Tempelgården

About the museum

Tempelgården on northern Visingsö, about five kilometres from the harbour, was created by the Visingsö artist Olle Krantz (1906–1999) as an artists' farm open to everyone. He bought the land and moved several buildings here from different parts of the island.

The main building, the Temple (Templet), was built in 1913 for the Theosophists' world peace congress led by Katherine Tingley. It was built as an art hall and was originally a copy of the Parthenon, near the castle ruin. It was later moved to Stigby and used as a school, until Olle Krantz brought it to its present site.

Olle Krantz's art is shown in the Temple. Outside is a sculpture park with his sculptures among fruit trees and grassy areas. The site also has houses from five centuries, a summer café with ceramics and cabins to rent.

Highlights

• The Temple art hall from 1913 with works by Olle Krantz
• Sculpture park with Olle Krantz's white sculptures
• Houses from five centuries on the site
• Summer café and ceramics
• Cabins for overnight stays

Permanent exhibition

• Olle Krantz konst i Templet – Art exhibition with Olle Krantz's works in the Temple art hall.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Jönköping's tourism portal states that admission to Tempelgården is free.

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

Limited car access; parking is available outside the area, according to Jönköping's tourism portal.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Tempelgården is on northern Visingsö, about 5 km from the harbour. Ferry from Gränna to Visingsö (Visingsötrafiken). You can get here by car, bicycle, bus or remmalag.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Summer café in the Temple with light lunches, pastries, Grännaglass ice cream and ceramics made on site.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The farm offers event and conference facilities as well as cabins for rent.