If you want to see something different, visit Mannaminne in Nordingrå, in the High Coast. Mannaminne can be described as an open-air museum, but also as a place for art, culture and concerts. One thing is certain, there is hardly any other place like it in all of Sweden!
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Mannaminne in Nordingrå
Mannaminne in Nordingrå began to be created in 1980, by artist Anders Åberg and his wife Barbro Åberg. The area includes historic buildings, vehicles, museums and art.
Mannaminne is located in Nordingrå, almost two kilometres northeast of Kramfors, in Ångermanland.
Visiting Mannaminne in Nordingrå
So what is it like to visit Mannaminne in Nordingrå? The short answer is that it's amazing, fascinating and dizzying. This place is huge, with lots of buildings, vehicles, museums and art. Finding a common thread is not easy and you may find yourself a little dazed when you get here.
It is easy to be fascinated by the artist, Anders Åberg, and everything he must have had in his head. By the way, did you know that he is also, together with artist Karl-Olov Björk, behind the art at Solna metro station?
Buildings in Mannaminne
In Mannaminne there is a large number of historical buildings, which the artist Anders Åberg has collected over the years. There are old buildings from different parts of Sweden, but also from our neighbouring countries, and even from Hungary! In the area you will find the Round Lodge from Härnösand, the Norway House, the Estonian House, the Hungarian House and the Stave Church.
Cars, trains and aeroplanes in Mannaminne
If you like vehicles, there is a lot to enjoy at the open-air museum in Nordingrå. In the tram halls there are several old trams from Sweden, Norway and Germany.
The area also contains the mythical 'Silver Arrow'. According to several urban legends, this subway car is believed to have been a train where the dead travelled, including to Kymlinge station, a station that was never used and was therefore considered a station where the dead get off.
For example, there is a story about a girl who had been to a disco in the centre of Stockholm and was about to take the metro home. She thought the passengers looked a bit strange, and when the train finally stopped, they were at Kymlinge station. The girl's fellow passengers walked up to - and through - the locked door of the station. According to one version of the story, the girl was later found dead, and according to another, she was found alive a week later, but terrified.
Mannaminne also contains a large number of cars and a military aircraft, a Saab 35 Draken.
Museums in Mannaminne
When visiting Mannaminne, you can also take the opportunity to see a whole bunch of different museums. These include the Coastal Museum, the Agricultural Museum, the Technology House and the Bureaucracy Museum. There are lots of gadgets, from all sorts of eras.
Art in Mannaminne
Not least there is art in Mannaminne, which is perhaps not surprising given that Anders Åberg was an artist. Among other things, Åberg is known for his wooden sculptures of different types of houses, often in the form of models, and the open-air museum features a number of these delightful creations.
As well as houses, it felt like music, and the people of the world, were a recurring theme.
Inn at Mannaminne
It may be worth mentioning that there is a restaurant, the Värdshuset, in the area.
Where can you stay or park your motorhome?
If you want, you can actually stay at Mannaminne overnight. In the area there are hotels, bed & breakfasts and cottages that can be rented. We travelled by motorhome and camped at Norrfällsvikens Camping, Stugby & Marina. This is a large and scenic campsite, next to four nature reserves and a charming fishing village.
More to see and do in the neighbourhood
There is a lot to see and do in the neighbourhood of Mannaminne. For example, you can visit cosy Barsta, take the boat to Högbonden or experience nature at Norrfällsviken. When you are in the High Coast, you don't want to miss out on Mount Skule or Slåttsdalsskrevan in Skuleskogen National Park. Please also read all our tips for things to do to do in the High Coast. Below you will find even more tips on things to see and do in Ångermanland.
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Have you visited Mannaminne in Nordingrå?
Have you visited Mannaminne in Nordingrå? How was your experience, and what are your favourite memories? Please tell us!
Frequently asked questions about Mannaminne
What is Mannaminne in Nordingrå?
Mannaminne is a unique and artistic facility located in Nordingrå, in the High Coast. It is a cultural and historical site with several museums, art installations and exhibitions.
What activities can you do at Mannaminne?
At the Open Air Museum, you can visit museums and galleries, and admire artworks and sculptures scattered throughout the area. There is also an inn where you can eat. Events and concerts are also organised.
What does man-memory mean?
The word man's memory means 'in people's memory'. For example, "the worst winter in living memory" can refer to the worst winter that we, living people, can remember.
facts about Mannaminne in Nordingrå
- Landscape: Ångermanland
- County: Västernorrland County
- Municipality: Kramfors
- Location: in the village of Häggvik in Nordingrå, just north of Kramfors.
- Formation: Started construction in 1980
- Artist: Anders Åberg (1945-2018)
- Read more: You can find more information at Open air museum website
Good to know about Mannaminne in Nordingrå
- Opening hours: Mainly open during the summer months. See the Open Air Museum website for current opening hours.
- Prices: Adults 150 SEK, children up to 18 years free, annual pass 250 SEK (2023).
- Guided tours: Daily guided tours are given in the summer, 50 kr/person. Children up to 18 years old participate for free.
- Accommodation: There are hotels, bed & breakfasts and cottages in the area.
- Food service: The Värdshuset serves lunch, coffee and dinner.
- Activities and events: Many different activities, programmes and events, such as art exhibitions, lectures, authors' evenings, colouring workshops, concerts and more.
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Monica says:
We have been there too, about 15 years ago. But nothing seems to have changed! We were on our way to Kiruna and it was in autumn - not a single person more than us! Absolutely crazy place actually, like entering someone's surly brain with a collection of gadgets, various political messages in the middle of rusty trams (the third tram from Norrköping that I went to school with), and just a stave church and then a J 35 in a blissful mixture.
It was fun and different but also felt very stale and neglected - hopefully they can afford to maintain it better in the future. Definitely a place to visit - as the name suggests, once you've been there you won't forget it!
06 June 2023 - 8:16
Helena says:
I can imagine that a lot has remained since then!!! Yes, it is a "crazy" place! One always wonders what the artist was thinking about, if he perhaps woke up in the middle of the night with new ideas ... 😉.
06 June 2023 - 18:58
bmlarstravellingblog says:
We visited Mannaminne a couple of years ago and can't really decide what we liked about the place; different is a good expression.
One wonders what they were thinking when they organised everything....
We also stayed at Norrfällsviken and went for a cosy walk over pebble beaches.
06 June 2023 - 9:29
Helena says:
I understand what you mean! We liked it a lot, but it is total disorder and sometimes it itches a little in the fingers after "organising" a little, haha. Glad you were at Norrfällsviken, nice!
06 June 2023 - 18:59
Ditte says:
I usually visit Mannaminne with a guide as we have been here on business trips. Very different, to say the least. The museum was closed for a few years because the economic aspect was rather unclear. But it seems to have been sorted out now.
And the risk of forgetting "Mannaminne" is small. And it's a blissful mix where many gadgets and buildings have their own history.
Good for you with a visit here.
06 June 2023 - 11:59
Helena says:
Certainly extra interesting to visit with a guide!!! I'm not fully aware of how it works now, but understood that it is run by a foundation.
06 June 2023 - 19:00
Lena in Wales and a bit everywhere says:
A place that appeals to me.
Never visited the place.
Have a nice weekend!
10 June 2023 - 9:15
Lena - good for the soul says:
Oh, my God. What a place! Just getting all those big vehicles there must have been a project in itself! Fascinating place!
Hug Lena
14 June 2023 - 5:43