Strand

Strand is a working life museum and residential building in Ödeshög, built in the early 20th century as a beach house along Lake Vättern's shore. The structure combines living spaces with exhibition areas, using large windows to bring in natural light from the water.

The building was constructed in 1911 and served as the home of Swedish author and women's rights advocate Ellen Key until her death in 1926. It later became an important place for understanding her contributions to Swedish education and society.

The rooms display furniture and objects that show how Ellen Key lived and worked on her ideas about education and social change. You can sense how her thinking shaped the spaces around her.

The site sits right on the lake shore and is easy to reach on foot, with parking available nearby for visitors. It is best visited on dry days so you can fully explore the grounds around the building.

The building's name directly references its location by the water, reflecting a deep connection between architecture and nature. This emphasis on the surrounding environment was central to the site's design and purpose.

Location: Vadstena Municipality

Location: Ödeshög Municipality

Inception: 1911

Website: https://ellenkey.se

GPS coordinates: 58.29472,14.64111

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46