Svartå Manor
Värmlands län
Svartå Manor, located near the town of Svartå in Degerfors Municipality, Sweden, is a grand estate built between 1775 and 1782 by Court Marshal Carl Falker. The manor, constructed in the Gustavian architectural style, features 45 rooms within a 1,200 square meter stone building with two floors and two wooden wings. Historically, it served as the residence for the owners of Svartå ironworks, an important industrial site founded by Jöns Eriksson Grubb. Over the centuries, the manor passed through several prominent families, including the Falkers, Stjernelds, Tersmedens, and Focks. The estate includes a beautiful park adjacent to Lake Lill-Björken, which was landscaped by Carl Falker during his tenure. The manor underwent restoration in 1950, revealing original wall decorations and preserving its historical interiors such as the main dining hall, the small dining room, and the Baroness's flower room. Since 2021, the manor has been owned by authors Thomas and Christina Erikson, who have chronicled its history and the influential women of the estate in the book series "Svartåsviten." Svartå Manor remains a significant cultural landmark reflecting Sweden's industrial and aristocratic heritage.
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Tip: The best time to visit Svartå Manor is during the warmer months when the surrounding park and gardens are in full bloom. Visitors are advised to check ahead for opening hours and consider booking tours or events in advance. Discounts may be available for groups or during special events. The manor's historical significance and well-preserved interiors make guided tours especially rewarding.
Interesting facts
- •Svartå Manor has 45 rooms and covers 1,200 square meters of living space.
- •The manor was built in the Gustavian style between 1775 and 1782 by Court Marshal Carl Falker.
- •The estate includes a park landscaped by Carl Falker near Lake Lill-Björken.
- •The manor was restored in 1950, revealing original wall decorations that had been covered.
- •From 1946 to 2016, Svartå Manor operated as a hotel and conference facility under the Frantzén family.
- •The manor's history and the women who managed it since the 1700s are featured in the book series "Svartåsviten" by Christina Erikson.
History
The Svartå estate originally belonged to the Svartå ironworks founded by Jöns Eriksson Grubb before 1690.
After Grubb's death, ownership transferred through several hands including Albin Möller and the Tersmeden family.
The current manor house was built between 1775 and 1782 by Carl Falker, son of Anders Falker, in the Gustavian style.
The estate remained in the Falker and later Fock families for many years.
In the 20th century, it operated as a boarding house and household school from 1925, and later as a hotel and conference center until 2016.
Since 2021, it has been privately owned by the Erikson family, who have documented its history in literature.
Place Guide
Main Dining Hall18th century
The large and grand dining room dominates the ground floor, serving as the manor's main ceremonial room with original Gustavian décor and restored wall paintings.
Small Dining Room18th century
A more intimate dining space adjacent to the main hall, part of the suite of salons on the ground floor, showcasing period furnishings.
Baroness's Flower Room18th century
A unique salon named for its floral decorations, part of the interconnected salons on the manor's ground floor, representing the refined taste of the manor's former residents.
The Park at Lill-Björken18th century
A beautifully landscaped park established by Carl Falker, located next to Lake Lill-Björken, offering scenic views and a peaceful environment.
