Friluftsmuseet Hallandsgården
Open-air museum from 1925 on Galgberget in Halmstad, with relocated buildings from Halland, an archaeological park, a summer café and a playground.
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About the museum
The Hallandsgården open-air museum was founded in 1925 by Hallands Museiförening (Halland Museum Association) and is today managed by Hallands Konstmuseum (Halland Art Museum). The first building on the site was the skvaltkvarn (water mill) from Ebbared in Veinge parish, built in 1886 and bought in 1917. Hörsåsstugan and Krafsagården together formed the core when the open-air museum opened.
The buildings have been moved here from various parishes in Halland. Hörsåsstugan with a brew house (brygghus) from Getinge parish is the oldest and dates from the early 18th century. Among the other buildings are a Dutch windmill from before 1841, Eldsbergas skolhus (school house) from 1843, a backstuga (small cottage) from 1836, a water saw from 1840–1850 and a flax-processing house (linbasthus). Along the outer wall stands a collection of milestones, and an archaeological park shows rock carvings and cup marks.
There is also a summer café and a popular playground on the site. Every summer National Day and midsummer are celebrated here, and in August the music festival Galgbergsfestivalen is held.
Highlights
- Hörsåsstugan with a brew house from the early 18th century
- Dutch windmill from before 1841
- Eldsbergas skolhus from 1843
- Water saw and skvaltkvarn (water mill)
- Archaeological park with rock carvings and milestones
- Summer café and playground
Permanent exhibition
- Byggnaderna på Hallandsgården – Twelve numbered objects, including Hörsåsstugan with brew house, the windmill, Eldsbergas skolhus, Krafsagården, the water saw and the archaeological park.
- Founded
- 1925
- Operated by
- Hallands Konstmuseum (Stiftelsen Hallands länsmuseer)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Guided tour for groups: SEK 1,900 on weekdays 8:00–17:00 and SEK 2,500 in the evenings and at weekends, maximum 30 people. |
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| Guided tour for groups, weekdays 8:00–17:00 (about 1 hour, maximum 30 people) | SEK 1,900Price per group |
| Guided tour for groups, evenings and weekends | SEK 2,500Price per group |
| Extra hour of guided tour | SEK 800Price per group |
Free admission unless otherwise stated.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The site has slopes, and the buildings stand on grass areas, which can make the ground difficult without a companion. The door openings are not always wide enough for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The café's outdoor seating can be reached by wheelchair, and an accessible toilet is available on the site.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Stroller-friendly: not available
- Playground / play area
The site has a popular playground. The door openings in the buildings are not always wide enough for pushchairs.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Lasarettsvägen
Bus stop Lasarettsvägen.
The open-air museum is located on Galgberget in central Halmstad, right next to the hospital grounds, at the address Sofiavägen.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
Summer café run by Ekoteket, serving coffee and waffles, hearty waffles, simple lunches and ice cream; a few seats indoors in bad weather. Café telephone: +46 70 773 34 34.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours are offered from April to mid-October and are booked via bokning@hallandskonstmuseum.se or by telephone on +46 35 16 23 00. An audio guide makes it possible to visit the open-air museum on your own. |
