is worth a visit - just say the sale of game meat - MUMS!

01 May 2021 - 17:53

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  Helena says:
  
  Very cosy shop! We are also fond of game meat ðŸ™'
  
  01 May 2021 - 19:45
  
Johanna+i+Skåne says:

We were there on a unit meeting with the job some years ago. Above all, I remember that we got to try shooting clay pigeons (I had never done before, but followed the instructor's advice and shot down 4 of 5🙂). Another activity was pistol shooting, oh what a recoil it was! Those who did not want to try shooting had to go for a moose walk. The wallpapers inside the house were dark and there were many animals on them. Not very clear memories of the food unfortunately.

01 May 2021 - 18:40

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  Helena says:
  
  But how nice that you have been here! And what a clay pigeon shooter you seem to be! 🙂
  
  01 May 2021 - 19:46
  
Lena+i+Wales+och+Spanien says:

Very interesting
I knew the people who managed the property in the early 1900s and 2000s, so I've heard a lot about the property, but haven't visited it, so this was particularly interesting to me.
Take care!

02 May 2021 - 9:43

Öster Malma Castle - hunting, buffet and wild animals

Writer: Helena Bergström

Öster Malma Castle

Baroque castle with a focus on hunting and game management

Wildlife Park

Wildlife conservation trail at Öster Malma Castle

Restaurant and shop with game meat

More to see and do in Nyköping

Have you visited Öster Malma Castle?

Facts about Öster Malma Castle

Tours and activities

Services and practical information

Accessibility

History at Öster Malma Castle

18th to 19th century

20th century to present

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