Near Astrid Lindgrens Värld you’ll find Astrid Lindgrens Näs, a fascinating cultural centre set on the farm on which Lindgren grew up. There’s a permanent exhibition about the writer’s life and temporary exhibitions inspired by Lindgren’s stories and legacy. The true highlight, however, is the 30-minute guided tour of Lindgren’s faithfully restored childhood home. Call for tour times.
Guides bring the place to life with entertaining anecdotes, which you can ponder over a decent coffee and a book at the centre’s cafe and gift shop. New in 2014 are the beautiful gardens now open to the public. When you’ve reached ginger-plait overload, wander down Storgatan for a fix of quaint 18th- and 19th-century wooden abodes.
