Röttle Village
Jönköpings län
Röttle Village is a small historic village located just south of Gränna in Jönköpings län, Sweden. Situated between the Röttleån waterfall and its mouth at Lake Vättern, the village's name originates from the roaring rapids known as Rytlofors, documented as early as 1279. The village's industrial heritage began in the medieval period with mills mentioned in 1330, which were exchanged by King Magnus Eriksson to Bishop Karl. Under Count Per Brahe the Younger in the mid-17th century, Röttle became a hub for early industrial activity, including a paper mill, glove factory, musket manufacturing, powder mills, sword polishing, and copper works. Most industries ceased after the reduction following Per Brahe's death, except for the paper mill and milling operations. The paper mill operated until 1879, and the papermaker's residence, Pålslyckan, was relocated to an open-air museum on Grännaberget. In the late 19th century, Röttle saw renewed industrial activity with foundries, breweries, barrel factories, snuff production, oil mills, and bone stamping. The river was regulated in the 1920s, ending the milling operations. Today, the village retains its character through two preserved mills: Rasmus Mill, originally built in the 1600s as a boring and grinding mill and later converted to a flour mill, and Jerusalem Mill, likely dating from the late medieval period. Röttle also hosted Småland's oldest paper mill, which supplied paper to the printing press established by Per Brahe the Younger on Visingsö.
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Tipp: The best time to visit Röttle Village is during the warmer months when the mills and waterfall can be fully appreciated. Visitors should consider checking local opening times and guided tours in Gränna. While entry to the village is free, some museums or relocated buildings like Pålslyckan may have separate access regulations. Advance planning is recommended for those interested in exploring the industrial heritage sites. Discounts may be available for groups or seniors at local museums.
Interessante Fakten
- •The name Röttle derives from 'Rytlofors', meaning 'the roaring rapids', first recorded in 1279.
- •Röttle hosted Småland's oldest paper mill, supplying paper to Per Brahe the Younger's printing press on Visingsö.
- •Two historic mills, Rasmus Mill and Jerusalem Mill, are preserved and reflect the village's industrial past.
- •In the 17th century, Röttle had diverse industries including musket manufacturing, powder mills, and copper works under Count Per Brahe the Younger.
- •The papermaker's residence Pålslyckan was relocated to an open-air museum on Grännaberget.
Geschichte
Röttle's history dates back to at least 1279, named after the roaring rapids Rytlofors.
By 1330, mills were established and documented in the area.
In the mid-17th century, Count Per Brahe the Younger developed several pre-industrial enterprises, including a paper mill and musket manufacturing facilities.
After his death, most industries were closed except for milling and papermaking, which continued until the late 19th century.
The river regulation in the 1920s ended the milling operations, marking the close of Röttle's industrial era.
Ortsführer
Rasmus Mill17th century
Built in the 1600s originally as a boring and grinding mill, it was later converted in the early 1700s into a flour mill. This mill exemplifies the industrial use of water power in Röttle and is one of the village's two preserved historic mills.
Jerusalem MillLate medieval period
Likely constructed in the late medieval period, Jerusalem Mill is older than Rasmus Mill and represents the earlier milling tradition in Röttle. It is one of the two surviving mills that highlight the village's industrial heritage.