Dackegrottan
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About
Here, according to legend, the wounded Nils Dacke lay hidden from the troops of King Gustav Vasa. Nils Dacke led the farmers from Småland during the uprising against the king. With his army of farmers he conquered the whole of Småland and could celebrate the Christmas of 1542 as master of the Kronoberg castle. At Stegeborg in Östergötland however his army was defeated by the King's German mercenaries.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes