Koversta gammelby
Well-preserved old village in Österfärnebo with six houses from the 17th and 18th centuries in their original places, wall paintings and a summer café.
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About the museum
Koversta gammelby (Koversta old village) lies in Österfärnebo along Tidernas väg (the Road of the Ages) and is counted among Sweden's best-preserved old villages. The village consists of farms from the 17th and 18th centuries that stand where they were built, among them Åker-Ollas, Norrgårn, Mellangårn, Sörgårn and Ollas på Åsen. Several outbuildings have been moved here from other villages in the parish, as the original ones had decayed. The farms have wall paintings by Hans Wikström.
The farms came under Gysinge bruk (Gysinge ironworks), which was given the right to collect tax from the villages in return for the works setting up dragoons and manufacturing rifles for the Crown. The farmers became tenants under the works and were later dismissed, and until the 1940s the farms were used as service dwellings for people working under Åsbergs gård.
The Föreningen för hembygdsvård i Österfärnebo (Österfärnebo Heritage Conservation Association) was formed in 1918 and today owns the village. In summer the cottages are open to visitors. In Mellangården, sandwiches, home-baked coffee bread, ice cream and drinks are served, and in a craft shop in Norrgården local handicrafts and food products are sold. For children there is a play cottage and a summer-pasture cowshed (fäbodladugård), and guided tours of the village can be booked in advance.
Highlights
- Old village with six houses from the 17th and 18th centuries on their original sites
- Wall paintings by Hans Wikström
- Summer refreshments in Mellangården with home-baked coffee bread
- Craft shop in Norrgården
- Play cottage and summer-pasture cowshed for children
- Operated by
- Föreningen för hembygdsvård i Österfärnebo
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
|---|---|
| Guided tour of the village (pre-booked) | SEK 20Price per person |
There is no charge to visit the village and the cottages; a guided tour costs SEK 20 per person and must be booked in advance.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Children can play in the play cottage and the summer-pasture cowshed, do woodwork and ride the wooden horse. There are activities for children during the summer.
Getting there & parking
Drive along Tidernas väg (County Road 272). Just east of Österfärnebo church, turn off southwards at the Koversta sign.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
The service in Mellangården and the craft shop in Norrgården are open during the summer period.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | The guided tour of the village is booked in advance (telephone +46 73 805 96 24). Those who only want to look in the cottages do not need to book. |
