Tjolöholm Castle is a castle in Kungsbacka, Halland, Sweden, and a filming location for Melancholia (2011). It was designed by Lars Israel Wahlman (1870–1952).
Location: Kungsbacka, Halland, Sweden
Verified facts
- Located in Kungsbacka, Halland
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10902, SRC-10903, SRC-13715 - Appeared in Melancholia (movie, 2011)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10902, SRC-10903, SRC-11207, SRC-13431 - Designed by Lars Israel Wahlman (1870–1952)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10902, SRC-16507, SRC-17372 - Historic designation: Registered historic building (1991)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10902, SRC-16507, SRC-17372
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10902 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tjol%C3%B6holm_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10903 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melancholia_(2011_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11207 — European Film Academy — Tjolöholm Castle (Halland, Sweden) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13431 — Deep Focus Review (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13715 — Göteborg & Co — goteborg.com (official Gothenburg tourism site) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16507 — https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/halland/besoksmal/kulturmiljoer/tjoloholms-slott.html (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17372 — https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tjol%C3%B6holms_slott (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Melancholia filmed?
Tjolöholm Castle, in Kungsbacka, Halland, is a real-world filming location used for Melancholia.
Who designed Tjolöholm Castle?
Tjolöholm Castle was designed by Lars Israel Wahlman (1870–1952).
Where is Tjolöholm Castle located?
Tjolöholm Castle is located in Kungsbacka, Halland.