Julita gård Travel Guide

Free Guide: Step into early 1900s Swedish manor life amid lakeside parks, heritage gardens, and blooming orchards at this Södermanland treasure—open year-round for serene escapes.

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Step into early 1900s Swedish manor life amid lakeside parks, heritage gardens, and blooming orchards at this Södermanland treasure—open year-round for serene escapes.

Julita Gård is a preserved early 20th-century manor estate in Södermanland, Sweden, featuring a grand park, historic buildings, and specialized gardens including orchards, rose gardens, and peony displays. Managed by Nordiska Museet since 1941, it offers guided tours, seasonal events, a café, shop, and family play areas during summer, with the park open year-round for free.

1.5–4 hrsTime to spend

$Budget

OutdoorSetting

4 / 5Mobile signal

On-site amenities

Restrooms
Drink options
Food options
Seating areas
Picnic areas
Trash bins
Information boards

4.2 Very good · 1,497 Google reviews

Plan your visit

Opening hours

Every day10 am–5 pm

Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.

Address: Julita gård, 643 98 Julita
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Getting there

Car

Drive from Katrineholm center, 25 km away, in 25-35 minutes via Route 223; free parking available on-site, though spaces fill during summer weekends.

Bus

Take regional bus from Katrineholm station to Julita stop, 40-50 minutes with hourly services in summer; 50-80 SEK one-way, short 1.5 km walk along flat roads follows.

Train + Bus

Arrive by train to Katrineholm Central from Stockholm (1 hour), then transfer to local bus; total 1.5-2 hours, 150-250 SEK including train fare.

Bicycle

Cycle from Katrineholm along scenic paved routes, 1-1.5 hours for 25 km; flat terrain suits most riders, bike racks on-site.

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Manor House Legacy

Nestled beside Lake Öljaren in western Södermanland, Julita Gård stands as a remarkably intact manor estate capturing rural life at the dawn of the 20th century. Donated to Nordiska Museet by its last private owner, Arthur Bäckström, in 1941, the property preserves original buildings, interiors, and landscapes that evoke the era's aristocratic countryside living. The main manor house, flanked by stables, carriage houses, and farm structures, forms a cohesive ensemble of red-painted wooden architecture typical of Swedish gentry estates.

The estate's layout reflects self-sufficient gentry operations, with spaces dedicated to agriculture, horticulture, and daily management. Visitors wander through rooms frozen in time, from grand salons to utilitarian kitchens, offering glimpses into the social hierarchies and domestic routines of the period.

Expansive Park and Lakeside Setting

The estate's park unfolds across expansive grounds sloping gently toward Lake Öljaren, blending manicured lawns, winding paths, and mature trees for leisurely strolls. Open year-round with free access, it serves as a serene outdoor haven even in off-seasons when indoor facilities close. Towering oaks and lindens frame vistas of the water, creating a picturesque backdrop that shifts with the seasons—from spring blossoms to autumn foliage.

Picnic spots abound amid the greenery, inviting visitors to linger with packed lunches amid the tranquil ambiance. The park's design emphasizes harmony between cultivated nature and wilder edges, embodying 19th-century landscape ideals.

Diverse Specialty Gardens

Julita Gård boasts an array of culture-historical gardens, each curated to showcase heritage horticulture. The kitchen garden supplies fresh produce in geometric plots, while the hop yard recalls brewing traditions. The rose garden bursts with heirloom varieties, and the peony garden features rare cultivars in vibrant displays during peak bloom.

The orchard spans over 300 fruit trees, including clone archive varieties preserved for genetic diversity. The orangery houses a prized collection of antique pelargoniums, their scents perfuming the air. These gardens highlight sustainable cultivation practices rooted in Sweden's agrarian past, with plants available for purchase during summer.

Seasonal Activities and Farm Life Exhibits

Summer brings guided tours through preserved interiors, revealing artifacts from daily manor operations. Exhibits in former barns display Nordiska Museet's vast agricultural collection, spanning from the 1500s to modern times with tools, vehicles, and archival materials. Family zones include play landscapes inspired by Pettson and Findus, blending education with recreation.

Events tied to the growing season—such as apple days and craft markets—animate the grounds, complemented by a museum shop offering sustainable country living goods and a café with local flavors.

Adjacent Culinary Haven

Julita Wärdshus, helmed by acclaimed chef Tommy Myllymäki, anchors the estate's gastronomic side. This inn serves seasonal lunches and dinners using regional ingredients, with reservations required for evenings. It extends the manor's hospitality tradition, pairing farm-fresh produce with innovative Swedish cuisine amid elegant surroundings.

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Best time to go

Quietest: Jan, Feb & Mar · before 9am or from 8pm

How busy it gets, month by month Estimated

Jan: 10% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
Feb: 10% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
Mar: 10% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
Apr: 20% of the busiest month
May: 40% of the busiest month
Jun: 80% of the busiest month
Jul: 100% of the busiest month
Aug: 100% of the busiest month
Sep: 60% of the busiest month
Oct: 40% of the busiest month
Nov: 20% of the busiest month
Dec: 30% of the busiest month

How busy it gets, hour by hour Estimated

7am: 10% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
8am: 20% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
9am: 40% of the busiest hour
10am: 60% of the busiest hour
11am: 70% of the busiest hour
12pm: 80% of the busiest hour
1pm: 90% of the busiest hour
2pm: 100% of the busiest hour
3pm: 90% of the busiest hour
4pm: 70% of the busiest hour
5pm: 50% of the busiest hour
6pm: 30% of the busiest hour
7pm: 20% of the busiest hour
8pm: 10% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest

Busy times are Evendo estimates for a typical year, to help you plan. Actual crowds vary with events, school holidays and the weather.

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