The homestead museum of Kollsberg in Torsby is located at the head of beautiful Lake Fryken. The museum gathers a large number of original wooden houses with traditional furnishings. All houses and buildings stood once in or near Torsby. From the museum grounds, you can enjoy a great view of the lake and the surrounding countryside.
One of the buildings is a traditional Finnish smoke house. Smoke houses were built without a chimney, so that the smoke and warmth from the fireplace would stay under the roof. You can visit an 18th-century country store, where you can buy traditional goods and candy. In the old storehouse, a collection of original artefacts will tell you more about the development of Torsby from a stone age settlement to the regional centre that it is now.
Learn more about the many lumberjacks from Värmland who went to work in the far west of America in the period of 1880-1930 by visiting the exposition “Skogshuggarna i Fjärran västerns skogar”.
Next to the museum, you will find a public bathing area down by the lake.
Café
In the main house, we offer coffee, beverages, and waffles. On weekends and during events, we also serve motti and bacon. The café is mainly open during the summer and at events, with varying opening hours during weekdays and weekends. We also accept group bookings for up to 100 people. Catering can then be arranged in- or outdoors upon advance booking. Read more
Events
Fryksände Homestead Association organizes a wide range of events each year at Kollsberg Homestad museum – most often with free admission. Read more
Rental
The heritage site offers rental of premises for parties and events during most of the year. Prices vary depending on the venue and season. Quotes can be prepared for groups and arrangements. Read more
Guided Tours
Tours are offered when the café is open. At other times, guided tours can be booked for groups. Read more
Accessibility
The heritage farm consists of historical buildings, which means accessibility varies. To make your visit easier, please inform us in advance if you have specific needs.
Parking
Free parking is available directly adjacent to the heritage site, with good access for both buses and cars.
A warm welcome to Kollsberg Homestead museum!
Fryksände Heritage Association