Gästgivars, Historic farmhouse and nature reserve in Bollnäs Municipality, Sweden.
Gästgivars is a historic farmhouse with decorated interior walls located in Bollnäs Municipality, preserved alongside a protected natural area. The house sits within a larger conservation zone that protects both the cultural site and the surrounding landscape.
The farmhouse developed as part of the region's prosperous rural building tradition and was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2012. This designation honored its representation of traditional Swedish rural architecture and construction methods.
The interior wall paintings show the skilled decorative arts that marked the homes of wealthier farming families in this region. These painted details reflect how local craftspeople developed their techniques and passed traditions down through their communities.
The site is open to visitors year-round with information available about the house's architecture and history. Bring layers for the cool climate of the region, and be prepared for varying trail conditions depending on the season.
The painter Jonas Wallström left his own artistic mark on the interior walls with a style rarely found in other farmhouses of the period. His work shows the personal skill and individual approach of a local master craftsman whose method set this place apart.
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