Naturum Färnebofjärden
Visitor centre in an old stable building at Gysinge ironworks, with an exhibition on the national park's nature, a library, a film and free admission.
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About the museum
Naturum Färnebofjärden is at Gysinge bruk (Gysinge ironworks) on the shore of the Dalälven, next to Färnebofjärden National Park. The building is an old stable block from 1814 which today houses the national park's visitor centre. The national park lies by the Nedre Dalälven (Lower Dalälven River) and extends across four counties, and it is managed by the County Administrative Board of Gävleborg.
In the exhibition visitors learn about the park's plants, animals and habitats. You can listen to woodpeckers and visit Herr Bäver (Mr Beaver) in his hut. The building also has a library with books and newspapers, a film about the national park, and a view of the rapids. In the floor pool 14 small brown trout live, which are fed every day at 13:00 on days when naturum is open.
Naturum arranges activities throughout the year, such as owl evenings, bird-watching mornings, photography courses and school-holiday activities for both children and adults. Next to the building an accessible bridge leads out over the rapids, where visitors can stand in the middle of the roaring water. School classes can book a visit to naturum, and for older pupils tours in the national park are arranged when possible.
Highlights
- Exhibition on the plants, animals and habitats of Färnebofjärden
- Herr Bäver's hut and woodpecker sounds
- Brown trout in the floor pool, fed daily at 13:00
- Library and film about the national park
- Accessible bridge over the rapids next to naturum
Permanent exhibition
- Färnebofjärdens natur – Exhibition on the national park's plants, animals and habitats, with woodpecker sounds and Herr Bäver's hut.
- Operated by
- Länsstyrelsen Gävleborg
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
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Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
An accessible bridge at naturum leads out over the rapids. The park's entrances have hard-surfaced areas that work for wheelchairs, rollators and pushchairs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Activities for children and adults throughout the year, including school-holiday activities. Herr Bäver's hut and the feeding of the fish at 13:00 suit children.
Getting there & parking
Naturum is in Gysinge bruk. From road 56 it is signposted towards Gysinge bruk.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Library with books and newspapers, and a film about the national park.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | School classes can book a guided visit in naturum, which takes about 20–30 minutes; larger classes are divided into groups of 10–15 pupils. For upper secondary pupils and older, guided tours in the national park, lasting about one hour, are arranged when possible. |
