Finngården, situated in Skansen, Stockholm, provides a rare glimpse into Sweden's rural past. The buildings, moved from three Värmland villages – Örtjärnshöjden, Vittjarin Lekvattnet's parish, and Långnäs in Gräsmarks parish (kulturnav.org) – include an authentically reproduced knot-framed rooftop house, ria, cookhouse, timber house, and log cabin (Wikimedia Commons). The dwelling house at Finngården features a unique design, without chimneys, and a brick hearth hidden within the house (kulturnav.org). Ignite your senses with this distinctive attraction to fully appreciate Sweden's fascinating rural heritage.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nik Frost
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