Näsby Slott, Jeanethe Andersén, Reception/Bokning,
nasbyslott@fazer.se
CH-408
Bilthoven, 26 december 2005
Dear Madam/Sir,
In 2004 I have paid a short visit to the Näsby Slott, together with a few friends from the Netherlands.
As you may know from the stone in the vestibule, there is one important other year in the history of Näsby Slott, and that is 1731, when count Johan August von Meijerfeldt enlarged the estate. His family weapon is also in the wall. This count is the great-grandfather of my great-grandfather. The slott was owned by the Meijerfeldt familiy between 1716 and 1817. One of your rooms is still called “Meijerfeltska rummet” and one of the streets of the village across the railway is called “Meijerfeldts väg”.
I would like to subscribe to your electronic newsletter (perhaps I might organise a meeting in your slott). If you have any further information about the history of the slott and its surroundings in the period 1716-1817 I would be most obliged.
Thank you in advance,
Hugo von Meijenfeldt.
Täby, 4 januari 2006
Dear Hugo,
I am sending You a short history of Näsby Slott. (See attached file: A short history of Näsby Slott (nya).doc). I am afraid this is all we can tell You. I wish I knew more…
If You should find out more, we are most greatful if You would like to inform us. I hope You one day find Your way back to our lovely castle.
Welcome!
Kind Regards,
Jeanethe Andersén
A short history of Näsby Slott
Näsby Slott was built in the year of 1665 according to the plans of the famous architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder. It was rebuilt and altered through the years for the various owners until it was totally destroyed by fire on midsummerday in 1897.
In 1902, Carl Robert and Dora Lamm purchased Näsby Slott and had it rebuilt according to the original plans, at the same time however, some additions and modernisaton’s were made.
In 1905, the Lamm family moved in. Between 1905-1908 the garden and the old fountains were reconstructed, the marble springs and the marble pots were shipped home from Italy.
In 1913, the picture gallery was built to store Carl Robert’s famous art collection, and the big portal was shipped from Bologna. A small part of the collecion is still left at Näsby Slott.
In 1920, the family became insolvent and were obliged to sell large portions of their art collection and parts of the estate. The art collection value in 1920 was estimated to 5 million Sek.
In 1941 Dora Lamm sold Näsby Slott to the Royal Naval Academy and they continued it’s operations in the area until 1987. During this period additions and renovations were made.
In 1989, The Swedish Armed Forces opened its own Conference Centre and Hotel at Näsby Slott. The castle, the old stable and the park is added to the list of cultural preserves in Sweden. In the autumn 1999, the drift was taken over by Fazer Amica, who offers conferences, weddings, galadinners and hotel.