The best general museums Sweden

The Jamtli Museum is an open-air museum with historic buildings, and an indoor museum with permanent and temporary exhibitions. "Jamtli" literally means "Jämtland hill" in the local dialect. The place is known for its bell tower, whose architecture is very typical of 18th century Sweden. Along a road, you will see it at the edge of a pavement. You will find an archaeological and handicraft collection, works of art and artefacts that will take you deep into the history of the region.

The island of Norrbyskär was once home to the largest steam-powered sawmill in Europe. Gradually a village was established around it, with its church, school and shops; a real community of workers who enjoyed exceptional working and living conditions for the time: high wages, free housing, land to cultivate... But also increased social control. The museum documents the unique history of this community that disappeared as quickly as it appeared, but also offers other activities: art museum, canoeing, small train...