Skälby yard, Manor house in Kalmar Municipality, Sweden.
Skälby yard is a manor complex in Kalmar Municipality with multiple farm buildings, formal gardens, ponds, and open spaces on historical grounds. The property also features pastures and working areas that reflect the layout of a traditional rural estate.
The site originated in 1202 as four separate farms owned by a monastery in the region. The property later came under royal control during the reign of Gustav Vasa and remained an important rural holding.
The property serves as a working learning farm where children and teenagers gain hands-on experience with livestock and develop practical outdoor skills. This educational use shapes how the site functions today and creates a living space for young learners.
The grounds are open for visitors to explore at their own pace throughout the day. The layout and pathways are designed to guide you through the farm buildings and surrounding areas.
Archaeological digs in 1824 uncovered remains of a Viking ship on the property, showing that the location sat along ancient trade routes. This discovery reveals that the area was an important maritime connection for over a thousand years.
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