Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kvarteret Bryggeriet
GALLERY
(
www.norart.se
;
11am-5pm Jun-Aug)
At the end of Prästgatan is a collection of buildings that once housed a brewery and now
contain several art galleries and studios. A collective of locals puts on a knockout gallery
show in the main building each summer, including work by established and rising Swedish
artists. The building itself is a work of art, restored just enough to be functional without
losing any of its charm. Check online or ask at the main gallery for openings and evening
events.
Göthlinska Gården
HISTORIC BUILDING
(tours adult/child Skr80/free; 1pm Tue & Wed Jul & Aug, Sat May-Jun & Sep)
The manor house, Göthlinska Gården, just off the main square, was built in 1739 and is
now a museum featuring furniture, decor and accoutrements from the 17th century on-
ward; entrance is by guided tour only.
Antique Railway
TRAIN RIDES
(to Järle Skr120, to Pershyttan Skr 100; Tue-Thu, Sat & Sun mid-Jun-mid-Aug)
From the train station down by the tourist office, a vintage train takes you 10km southeast
to Järle (three times daily) or 2.5km southwest to the excellent old mining village at Per-
shyttan on an old steam train (once daily). The return trip is by bus (included in ticket
price). Get tickets at the tourist office.
Alntorps Island
CRUISE
( 070-216 65 24; adult/child Skr20/10; 10am-6pm Jun-Aug; )
Though it's technically a youngsters' activity, you don't need to be a child to appreciate
the entertaining boat trips to Alntorps island. Boats depart roughly every half-hour from
the jetty near the STF hostel. A walk around the island takes about an hour, and there are
swimming spots, minigolf and a cafe. Get tickets at the tourist office.
Camping and cabins (from Skr1000) can be booked through the tourist office (but if you
plan to stay, do bring supplies).
