Skvaltkvarnen i Almesåsen
Built-up skvaltkvarn (water mill) after an original model at Almesåsen in Ryda, with a small pond, a rest area and information boards on how the mill was used.
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About the museum
At Almesåsen in Ryda, Ryda local heritage society has built a skvaltkvarn after an original pattern. As early as 1530, when the farm Almesåsen is first mentioned in writing, there were a couple of mills here, and stones from an old foundation and parts of millstones have been found on the site.
The word skvalt is connected with splashing water (skvätta vatten). A skvaltkvarn is driven by a small stream of water and was the farmer’s own mill. When such mills came, the bread culture changed, from constantly fresh bread to baking in bulk a couple of times a year. According to folk belief, the näcken (water spirit), kvarnrået (the mill spirit), tomtar and goenissar (house spirits) were at home by mills of this kind.
Today the site is a quiet rest area with a small pond and information about how the skvaltkvarn was used. A K-marked trail (K-märkt stig) runs from Ryda community hall to the mill, about 2 km, and from the mill a hiking trail continues through the forest to Klevaberget, a further 700 m.
Highlights
- Built-up skvaltkvarn after an original model
- Mill site already mentioned in 1530
- Small pond with a rest area
- K-marked trail from Ryda community hall, about 2 km
- Hiking trail on to Klevaberget
- Operated by
- Ryda hembygdsförening
Admission & discounts
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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
The mill is reached by a forest path, about 2 km from Ryda community hall.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
A K-marked trail leads from Ryda community hall to the mill, about 2 km. Beyond the mill a hiking trail continues through the forest to Klevaberget, a further 700 m; follow the posts with yellow markings.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The site has a rest area by a small pond where it is fine to have fika.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | More information is provided by Ryda local heritage society via hembygd.se. |
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