Astrid Lindgren
Most people have strong feelings about Astrid Lindgren and her books. She continually reaches new readers and continues to shape our view of humanity and the world. Her authorship transcends all boundaries – she is read by all generations across all continents.
In Astrid Lindgren’s footsteps
Astrid Lindgren grew up in Vimmerby, where today you can visit her childhood home, filming locations, the interactive Filmbyn that takes you behind the scenes, and Astrid Lindgren’s World – where stories come to life. A journey in Astrid Lindgren’s footsteps is an experience for all ages, allowing you to explore, try, and visit on your own. There is so much to discover and enjoy – if only we open our eyes.
Astrid Lindgren is one of Sweden’s most beloved authors, whose timeless stories have enchanted generations around the world. With characters like Pippi Longstocking and Emil of Lönneberga, she created a world filled with play, freedom, and profound life wisdom. Astrid’s books, translated into over 100 languages, are renowned for their humor, warmth, and her strong commitment to children’s rights and equality. Her stories continue to inspire and remind us of the power of imagination, friendship, and courage.
Astrid Lindgren´s Näs
Welcome to Astrid Lindgren’s Näs, the childhood home where Sweden’s most beloved author was born and inspired to create her stories. Here, you can take a guided tour of the house where Astrid grew …
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Welcome to Astrid Lindgren’s Näs, the childhood home where Sweden’s most beloved author was born and inspired to create her stories. Here, you can take a guided tour of the house where Astrid grew up, explore exhibitions about her life, and enjoy the beautiful gardens. Be inspired by Astrid’s connection to nature, the power of play, and the joy of creative expression. End your visit with a coffee break at the café and experience a place that breathes life and history.
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Astrid Lindgren´s World
Another place you can’t miss during your journey in Astrid Lindgren’s footsteps is, of course, a visit to Astrid Lindgren’s World. Astrid Lindgren’s World is the place where stories come to life. H…
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Another place you can’t miss during your journey in Astrid Lindgren’s footsteps is, of course, a visit to Astrid Lindgren’s World. Astrid Lindgren’s World is the place where stories come to life. Here, you’ll find the settings from Astrid’s beloved tales, carefully recreated and populated by real characters. As a visitor, you can meet Pippi, Emil, Karlsson on the Roof, and many others.
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Filmbyn Småland
Another enchanting place is Filmbyn, just outside Mariannelund, only 20 km from Vimmerby. When you arrive at Filmbyn, you are more than just a moviegoer or museum visitor. Here, you are taken far b…
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Another enchanting place is Filmbyn, just outside Mariannelund, only 20 km from Vimmerby. When you arrive at Filmbyn, you are more than just a moviegoer or museum visitor. Here, you are taken far behind the scenes and get to experience creating your own film, sing along to movie music, visit studio sets, channel your inner adventurer in the activity park, and much more in the interactive environments.
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A Tribute in Bronze
At the corner of the Town Hall, by Stora Torget in Vimmerby, you can glimpse Astrid Lindgren sitting at a typewriter in her workspace. The bronze statue of Astrid Lindgren was unveiled on June 1, 2007, 100 years after Astrid Lindgren was born at the Näs farm in Vimmerby. The statue was created by artist Marie-Louise Ekman, in collaboration with Hanna Beling and Heinz Müllner, along with students from the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm. You are welcome to sit down opposite Astrid Lindgren at the interactive statue at Rådhustorget!
In the Embrace of Her Hometown
At the family grave in Vimmerby Cemetery, Astrid Lindgren is laid to rest. Before Astrid passed away in 2002, she had chosen to be buried in Vimmerby. Although Astrid spent most of her life in Stockholm, Vimmerby and the Näs farm always held a special place in her heart.
Bike between the film locations
Looking for an outdoor activity that brings you close to the Småland nature – and also lets you learn more about Swedish cultural heritage? Then the guided bike tours in the film landscape of Småla…
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Looking for an outdoor activity that brings you close to the Småland nature – and also lets you learn more about Swedish cultural heritage? Then the guided bike tours in the film landscape of Småland are the perfect activity for you! The bike tours start from Filmbyn Småland in Mariannelund and include stops at Katthult and Bullerbyn. Along the 5-25 km routes, you’ll pass several locations where scenes from the films about Emil of Lönneberga were filmed. On this bike ride, it’s not the one who finishes first that wins, but the one who experiences the most along the way.
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Astrid Lindgrens Näs
Astrid Lindgrens World
Filmbyn Småland
Bike through Filmlandskapet Småland
Katthult
Gibberyd became known as Katthult when the Emil films were filmed here in the 1970s. The farm, with its buildings and cherry trees, matched the stories perfectly and thus became an excellent locati…
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Gibberyd became known as Katthult when the Emil films were filmed here in the 1970s. The farm, with its buildings and cherry trees, matched the stories perfectly and thus became an excellent location for the filming. Today, you can walk around the farm and recognize the settings from the films, such as the main building with the flagpole where Ida was hoisted up, and the Carpenter’s Shed, where Emil locked himself in after causing mischief. Welcome to the place where Emil and his adventures live on!
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Bullerbyn
Visit Bullerbyn and experience the environment that inspired the beloved stories of friendship, play, and adventure. It was in Sevedstorp, “Bullerbyn,” that Astrid Lindgren drew her inspiration whe…
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Visit Bullerbyn and experience the environment that inspired the beloved stories of friendship, play, and adventure. It was in Sevedstorp, “Bullerbyn,” that Astrid Lindgren drew her inspiration when writing about the children in Bullerbyn. Astrid’s father, Samuel August, grew up at Mellangården and owned several of the farms in the area. In her books, Astrid partly depicts her own childhood in the 1920s, as well as the places that were significant to her during her upbringing.
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