The castle that became a club house
In the Middle Ages Brogård, now Bro Hof Slott, was a royal farm (i.e. an estate owned by the king or the head of state) to which the peasantry had to contribute with labour and building and maintaining dwellings. The farm was later owned and run by families such as Rålamb (raised to the peerage by Gustav Vasa), Funck, Ribbing, Cederhielm, Sparre and Reuterskiöld.
Erik Josias Sparre took over the farm in the 
The castle was restored to its former 19th
century glory and opened as a club house
with a new terrace in August 2006. 19th century. He was involved in a variety of social issues and a member of the Riksdag (chamberlain) where he spoke for the agriculturalists and put a lot of effort into the development of the Swedish rail network. His many commitments meant that he was always busy and his properties, including the nearby Lejondal, soon fell into disrepair. When his son, Count Johan Sparre, inherited the estate he dealt with the decaying properties and decided to erect a new manor house, to replace the old and neglected timber building. That was demolished in the 1870s.
The castle was restored to its former 19th
century glory and opened as a club house
with a new terrace in August 2006. 19th century. He was involved in a variety of social issues and a member of the Riksdag (chamberlain) where he spoke for the agriculturalists and put a lot of effort into the development of the Swedish rail network. His many commitments meant that he was always busy and his properties, including the nearby Lejondal, soon fell into disrepair. When his son, Count Johan Sparre, inherited the estate he dealt with the decaying properties and decided to erect a new manor house, to replace the old and neglected timber building. That was demolished in the 1870s.
Johan Sparre built the present castle in 1888
The present castle was erected in1888 and was given an appearance that was typical of that era - Baroque with elements of Empire. The central section is crowned by a dome that is topped with a tall round lantern. The architect was Herman Holmgren, famous for his designs for the building at Uppsala University.
The dining hall that is open to membersThe two wings closest to the castle date back to the early 1700s; the other two are from the end of that century. Due to the fire risk, as a general rule there were no kitchens for food preparation in the old manor houses. The food was therefore brought in from the kitchen wing, which was the westernmost of the two oldest wings.
During the era of the active Johan Sparre, the farm flourished. As well as successful agriculture, he ran a brickworks and a dairy. He built a bakery that became famous for the delicious Bro loaf, and was on the board of the electrical distribution association.
Bought by KF in 1968 for industrial storage
Johan Sparre died childless. It was his sister’s granddaughter, Ebba Reuterskiöld, née von Rosen, who inherited Brogård in 1938. Ebba was married to Baron Carl Reuterskiöld.
A lot of effort has been put into stucco
work and decorative painting
In 1968 Ebba Reuterskiöld sold Brogård to Kooperativa förbundet, who then leased the property to the next generation of Reuterskiölds. The most recent tenants were Ebba Reuterskiöld’s son, Baron Carl Reuterskiöld (b.1939) and his now deceased wife, Birgitta. At that time, KF’s plans were to build central storage and found a variety of food industries. Only the central storage was built.
A lot of effort has been put into stucco
work and decorative painting
In 1968 Ebba Reuterskiöld sold Brogård to Kooperativa förbundet, who then leased the property to the next generation of Reuterskiölds. The most recent tenants were Ebba Reuterskiöld’s son, Baron Carl Reuterskiöld (b.1939) and his now deceased wife, Birgitta. At that time, KF’s plans were to build central storage and found a variety of food industries. Only the central storage was built.
New detailed development plan for a golf course
Thirty-five years of inadequate maintenance resulted in Brogård being in a decrepit condition in 2002, when it was sold to Björn Örås. In 2004 Upplands-Bro municipality accepted a new detailed development plan, which meant that new
The club room – members only! activities could begin. Bro Gård has had its name changed to Bro Hof Slott and will run a golf club as well as a hotel and conference facilities. The castle was restored to its former 19th century glory and opened as a club house with a new terrace in August 2006.
The club room – members only! activities could begin. Bro Gård has had its name changed to Bro Hof Slott and will run a golf club as well as a hotel and conference facilities. The castle was restored to its former 19th century glory and opened as a club house with a new terrace in August 2006.
Carefully restored
Renovations have been carried out with great care, in order to recreate
Renovations have been carried out with
great care, in order to recreate and
preserve the original appearance.and preserve the original appearance. A lot of effort has been put into stucco work and decorative painting. The present function room, which was previously undecorated, has been decorated and given new stucco work. The interior design has been adapted to its new function, and modern and antique meet in a harmonious blend. Club members have their own club room and there are several dining rooms, as well as a bar and the magnificent terrace.
Renovations have been carried out with
great care, in order to recreate and
preserve the original appearance.