Torsby fordonsmuseum

About the museum

Torsby fordonsmuseum (vehicle museum) is located in Herrgårdsparken in central Torsby and is housed in a converted cowshed (ladugård). The museum shows around 125 vehicles: cars, motorcycles, mopeds, engines and other veteran vehicles. There are also older radio sets, spark plugs, typewriters and other objects that tell of technology and everyday life in the past.

One of the best-known objects is the Frykenbilen, a lorry delivered to the Övre Fryksdal road district. It broke through the ice on Lake Fryken when the trotting track was being ploughed on 27 February 1936, and then lay at a depth of 67 metres for about 50 years, until Nordvärmlands Veterantekniker (Nordvärmland veteran technicians) salvaged and restored it. Chassis, engine and transmission were largely functional, while the cab and body panels have been replaced with older original parts.

The museum also shows what remains of the Lindströmsbilen, the LT car built at Torsby's own car factory. Veteran vehicle meetings are held in the park, and visitors can have a coffee in the museum's refreshment area. The museum is open during the summer.

Highlights

• Frykenbilen, the lorry salvaged after 50 years on the lake bed
• Remains of the Lindströmsbilen, built at Torsby's own car factory
• Around 125 cars, motorcycles and mopeds
• Motorcycle exhibition on the upper floor
• Collections of spark plugs and radio sets

Permanent exhibitions

• Bilar, motorcyklar och mopeder – Around 125 vehicles in the converted cowshed, with a motorcycle exhibition on the upper floor.
• Frykenbilen – The lorry that broke through the ice on Fryken in 1936 and was salvaged after 50 years at a depth of 67 metres.

Operated by

Torsby Fordonsmuseum

Admission & discounts

Admission SEK 100. Groups are welcome all year round by arrangement.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The museum describes itself as an experience for the whole family.

Getting there & parking

The museum lies in Herrgårdsparken in central Torsby, close to the E45.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Simple refreshments with coffee, tea, cold drinks, biscuits and ice cream. The shop sells, among other things, books about various car makes.

Events & venue rental

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