Halmstad Slott (Halmstad Castle)

In the early seventeenth century when Halmstad Castle was built, Halland still belonged to Denmark. King Christian, who ruled Denmark, had many towns, castles and fortresses built in his kingdom during his reign, and it was he who also ordered the building of Halmstad Castle.

In Danish architectural history, King Christian IV has lent his name to the style of architecture known as Christian IV Renaissance and Halmstad Castle is characteristic of this unique style of building, exemplified by the narrow high tower with its pinnacle.