Hamra gård, Farm building in Tumba, Sweden
Hamra gård is a farm in Botkyrka Municipality that developed around dairy production and agricultural research in Stockholm County, Sweden. The grounds feature traditional barn structures, specialized milking installations, and research facilities that expanded over many decades.
Gustaf de Laval purchased the property in 1894 and established it as the center for his separator manufacturing company with modern dairy facilities and model barns. Over decades it evolved into a research facility that advanced innovations in milking technology.
The farm became a symbol of industrial progress in dairy farming and attracted specialists from surrounding regions. Visitors can sense this innovative legacy through the preserved structures and equipment on the grounds.
The farm operates as a demonstration and research center for milking equipment, cooling systems, barn designs, and feeding technology. Plan ahead as not all areas are open to visitors at all times.
A runestone marked Sö 289 sits on the grounds, linking the modern dairy research center to Sweden's ancient Nordic heritage. Additionally, an industrial locomotive named after the property was once based here and is now preserved in a museum.
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