On Google it stated Eketorp was temporarily closed but I drove to it anyway just to have a look. To my surprise the gate was open. A rather weird feeling entering a tourist attraction without staff or other guests. All on my own I explored and "conquered" this impressive fort. If the gate were supposed to be closed I apologies for my lack of restraint. In any way I thank you for an unique experience

Interesting fort representing an earlier age than many of the other castles and palaces we visited. Lots of interesting displays, kid activities, and re-enactors there to answer questions. It is a pretty simple fort in a rather remote and barren place, but the historical and intellectual value made it really worthwhile.

Wonderful job, this restoration. Where a dosin of actors in garments of medieval and some Roman soldiers which gave a nice demonstration. My Swedisch is terrible, luckily the speaker made a good story, which I partly understood and the rest I ( you) can imagination .....

A good visit in a typical reconstructed migration period castle, with reconstructed buildings from different eras, both migration period, late Iron Age and when it was used as a medieval fort. The kids especially loved the archery station. A smaller museum is erected in the center of the castle. Part of the ring wall is open, where the gate house stands. Staff are friendly and the entrance fee is cheap.

Awesome castle, very well reserved. Free entry, nice shop and clean bathrooms. Many activities and games for kids. We could hardly convince our kids to head home. Bow and arrow, dress as villagers, baking bread and much more.

The season has began, I was really lucky, because I could go in for free!! I am not sure what are actual prices, but since April this place is open again! There is a small caffe in the bulding next to the parking. From parking to this atractions is about 300/400 meters. It was really windy when I was here, take care about yourself!

Ah awesome restoration of an ancient site, but the extremely high-quality guided tours (available in Swedish, English, and with prior notice, Russian and Chinese) and many special events, lectures and workshops is what truly makes this place a must.

Very cool fort from ~1200 AD, though it was built on top of previous forts. Enthusiastic staff add some flavour. Nice museum within. There was a weird feminist art exhibit about not having babies or something that creeped me out but that was a “bonus” I guess (felt very out of place). Otherwise the normal exhibits are great!

Worth visit at Öland’s southern side, nice and conserved fort. It offers game for the kids and until 16h a food truck is open outside.

Not to be missed for lovers of ancient history. Seemingly an isolated spot in a barren landscape, but the young archaeologist who welcomed us to the site explained the history and reasoning so well, he made it come alive. Walking on the fort wall was fun, trying the swords and peeping into the old homesteads where swallows nest now. Good gift shop with quality wares.