Vike minnesgård
Well-preserved North Gutnish beach farm in Boge on Gotland’s east coast, dating from the 19th century, a listed building with guided tours, a garden, a meadow and a boat shed.
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About the museum
Vike is a North Gutnish beach farm in Boge on Gotland’s east coast. The farm is mentioned in written sources from 1614 and in a revision book from 1653, but it must have existed long before the 17th century. The present farm, which is today a museum farm, was built in 1828–1833 as a beach farm where fishing was the main livelihood, alongside forestry, a few animals, meadow and arable land. It is an unaltered example of self-sufficiency in the 19th century and has never had a tractor. Farming ceased in 1950, when the last owners died.
The farm was bought in 1952 by Lars-Gunnar and Marie Marthe Romell, who established a foundation that still manages it. The buildings have been listed since 1964. The main house is a stone pair-cottage (parstuga), and the main farmyard has a bulhus range with an agtak roof, a stable, a barn and a threshing gallery (tröskvandring). The garden contains Gotland hops, and the meadow (änge) slopes down to a newly restored beach shed with a photo exhibition about life by the water.
Work at the farm is done voluntarily by volunteers. The outdoor area is always open to visitors, and in summer open days with fika (coffee and cake) and guided viewings are held.
Highlights
- Beach farm from 1828–1833 with preserved interior
- Bulhus range with an agtak roof and threshing gallery
- Beach shed with a photo exhibition about life by the water
- Garden with Gotland hops and a traditionally managed meadow
- Listed building since 1964
Permanent exhibition
- Strandboden – livet vid sjön – Photo exhibition in the restored beach shed on beach life and fishing in the past.
- Founded
- 1952
- Operated by
- Stiftelsen Vike Minnesgård
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
No fixed admission fee is stated on the website; donations towards the preservation of the farm are accepted via Swish (mobile payment).
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Lambs graze in the beach woodland and the meadow; a 1.3 km walk leads from the farm to the beach shed and back.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking by road 146; on craft day, horse-drawn cart rides run between the car park and the farm.
Amenities & dining
- Café
Fika with home-baked bread on open days.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Viewing at 14:00 on open days; viewings and group visits all year round by arrangement (contact via the website). |
