Events

Learn how to use a scythe and a rake. Listen to music and stories as you work. Buy old varieties of vegetables from the garden.

An opportunity to see the flower of the giant water lily, Victoria amazonica, and the pithaya in blossom. They open out at dusk, but not every night. Updates (in Swedish) on Facebook.

Harvest and fair at Carl Linnaeus' country estate. Trade stands with skins, craft, cheese, bread and vegetables from local producers. Try your hand at rye harvesting. The children can try on 18th century clothes and play old fashioned games.

It is harvest time at Carl Linnaeus' country estate! We harvest hops, oats and barley in the restored farmland surrounding Linnaeus' country house. Learn about old varieties of hops, and beer brewing. Gather hops to put in a sleeping pouch - a traditional remedy for better sleep. Tie a nek of oats and bring it home.

Garden fair with trade stands, experts, vegetable shows and a multitude of Geraniums on display.

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A day focusing on archaeological excavations. Come and listen to archaeologists talk about community, battles, hard work and moments of joy. Young visitors can participate in mini excavations with exciting finds guaranteed.

Did you know that over 200 varieties of apples are grown in Sweden? Get to know a good quarter of them at the apple exhibition att Linnaeus' Hammarby. Find out which apples you have in your garden. There will be a professional juicer if you want to bring your own apples and make "äppelmust" (not to be confused with "julmust").

Come and volunteer att Linnaeus' Hammarby! It is time to harvest the last vegetables and to prepare the forest meadows for winter by raking them and collecting and burning branches. Work side by side with experts on agrarian history and learn about 18th century farming. All helpers will be rewarded with hot dogs and soft drinks.