Welcome home to Astrid’s
Astrid Anna Emilia Ericsson was born right here on 14 November 1907. She grew up here with her three siblings and all the other children on Näs farm. It was a life filled with play, freedom and love. It was like a real life Noisy Village. Come and experience it for yourself – there is plenty to discover!
Current
‘Astrid Lindgren – The Landscape of Imagination’
Colour and form, stories and legends, birds and fantasy – all in a blissful mix. Experience the summer exhibition at Astrid Lindgren’s Näs: ‘Astrid Lindgren – the landscape of imagination’.
Welcome to a new season
Astrid Lindgren’s Näs opened for the season on 17 April. We are open on weekends from 17 April to 11 May. From 16 May to 21 September we are open daily.
Astrid Lindgren and the Power of Stories
Our major new exhibition tells the fascinating story of Sweden’s most famous and beloved author. Astrid Lindgren has influenced the entire Swedish 20th century like no one else. She is still relevant today. She has given us fantastic stories, songs, films and plays. She has given us a sense of what is right and wrong. Our exhibition reflects all this, from her childhood, through the tumultuous years of war to the current issues of our time. Of course, we will also discover her beloved stories and the backgrounds to them.
At home with Astrid
Visiting Astrid Lindgren’s childhood home is like travelling back in time. Everything is still here, just as it was when Astrid was little. The harmonium she never wanted to practise on, the beautiful cushion she embroidered, the bed she was born in. Astrid Lindgren returned here as often as she could throughout her long life. A guided visit to her childhood home is a living story about Astrid Lindgren’s family and life on a farm 100 years ago. Today, the house is a private home owned by the family and can only be visited through our guided tours.
Wander through the gardens
The gardens at Astrid Lindgren’s Näs are encompassed in a garden park created with inspiration from Astrid Lindgren’s life and writing. The gardens consist of various lush green spaces that invite you to play and explore as well as enjoy quiet conversations and a moment of rest.
The first chapter
The first chapter of the garden saga links Astrid Lindgren’s childhood home, the exhibition pavilion and the old Vicarage at Näs.
The second chapter
Here you can wander through the meadows to the Leaf Hall, stop in the Forest Grove or Moss Garden and then continue on to the pastures.
The third chapter
The path continues up a magnificent cherry staircase, into the Oak Grove of creativity, along brave paths to the gates of the pastures.
About Astrid Lindgren
Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) is Sweden’s most beloved and best-known author. Her works bring joy and comfort to children and adults all over the world. Her writing defies all boundaries – age, geography, politics and ethnicity! Here at Astrid Lindgren’s Näs, we tell the story of Astrid Lindgren’s life and significance in many different ways.
Good to know
Questions and answers
Here we have collected answers to the most frequently asked questions about Astrid Lindgren’s Näs.
Opening times
Astrid Lindgren’s Näs opened for the season on 17 April. We are open on weekends from 17 April to 11 May. From 16 May to 21 September we are open daily.
The restaurant
Visit our restaurant to enjoy classic dishes in beautiful surroundings.