Guide at Löfstad Castle – Östergötland Museum

STIFTELSEN ÖSTERGÖTLANDS MUSEUM

Östergötlands län, Norrköping

Previous experience is desired

~31 400 kr / per month ->
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Published 2026-07-02 Driving license is required

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Welcome to Östergötland Museum – a vibrant meeting place where we create knowledge experiences that surprise.

Löfstad Castle is part of Östergötland Museum and is a national and international visitor destination, located in the countryside outside Norrköping. The castle, dating back to the 17th century, is preserved intact as it was left by the last private owner, Miss Emilie Piper (1857–1926). The castle is open to visitors for most of the year. The property is owned by the House of Nobility, and the museum operations are run by Östergötland Museum. The grounds also include an inn and a commercial garden.

Our high season is summer, when we are open daily from mid-June to the end of August. During spring and autumn, the castle is open on weekends and public holidays. In addition to guided tours, a number of large and small program events are arranged throughout the year. Our Christmas market and Midsummer celebration are annual, highly appreciated events.

We are now looking for several guides to complement our team for the autumn!

Job Responsibilities
As a guide at Löfstad Castle, you are the face of our institution towards our visitors. Your primary task is to ensure our visitors enjoy their visit and want to return to us!

You will give historical tours of the castle on various themes, in both Swedish and English, for children and adults. During the summer, a dramatized tour is included in the daily program. Therefore, you need to be comfortable acting in a role.

In addition to the tour operations, you will staff our castle shop and assist with cleaning public areas. During the summer, you will also supervise young holiday workers from the Municipality of Norrköping.

Additional duties may include, but are not limited to:

Polishing display cases and preparing/cleaning summer exhibitions before opening.
Receiving visitors at larger events.
Supporting program activities and conferences.
Leading creative activities and programs for children in our atelier.

Qualifications

Cultural-historical competence with education in cultural-historical subjects at the university level or equivalent.
Be a good storyteller and enjoy speaking and acting in front of a group.
Good knowledge of Swedish and English. Knowledge of additional languages is meritorious.
High sense of responsibility, ability to work independently, good teamwork skills, and a good sense of order.
Good improvisation skills and interest in dramatization and bringing history to life.

Meritorious