Vallby friluftsmuseum, Open-air museum in Västerås, Sweden
Vallby friluftsmuseum is an open-air museum in Västerås displaying approximately 50 buildings relocated from different areas of Västmanland and reassembled on the grounds. The structures sit among fields, meadows, and traditional gardens planted with heritage varieties that show how rural people lived.
The museum preserves buildings and working spaces from the 1600s through the late 1900s, representing different phases of Swedish rural life across the centuries. By collecting and reassembling these structures, it documents how rural communities adapted and changed over several historical periods.
The site displays traditional craftsmanship like carpentry and glassblowing practiced in the preserved buildings and structures. Seasonal celebrations show Swedish customs and allow visitors to watch how people worked with their hands in earlier times.
The site lies roughly 2 kilometers northwest of central Västerås and is easy to reach on most days. A cafe with outdoor seating and walking paths through the grounds make it comfortable to visit, whether you plan to stop briefly or spend several hours exploring.
The museum maintains rare heritage breeds including Jämtland goats, Linderöd pigs, and Gästrike sheep, which visitors can see in natural farm settings. These breeds are part of a preservation program that protects animal varieties that otherwise might disappear.
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