Kämpens Museum, Bollnäs, Sweden

Kämpens is a well-preserved farmstead originating from the 16th century and a farmhouse of great historical and cultural significance. There are many preserved objects of Hälsingland's folk art. The museum is open in summer season.

References:

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Museums in Sweden

Address

Södra Kyrkvägen 1, Bollnäs, Sweden

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Details

Category: Museums in Sweden

More Information

www.halsingland.com
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Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Onbacken (0,9 km)
Bollnäs Church (0,2 km)

Växbo Kvarn (11,3 km)
Arbrå Church (16,2 km)

User Reviews

Max Pauesander (16 months ago)
It is nice place. Was lucky enough to buy a cabbage bun. Have celebrated many midsummers there when I was younger.

Lars B Andersson (2 years ago)
Great place to learn about local history

Nils Berggren (2 years ago)
Nice conference room in an easily accessible and nice environment. Bollnäs Parish's Hembygdsförening rents out for associations' annual meetings, gatherings and also for celebrations after weddings, baptisms, school graduations and graduations.

Teum Se (4 years ago)
I like the place.

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Kämpens Museum