Tollereds Öfvre Kraftstation

About the museum

Tollereds Öfvre Kraftstation is one of the country's oldest hydroelectric power stations. The building was erected in 1908, and water was released on 2 July 1909. The power station was built to electrify the spinning mill at Nääs Fabriker and remained in operation until 1981.

Öfvre and Nedre Kraftstation used the 66-metre drop between Torskabotten and Sävelången, with a maximum output of 1,550 kilowatts. Between 1909 and 1951 the factory and the industrial village were entirely dependent on the company's own power stations. For many years the operation was run by a single machinist, Hjalmar Olsson, and later the staff worked in two shifts. In 1976 the stations were sold to Viskans Kraft.

Today the power station is cared for by a non-profit museum association. The machines have been preserved so that the station looks as it did when the last machinist locked up and went home. The association also shows the old gasworks, Vigselverket, which can be rented for weddings, lectures and dinners.

Highlights

• One of the country's oldest hydroelectric power stations, in operation 1909–1981
• Machines preserved in original condition
• 66-metre drop and maximum output of 1,550 kilowatts
• Vigselverket, the old gasworks, available to rent as a venue
• Guided historical walks in the industrial village of Tollered

Permanent exhibition

• Kraftstationen – The power station with preserved machines in original condition from the period 1909–1981.

Operated by

Museiföreningen Tollereds Öfvre Kraftstation

Admission & discounts

Admission fee on general viewing days.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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

According to NAV, the museum is adapted for wheelchairs. There is a toilet next to the museum.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the industrial village of Tollered between Lerum and Alingsås. Turn left onto Volrath Bergs väg, between Pizzeria Tuppen and Handelsboden; the museum and parking areas are at the end of the road.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

Vigselverket, the old gasworks, can be rented for weddings, lectures or an intimate dinner, among other things.

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