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Norrahammar Industry and Local Heritage Museum

Discover industrial development from the 1800s

  • Museum
  • Fee
  • Rich cultural heritage
  • Norrahammar

Fascinating journey through the region’s industrial evolution

Located in the scenic Tabergsådalen valley, south of Jönköping, Norrahammars Industri- och Bygdemuseum is housed in the former foundry buildings of Norrahammar. The museum offers a fascinating journey through the region’s industrial evolution, from the mid-19th century to today.

Norrahammars Industri- och Bygdemuseum tells the story of Norrahammar’s foundry, one of Sweden’s leading industrial centers during the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can see how the iron and steel industry grew, from humble blacksmithing beginnings to the advanced manufacturing that shaped modern industry. The museum highlights the foundry’s significant impact on the local community and its industrial heritage.

Rich cultural heritage

The museum is not only for industrial history enthusiasts but also for those interested in social history and the evolution of working life. It offers insights into the lives of the workers, their living conditions, and the communities that developed around the industry.

The museum’s extensive collections include:

  • Artworks, tools, textiles, and household items
  • Cast iron stoves and heaters
  • Reconstructed settings such as a foundry, kitchen, schoolroom, carpentry shop, shoemaker’s workshop, and cinema

Radio museum

The Radio Museum is a special section within Norrahammar Industry and Local Heritage Museum. It showcases the development of radios, gramophones, and cameras until the digital age transformed Swedish homes.

Practical information

Opening hours vary by season. Near the museum, you can enjoy a shopping at Bruket i Norrahammar.

Tabergsådalen

Månsarp, Taberg, Norrahammar, and Hovslätt together form the Tabergsådalen, the valley through which the Taberg River flows. Here, you'll breathe in Swedish industrial history and encounter breathtaking nature, entrepreneurship, and creativity. At the top of Taberg, 343 meters above sea level, you can enjoy an incredible view while savouring the famous shrimp sandwich. Discover scenic hiking trails, Norrahammar Museum, the Tabergsgruvan and Bruket in Norrahammar

Good to know

  • Accessibility: Elevator available
  • Café/Restaurant: Nearby
  • Parking: Yes
  • Toilets: Yes

How to get here

  • From the E4: Exit at Torsvik/Taberg and head west toward Taberg. In Taberg, turn right toward Norrahammar. Pass under a viaduct and follow signs to the museum.
  • From Jönköping: Drive south via Råslätt–Norrahammar. Pass Norrahammar’s center and follow signs to the museum.
  • Take bus lines 27 or 28 between Jönköping and Norrahammar. The Norrahammar Folkes Hus stop is about 200 meters from the museum. For schedules and tickets, visit JLT.se External link..
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