Härjedalens fjällmuseum

About the museum

Fjällmuseet in Funäsdalen has its roots in the local folk museum that the merchant Erik Fundin founded in 1894 and that is often described as Sweden’s first. Because the collecting began so early, the collections reflect life in Härjedalen from the 17th to the 19th century, and they are known for their age, breadth and high quality.

The museum is run by Härjedalens Fjällmuseum AB, which is owned by Stiftelsen Jamtli (the Jamtli Foundation), Härjedalen Municipality and Härjedalens Fornminnesförening (Härjedalen Antiquities Association). The company has use of both the collections and Fornminnesparken, but they are still owned by the Antiquities Association. The museum director is also the municipal antiquarian of Härjedalen Municipality.

In the permanent exhibitions visitors meet mountain farmers, Sámi and mill workers, with emphasis on the period 1750–1850, the robust Härjedalen rococo and the Ljusnedals bruk (Ljusnedal ironworks) environment. Next to the museum lies Fornminnesparken, an open-air museum begun in 1894, with buildings from the 16th to the 19th century, including the Parstugan (double cottage), the Gamla museet (Old Museum) and a kåta (Sámi tent-hut). The museum also has a café and shows temporary exhibitions.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibitions on Härjedalen’s mountain farmers, Sámi and mill workers
• Härjedalen rococo and objects from the 17th to the 19th century
• Fornminnesparken, an open-air museum with buildings from the 16th to the 19th century
• The children’s Hemliga gången (secret passage) and a playhouse in a summer-pasture setting
• Café Gästis with smaller exhibitions at no extra charge

Permanent exhibitions

• Permanenta utställningar – The exhibitions begin with Erik Fundin, founder of one of Sweden’s first local folk museums, and show life and crafts among mountain farmers, Sámi and mill workers, with emphasis on 1750–1850.
• Fornminnesparken – Open-air museum with Härjedalen buildings from the 16th to the 19th century, including the Parstugan and the Gamla museet, and military bunkers from the wartime emergency years.

Founded

1894

Operated by

Härjedalens Fjällmuseum AB

Admission & discounts

Prices apply from 1 May 2026. When booking outside regular opening hours, an opening fee may apply.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Accessibility to the museum and exhibitions is described as good, with a lift to the upper floor and accessible toilets on both floors. The exhibition rooms have weak lighting, but the objects and display cases are better lit, and a torch can be borrowed. In the exhibition there are buttons to press and objects to touch. Fornminnesparken lies on a slope uphill from the museum, and in winter snow and ice can cause problems; the upper part is easier to reach from Erik Fundins väg. The Gamla museet in the park still has accessibility shortcomings.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

For children there is the Hemliga gången up to a säter cottage (säterstuga) and a playhouse in a summer-pasture setting with scaled-down copies of museum objects, where children can milk, make cheese and fish. In summer, exhibitions and activities for children and adults are arranged.

Getting there & parking

Fjällmuseet is at Rörosvägen 30 in Funäsdalen.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Café Gästis has an open fireplace and smaller exhibitions that can be seen at no extra charge. The Våffelstugan (waffle cottage) in Fornminnesparken is run by Härjedalens Fornminnesförening in summer. There is a museum shop.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 126 guests.

Näsvallssalen (126 people, with audio, lighting and video equipment and Wi-Fi), the Logen in Fornminnesparken, Café Gästis, the Parstugan for smaller weddings, and the Röda stugan for overnight stays.

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