Tomtehuset

Tomtehuset is a two-story brick building in Vasastaden with plastered surfaces and decorative fresco paintings around the windows on both floors of the facade. The structure displays carefully planned ornamental details that frame the entire exterior.

The building was constructed in 1890 for publicist Sven Adolf Hedlund, designed by architects Hans Hedlund and Yngve Rasmussen. It stands at the intersection of Viktoriagatan and Vasagatan, representing the building traditions of that era.

The wall paintings on the second floor show people at work in their daily professions, depicting architects, printers, and photographers. These illustrations tell the story of the building's original inhabitants and their professional lives.

The building is easily visible from the street corner at the intersection of two main streets. Visitors can view the facade and wall paintings from outside without needing to enter the interior.

The wall paintings are signed by the architects and Thorvald Rasmussen, a specialist in decorative gnome art. The works date from October 1890 and feature detailed motifs that visitors often overlook.

Location: Gothenburg Municipality

Inception: 1890

Architects: Hans Hedlund

GPS coordinates: 57.69770,11.96540

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44