Åsens by
In Åsens By, Sweden’s first cultural reserve, visitors gain a unique insight into what Småland looked like 100 years ago. Here, children can run freely among the old farmsteads, feed the animals, and experience activities such as riding in a horse-drawn wagon or carding wool. The picturesque area, located near Aneby, is carefully preserved and provides an authentic experience of a time when life was simpler and nature was close.
Country Store & Coffee Cottage
In the country store, you’ll find locally produced goods and crafts, such as sheepskins, honey, apple cider, ostkaka, and homemade cookies. The store also offers refined products and beautiful item…
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In the country store, you’ll find locally produced goods and crafts, such as sheepskins, honey, apple cider, ostkaka, and homemade cookies. The store also offers refined products and beautiful items from the local area. In the coffee cottage, the door is always open, with set tables ready to welcome you.
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Activities for the Whole Family
In Åsens By, there is much to experience year-round. During the summer, you can visit the village’s animals, participate in activities, and explore the historic buildings and hiking trails. Childre…
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In Åsens By, there is much to experience year-round. During the summer, you can visit the village’s animals, participate in activities, and explore the historic buildings and hiking trails. Children can play freely on the farm or help out in the play barn, while adults can enjoy themed walks and historical village tours. During the winter months, the village offers a cozy, old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere in a beautiful winter landscape. Visit the farm museum, Tekla’s house, and the current exhibitions for an educational experience of the village’s history.
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Stay in the Heart of the Cultural Reserve
Staying in Åsens By is like traveling back in time, with small-scale farming and nature as your neighbor. The charming houses, such as the Parsonage, Lillstugan, Brygghuset, and Undantaget, have be…
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Staying in Åsens By is like traveling back in time, with small-scale farming and nature as your neighbor. The charming houses, such as the Parsonage, Lillstugan, Brygghuset, and Undantaget, have been carefully renovated to preserve the old-fashioned feel while still offering modern conveniences like electricity and water. The village is car-free, allowing children the freedom to play between the houses, and pets are welcome in all the cottages. Here, you can stay year-round and enjoy a peaceful environment with a unique historical atmosphere. For motorhome visitors, there is a parking spot on a summer meadow, where you can stay overnight and explore the village and its surroundings.
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Old-Fashioned Christmas Market
The Christmas market in Åsens By offers a festive experience in a historic setting. Stroll around the winter-clad village and listen to the cheerful calls of the craftsmen, the murmur of the guests…
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The Christmas market in Åsens By offers a festive experience in a historic setting. Stroll around the winter-clad village and listen to the cheerful calls of the craftsmen, the murmur of the guests, and the soft jingling of the horse’s bells. Up at Tekla’s barn, you can enjoy warming rice porridge and a ham sandwich, while the scent of mulled wine fills the air. For the youngest, there is an opportunity to create their own Christmas crafts and truly feel the magic of the season. Here, you’ll experience Christmas with both tradition and warmth in the heart of an old-fashioned Småland village.
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On Åsens By’s own website, you can read more about what’s happening
Culture and history
Once upon a time there were twelve small lands that…
Flavours of Småland
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