Mölndals Kvarnby, Industrial architectural complex in Mölndal, Sweden
Mölndals Kvarnby is an industrial complex along rapids with restored mill buildings, narrow pathways, and residential structures spanning different periods. The layout combines production facilities with worker housing, creating a complete picture of how an industrial community was organized in space.
The water-powered mills began operating in 1858 and grew into a major production center for paper, textiles, and oil. The factories attracted thousands of workers and transformed the entire region over decades.
The residential buildings here show how factory workers shaped their own neighborhoods and created a distinctive architectural identity. Walking through reveals how work and home life were deeply connected in this industrial community.
The site is easy to explore on foot with marked pathways and information signs throughout the main buildings. The Mölndal City Museum offers detailed maps and digital guides to help you navigate and understand what you are seeing.
In the 1800s factory owners provided loans to workers so they could build and own their own homes on factory land. This arrangement created an unusual relationship between employer and employee that shaped how the neighborhood developed.
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