Rönninge By is a demonstration farm that offers visitors a look at what daily life was like for a farmer 100 years ago. Located in Täby commune near Rönningesjön, this hamlet is home to livestock such as cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, and rabbits. It features a coffee house, a rest area, and a local history museum.
The hamlet has been inhabited since the early history of the area, with the name coming from the word for clearing. Since the Middle Ages, the farms have been leasehold from nearby large estates. From 1704 to 1930, the village belonged to Rydboholms slott. The last farmer moved out in 1950. In 1954, the area was taken over by Täby köping, which initially planned to build a small housing development.
Following protests, those plans were abandoned and the village was instead restored with the goal of recreating the farm's 1800s environment. The restored Rönninge By was inaugurated on August 31, 1975. The area is used as a gathering place for various events, such as the big village festival. Visitors can also explore the village at their own pace.
Rönninge By is situated in the Rönninge by - Skavlöten nature reserve. The reserve contains several exercise trails with signs describing the site's cultural history and nature. There are also several swimming beaches along the adjacent Rönningesjön lake.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nik Frost
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