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Jönsas

The Jönsas farm consists of a farmhouse and a barn. The farmhouse was moved there in 1970 from the Timmerås farm in Förlanda parish. The older residence burned down in 1953

History of Äskhult

There is much that indicates that people have lived here for several thousand years. Settlements have been discovered, primarily in the fields of Göttas and Jönsas, with cooking pits, or hearths, that can be dated back to the Bronze Age, approximatel

Äskhults' four farms

The hamlet consists of four farms built closely around a village square. The buildings were erected during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and remain on their original sites despite the redistribution reforms during the 1800s

Göttas

The Göttas farm is located in the southeastern part of the hamlet and is surrounded by the farmhouse, the stable, the barn, and the earth cellar. There is a small fruit orchard behind the stable

Derras

This farm is called “Derras” after the word for “neighbour” and has always had that name. The farmhouse has likely been a “high loft” cottage since the beginning. Previously, there was another farmhouse on the farm, located where the gathering place

Groups

Come along on a guided tour where you’ll meet our maids and farmhands, who will skilfully tell the story of the hamlet of Äskhult – infanticides, members of Parliament, lay assessors, and strong women. And also the work on repairing and restoring the

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The hamlet of Äskhult

In Äskhult, you’ll step right into a genuine hamlet from the 1800s, with roots in the 1600s and 1700s

Hiking paths

The scenic agrarian landscape around Äskhult is perfect for walks and hikes. There are four signposted trails in the area, varying in length and difficulty

Bengts

Bengts farm is located in the southwestern part of the hamlet and is a farmhouse – a residence and a barn. The farmhouse was built in 1850 and is the last building constructed in the hamlet; it replaced an older cottage that was located closer to the

Renovations

At one time, all the residences, or farmhouses, were one-room cottages with turfed roofs, like the Jönsas farmhouse that was moved to Äskhult in the 1970s

The farms in the hamlet of Äskhult

Here, you can read about the various buildings

Hours and admisson

Äskhult – a hive of activity throughout the season. Guided tours, midsummer celebrations and an autumn market are only a few of the season’s events. Welcome

Äskhult hamlet

Visit another age. Your voyage of discovery starts here. 20 km outside Kungsbacka

The Äskhult Cultural Reserve

The Äskhult cultural reserve was formed in 1997. The purpose of the cultural reserve has been to preserve the hamlet of Äskhult – a cultural and historical total environment unique in the country

Hiking paths in Äskhult

The scenic agrarian landscape around Äskhult is perfect for walks and hikes. There are four marked trails in the area, varying in length and difficulty

Bengts farmhouse

The café serves lunch, ice cream and freshly-baked pastries