Schenström's Manor, Manor house in Surahammar Municipality, Sweden
Schenström's Manor is a manor house in Surahammar Municipality with architecture reflecting traditional Swedish manor design from the 18th century. The building displays characteristic features of this period and sits deliberately positioned within the surrounding landscape.
Magnus Schenström founded this manor in 1762, creating a residence that became closely tied to managing the local iron mill operations. The property's development ran parallel to the industrialization spreading through the region.
The manor serves as a study and conference center run by the Catholic organization Opus Dei, which offers educational programs and spiritual activities. This use shapes the daily rhythm of the place and brings regular visitors for courses and gatherings.
The manor can be reached by train via Västerås, where local transport continues the journey to Surahammar. Visitors should check ahead about access and opening times, as the property operates primarily as a private facility.
The property is part of Ekomuseum Bergslagen, a network of roughly 70 historical industrial sites across the region. This connection reveals how private estates were deeply interwoven with the heavy industry that once defined Sweden.
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