Gammelgården Rättvik
Dalarnas län
Gammelgården Rättvik is a heritage museum located just north of Rättvik Church in Dalarnas län, Sweden. It features approximately 30 buildings relocated from various villages within the Rättvik parish, arranged to represent a typical historical Rättvik farmstead. The core of the site is a courtyard farm complex with key structures such as a parstuga (paired cottage), a loft barn with a gate passage, and various economic buildings. Surrounding these are other traditional rural buildings including storage houses, loft barns, a pole barn, a crofter's cottage, a cowshed, a barn, and a collection of summer pasture cottages (fäbodstugor), notably including a firehouse dating back to the 14th century. At the entrance to the museum grounds are two historic milestones: one made of iron marked "1/4" and another limestone milestone inscribed with "G.R.S TIL FALVN 5 MIL 1772," indicating historical travel distances. The museum offers a vivid insight into the traditional rural lifestyle and architectural heritage of the Rättvik region, making it a unique cultural attraction for visitors interested in Swedish history and folk culture.
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Tip: The best time to visit Gammelgården Rättvik is during the warmer months when the outdoor buildings and grounds are fully accessible. It is advisable to check opening hours in advance and consider purchasing tickets beforehand if available, to ensure entry. Discounts may be offered for seniors, students, or groups. Visitors should prepare for outdoor walking and dress accordingly for weather conditions.
Interesting facts
- •The museum includes a firehouse dating back to the 14th century, making it one of the oldest structures on site.
- •Two historic milestones stand immediately inside the entrance, one made of iron and another of limestone with inscriptions dating back to 1772.
- •The core farm complex is built as a traditional courtyard farm with buildings arranged in a square formation, typical for the Rättvik area.
History
Gammelgården Rättvik was established as a heritage site to preserve traditional rural buildings from the Rättvik parish.
The collection includes structures dating back to the 14th century, such as the firehouse.
Over time, buildings from various villages were relocated and assembled to recreate a typical Rättvik farmstead.
The site has developed into an open-air museum showcasing the architectural and cultural history of the region, preserving important examples of rural Swedish life across centuries.
Place Guide
Parstuga (Paired Cottage)
A traditional Swedish paired cottage forming part of the main courtyard farmstead, showcasing typical rural housing arrangements in the Rättvik region.
Loftbod with Portlider
A loft barn featuring a gate passage, used historically for storage and farm operations, integral to the courtyard farm layout.
Fäbodstugor (Summer Pasture Cottages)14th century
A collection of small cottages traditionally used for summer grazing of livestock, including a firehouse from the 14th century.
Historic Milestones1772
Two milestones located just inside the entrance; one iron milestone marked "1/4" and a limestone milestone inscribed "G.R.S TIL FALVN 5 MIL 1772," indicating historic travel distances.
Contact
Phone: 073-059 64 26
