Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum
Östergötlands län
Gamla Linköping Open-Air Museum is a unique cultural heritage site located in western Linköping, Östergötland County, Sweden. It features historic town quarters where buildings from the city center have been relocated to preserve the architectural legacy. The museum comprises three main parts: the town quarters, Valla farm, and Vallaskogen forest. Visitors can explore numerous historic houses, shops, museums, and craft workshops that reflect Swedish life from the past centuries. The site also includes residential apartments, local businesses, and venues for associations, creating a living community atmosphere. Among its highlights are the Folkparksteatern, a historic open-air theater relocated and reopened in 2015, and the Railway Museum at Valla farm. The museum actively participates in preserving regional cultural plants and animal breeds, serving as a local gene bank and clone archive. Gamla Linköping offers a rich blend of history, culture, and interactive experiences, making it one of Sweden's most visited open-air museums.
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Tip: The best time to visit Gamla Linköping is during the warmer months when outdoor activities and shops are open. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended during peak tourist seasons and special events. Visitors can benefit from discounts available for families, seniors, and groups. Plan for a leisurely walk through the town quarters and visit the various museums and craft shops. Check the museum's official website for current opening hours and special exhibitions, especially if interested in the upcoming Fenomenmagasinet Science Center opening in 2026 at Valla farm.
Zajímavosti
- •Gamla Linköping functions as a local gene bank preserving traditional plants and animal breeds from Östergötland, including rare livestock such as Värmlandsfår sheep and Kindahöna chickens.
- •The Folkparksteatern, originally built in 1921, was relocated to Gamla Linköping and reopened in 2015, continuing the tradition of open-air theater performances.
- •The first building moved to Gamla Linköping was the Huitfeltska farmstead, relocated in 1950 and inaugurated in 1952.
- •Gamla Linköping is one of Sweden's most visited open-air museums, attracting thousands of visitors annually.
- •The museum area includes about thirty residential apartments and various local shops and craft workshops, creating a living historical community.
Historie
The idea for Gamla Linköping originated in the 1940s as a response to rapid modernization that threatened historic buildings in Linköping's city center.
In 1944, politician Lennart Sjöberg proposed creating an open-air museum inspired by Stockholm's Skansen.
The city council approved the concept, selecting the Valla estate as the site.
Starting in 1950, buildings were carefully dismantled and moved to the museum area, with the first house inaugurated in 1952.
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, most structures were relocated, establishing Gamla Linköping as a prominent cultural institution.
Over the decades, the museum has grown to include various museums, shops, and cultural activities, maintaining a vibrant historical environment.
Průvodce po místě
Town Quarters
The heart of Gamla Linköping featuring historic buildings relocated from Linköping's city center, including shops, museums, and residences that recreate the atmosphere of a traditional Swedish town.
Folkparksteatern1921
An open-air theater originally built in 1921, relocated from the old Folkets park to Gamla Linköping and reopened in 2015, hosting cultural performances and events.
Valla Farm and Railway Museum1991
Part of the museum complex featuring historic farm buildings and a railway museum opened in 1991, showcasing local agricultural and transport history.
Kontakt
Telefon: 013-12 11 10
