Dufweholms herrgård, Manor house and working life museum in Katrineholm, Sweden
Dufweholms Herrgård is a manor house and working life museum located near Lake Dufweholm that presents itself as an operational museum with a collection of everyday objects and tools from past times. The estate includes accommodation rooms and serves as a venue for meetings and gatherings.
The estate was founded in 1485 and passed through numerous owners, with each one preserving its architectural features while adapting it to changing times. This continuous evolution has made the property a testament to different historical periods.
The folk museum displays the Åstrom family collection with over 800 corkscrews and many regional artifacts that reflect daily life from past times. These objects tell stories of craftsmanship traditions and customs that were practiced in this area.
The location is easy to reach and offers space for meetings and events with accommodations on site. Visitors should note that the setting near the lake provides a peaceful environment, but advance planning is worthwhile.
The manor preserves a champagne cellar with bottles recovered from the ocean floor where they rested for over 80 years. This unusual collection tells a remarkable story of discovery and recovery from the depths.
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