Stenegård
Cultural-history farm in Järvsö with the Lill-Babs museum, a visitor centre for the Hälsingegårdar World Heritage site, gardens, crafts and guided tours.
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About the museum
Stenegård in Järvsö took shape from 1856, when the pharmacist Julius Brun bought two farms and began building a model farm with a pharmacy and a doctor's surgery. The building work went on for more than thirty years. The site also had a long history as a post-horse station and inn (gästgiveri) on the pilgrim route to Nidaros.
During the 20th century the farm changed owners several times. From 1935 to 1963 it was run as a hotel, and in 1969 Ljusdal municipality took it over. The farm was then developed into a craft centre. The herb garden and kitchen garden were laid out in 1990, and Hälsinglands Träteater opened in 1996.
Today the area is owned by Ljusdal municipality and run together with private and voluntary operators. Since 2013 one of the Hälsingland visitor centres for the Hälsingegårdar World Heritage site has been based here. Lill-Babs museum, which opened in 2019, moved to Kvarnen in July 2025 and shares premises with the visitor centre. The farm is a listed building (byggnadsminne) and comprises some fifteen preserved buildings.
Highlights
- Lill-Babs museum with objects from the artist's private life and career
- Visitor centre for the Hälsingegårdar World Heritage site
- Historical guided tours and garden tours of the kitchen garden and herb garden, with around 180 medicinal plants
- Hälsinglands Träteater, craft shops and a farm restaurant
- Barnens Stenegård, a free play and activity area
Permanent exhibition
- Lill-Babs museum – Exhibition on the life and career of Barbro “Lill-Babs” Svensson, from her breakthrough in the 1950s to her last major roles. The objects belonged to the artist and were lent out by her daughters.
- Operated by
- Ljusdals kommun
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups (10+ people) | SEK 100 per personPrivate guided tours for groups all year round: at least 10 people or a minimum charge of SEK 1,000, SEK 100 per person. The driver and tour leader accompany the group free of charge. |
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| Guided tour (historical or garden tour) | SEK 120About one hour, maximum 25 people, held outdoors. Book via the events calendar or the visitor centre. |
| Introductory tour for coach groups | SEK 750About 15 minutes. |
Free admission to the area and to Lill-Babs museum at the times when the visitor centre is staffed. Some events, courses and exhibitions may charge an entrance fee.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- 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 premises of Lill-Babs museum and the visitor centre are adapted for accessibility. The ground in the farm's outdoor areas is grass and may be uneven. Companions enter free at events with a valid companion card. There are three accessible parking spaces on the lower courtyard and two by the greenhouse.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
Barnens Stenegård is a free, car-free play and activity area where children can play, make things and explore.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Järvsö railway station is a little over one kilometre from the farm; the route can be walked or cycled.
By car
Parking available
Large gravel car park at the main entrance (access from Norvägen) and summer parking on the eastern slope. Motorhomes and caravans park by Barnens Stenegård, where 1–2 nights are allowed without electricity or waste emptying.
- Accessible parking
The farm is in Järvsö in Hälsingland. The World Heritage farm Kristofers is only a stone's throw away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Café Växthuset, the farm restaurant, Stenegårds Bagarstuga and several shops selling local crafts, design and building conservation products. Visitor toilets are at the main entrance.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Premises can be booked; see the website, page “Boka Stenegård”.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | Most visitors stay between one and three hours. Dogs are welcome outdoors on a lead, but not in most shops. |
