Övralid, Literary museum in Östergötland County, Sweden

Övralid is a literary museum on the shores of Lake Vättern, housed in a white wooden manor with two stories. The building displays preserved rooms including a library, study, dining hall, and bedrooms filled with personal belongings from its former resident.

Verner von Heidenstam bought the land in 1923 and had the house built by 1925, designing it himself with builder Egir of Skänninge. He lived there until 1940 with Kate Bang and two housekeepers. After his death the large estate was sold off, and the Övralid Foundation, set up under his will, now runs the house as a museum.

The estate was originally called Övra Lid; Heidenstam shortened it to Övralid. Each 6 July, his birthday, Övralidsdagen is held at the grave with song, music and wreaths, and the Övralidspriset is awarded alternately to a writer and a researcher or cultural figure. The laureate then dines on Heidenstam's birthday menu of Vättern char, chicken and strawberries.

The museum operates guided tours during summer months, allowing visitors to walk through the preserved interior and examine original furnishings and belongings. It is wise to check opening times before visiting and wear comfortable shoes for exploring the grounds.

The guest room known as the Chinese room was where explorer Sven Hedin always stayed when he visited Övralid. Prince Eugen usually slept in the pink room, called the Prince's Room, while Carl Milles and Albert Engström overnighted in the Forest Room at the back, facing the woods.