There has been no performance here since the death of Gustavus III.
The immensely massive walls are a remarkable feature of this palace, and must measure about three yards in thickness in the lower stories.
The upper apartments are all large and high, and afford a splendid view of the lake from their windows.

But it is impossible to enjoy these beautiful scenes when one thinks of the sad events which have taken place here.
Two kings, John III.

and Eric XIV., the latter with four of his ministers, who were subsequently beheaded, were imprisoned here for many years.

The captivity of John III.

would not have been so bad, if captivity were not bad enough in itself.