Piksborg is a castle ruin from the latter part of the 13th century. Remains of poles can still be seen in the water. It is located on an island in the southern end of Lake Bolmen, west of Ljungby in the village of Annerstad.
The castle was built of wood with earthen walls, strategically located in the then border area with Denmark. It was used as a border fortress and as a center for the king’s guardians in Sunnerbo.
The name Piksborg comes from the Dutch knight Ebbe Pik. At the end of the 13th century, the castle was owned by Abraham Brodersson Bullhead. In 1434, the castle was reached by one of Engelbrecht’s rebel armies. Olof Ragnvaldsson, bailiff, negotiated with the rebel leader, Herman Berman. During the negotiations, the castle was set on fire. The castle was completely destroyed and abandoned.
In 1908, Piksborg was excavated under the direction and at the expense of civil engineer Algot Friberg and captain Bror Kugelberg.
Piksborg railway station along the Halmstad – Bolmen railway (1889–1966) was located just south of the old castle ruins. The railway bridge over Fettjesundet, the southern part of Lake Bolmen, is located in Piksborg.
