Industrial history

Lögdö Bruk – one of Sweden’s best preserved ironwork communites of old
The mine was founded in 1685 and was in use until 1878, after which large-scale farming took over in the area. Buildings such as the church, farm, barn, manor, and baker’s cottage, all built at different times, give a good image of an industrial settlement.  In 2004 a municipal heritage centre was built so as to preserve and develop this historically valuable site.
Visit Lögdö Bruk to experience its historical atmosphere and join in the many activities of its summer programme.
Location: Lögdö
Tel.: 060-802 28

Merlo Slott
Villa Merlo, or Merlo Slott as it is also called, with its turreted towers stands like a Rhenish medieval castle. It is built of granite, limestone and yellow Flensburg brick.
The main building was erected in 1883-1885 as the summer residence of the timber magnate, Fredrik Bünsow. Its architects were Isak Gustaf Clason and Fritz Eckert. Clason is most well-known for Nordiska Museet and Hallwylska Palace in Stockholm. Some of the rooms are well-conserved, including the library (known as the ‘knights’ hall’). Fredrik Bünsow (1824–1897) was born in Germany and came to Sweden in his twenties. He built up a successful timber industry based in Timrå.
Merlo Manor is not generally open to the public. SCA should be contacted for more information and about possible guided visits.

Wiftavarfs industrial settlement
The ship industry at Wifsta Warf developed at the end of the 18th century. This was followed by saw mills and later a fine-paper plant. There are no industries there today, just a small settlement with a manor, houses and a pump-house which is now used as a chapel for christenings and weddings.  There are splendid walks in the area and a little guest harbour. Wifsta Varfs Herrgård, the local manor, is privately owned and offers overnight accomodation.
The Wifsta Warf local history society can be contacted for a guided tour. Ring Hans Johansson for more information tel.: 060-58 00 03.
For accomodation at Wifsta Varvs Herrgård:  tel. 060-57 66 34 for more information.