Hembygdsgården i Askersund

About the museum

Askersunds hembygdsgård opened in 1933 and was built up by Norra Vätterns hembygdsförening (the local heritage society) with older buildings moved here from Askersund and the surrounding districts. Among the houses are Klockargården, the Soldatstugan from Rude, a toll house from the 1780s, Loftboden from Olshammar, the sheep house from Ängens gård, Önalogen from Öna, Snutastugan and Redskapsboden from Markebäck, and Bocksjöboden and the sauna from Tiveden. From the town come Lusthuset, Logen and Stadspumpen.

The hall, which is used as an exhibition space, is the homestead museum's own new building from 1993. The site lies next to the town with a view over Lake Alsen and borders the nature reserve Stadsparken.

In summer the cottages are open to visitors, and between the houses there is a mini zoo with sheep, goats, hens, ducks and rabbits, among other animals. Events are held throughout the year at the outdoor stages, including the Bertil Boo stage.

Highlights

• Houses moved here from Askersund, Tiveden and other districts
• The exhibition hall from 1993
• Mini zoo with sheep, goats, hens, ducks and rabbits in summer
• Outdoor stages with events, including the Bertil Boo stage
• Mini train from the harbour to the homestead museum in summer

Permanent exhibition

• Flyttade hus och utställningshall – Around twenty older buildings from Askersund and the surrounding districts show how people lived and worked; the hall from 1993 is used as an exhibition space.

Founded

1933

Operated by

Norra Vätterns hembygdsförening

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

Mini zoo with animals in summer and a mini train from the harbour. Nearby is Stadsparken with exercise trails and an accessible geocaching route for children.

Getting there & parking

The homestead museum is within walking distance of Askersund town centre, near Hagabadet. In summer the mini train runs from the harbour.

Amenities & dining

Packed lunches (matsäck) may be eaten under the stage roof; a fire pit and a toilet are available according to Naturkartan.

Events & venue rental

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