Långelanda tingshus

About the museum

Sweden's oldest surviving courthouse is located in Långelanda. At a hundred court (häradsting) in January 1800 it was decided that a new courthouse should be built, and it was completed in 1802. It was used until 1936, when a more modern courthouse in Årjäng was brought into use.

In Långelanda there are three buildings, all protected as listed buildings: the courthouse, the lock-up (häktet) and an archive from the early 20th century. The lock-up is built from the old courthouse. The courthouse has a fine exterior, but the interior is especially interesting: the railing in the courtroom is shaped like a stone circle, and there is room for twelve lay judges (nämndemän) who sit facing the judge with their backs to the public.

The village is a row village (radby), where the houses lie along a long main street, and it is one of Värmland's best-preserved row villages. The courthouse is managed by Silbodals hembygdsförening (Silbodal local heritage association).

Highlights

• Sweden's oldest surviving courthouse, completed in 1802
• Courtroom with a railing shaped like a stone circle
• Three listed buildings: courthouse, lock-up and archive
• Well-preserved row village

Operated by

Silbodals hembygdsförening

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Getting there & parking

From Årjäng, drive road 172 towards Arvika for about 5 km; the courthouse is on the left-hand side.

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