Norrlanda fornstuga
Local heritage museum with twelve relocated and reconstructed buildings from 18th-century Gotland farm life, including a bulhus from the 17th century.
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About the museum
Norrlanda fornstuga is a local heritage museum created by the Gotland poet Gustaf Larsson, his brother John Larsson and their father Johan Larsson. The first building, Linastugan, was moved here as early as 1926. Over time more buildings have been moved here, and some have been reconstructed on site.
The site has twelve buildings, including timber houses in skiftesverk (a timber-frame construction) with implements and tools from an 18th-century Gotland farm. The barn from the 17th century is one of the island’s oldest preserved bulhus. There are also culturally historical stones here, including sword-sharpening stones, and a well from the Middle Ages. The fornstuga is described as an everyday museum that shows what daily life could look like on a Gotland farm.
Since 1956 the fornstuga has been run by a non-profit foundation. It also includes a water mill at Djupå, a beach shed and a boat shed at Hammars fishing village, and a windmill at Mangsarve.
Highlights
- Barn from the 17th century, one of Gotland’s oldest bulhus
- Twelve buildings with furnishings from an 18th-century farm
- Sword-sharpening stones and other culturally historical stones
- Well from the Middle Ages
- Founded
- 1926
- Operated by
- Ideell stiftelse (Norrlanda fornstuga)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 40 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for children under 18. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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The site is beautifully situated and suitable for bringing a picnic basket.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | For guided tours or larger groups, contact the chairman of the fornstuga. |
