Vagnshistoriska museet

About the museum

The Carriage History Museum (Vagnshistoriska museet) in Komlösa by Fristad shows a collection of carriages and sleighs described as probably the largest in Sweden. The collection ranges from the simple ox-drawn cart and the peasant’s trilla (a light two-wheeled cart) to the fine carriages of kings and nobles. There are also sleighs and about eighty harnesses and saddles of various kinds from the 1500s onwards.

Among the individual vehicles the museum mentions Gustaf V’s carriage, Count Hamilton’s coupé, Florence Stephen’s calash (kalesch) with a foderfördäck and original harnesses from 1891, the Grand Hotel’s exclusive Victoria carriage and Countess Sparre’s five-glass carriage. The museum is run by a non-profit association, which is also responsible for the Bränntorvsmuseet (Burnt Peat Museum) in the same area, and visitors have access to that museum as well.

The museum and Komlösa cultural centre lie at Backa, and the museum receives visitors by booking by telephone. The association also arranges guided tours for companies and organisations.

Highlights

• Gustaf V’s carriage
• Count Hamilton’s coupé
• Florence Stephen’s calash from 1891 with original harnesses
• The Grand Hotel’s Victoria carriage
• About eighty harnesses and saddles from the 1500s onwards

Permanent exhibition

• Vagnar, slädar och selar – Everything from ox-drawn carts and the peasant’s trilla to the fine carriages and sleighs of kings, counts and barons, as well as harnesses and saddles from the 1500s onwards.

Operated by

Ideell förening (Vagnshistoriska Museet / Komlösa kulturcentrum)

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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 wheelchair users.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

From Fristad centre drive towards the church; from there road signs point to the museums. Parking is available next to them.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

According to NAV, simple refreshments (coffee, soft drinks, cake) and sales of products and souvenirs during opening hours.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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