Torekällberget Open Air Museum, Open-air museum in Södertälje, Sweden.
Torekällberget is an open-air museum on a hilltop in Södertälje where restored historic buildings stand together as a functioning village from the past. The site includes residential houses, farm buildings, a schoolhouse, a church, and craft workshops that illustrate daily life in rural Sweden.
Founded in 1965, the museum was created to preserve buildings and everyday objects that document rural Swedish life from the 1800s and early 1900s. The structures were gathered from different regions to create a representative collection of how people lived in the countryside.
Visitors can watch craftspeople demonstrate traditional techniques and see how people organized their daily routines in rural Swedish communities. The seasonal events show the customs and celebrations that marked the rhythm of life in those times.
The site offers ample parking and accessible pathways so visitors of all abilities can explore the buildings comfortably. Guided tours in multiple languages are available on weekends to help you understand the history and daily routines shown throughout the museum.
The museum raises rare Swedish farm animal breeds, including regional sheep, cattle, and horse varieties that are hard to find elsewhere. These living animals show visitors how farming actually worked in practice.
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