Linné - 2007
2007 will see the 300th birthday of Carl von Linné – one of the most influential botanists and scientists of all time. The anniversary
celebrating the occasion will focus on the natural sciences importance for society. The Linné year will be officially opened January 28 and a national week of festivities will be arranged in connection to his birthday on May 23. In the Västra Götaland region the anniversary will be noticed in most of its 49 municipalities.
A Linné relay will take place June 28 – August 8. The Linné year celebrations will be officially closed on December 15.
More information: www.linne2007.se and www.vastsverige.com

Skövde Art Gallery and Museum of Art, Skövde House of Culture
One of the country’s most beautiful art galleries is in Skövde. It has exhibits throughout the year. The Art Gallery features temporary exhibits reflecting current themes, as it is a stage for contemporary art. The Museum of Art is a stronghold of Swedish women’s art.

Visit studios, galleries and art cafes along Hornborga Area.

Henrik and Gerd Allert, Skövde
Ceramic sculpture, painting, graphic art and textile images.
Pre-booked visits. Groups of 20. Coffee and cakes by prior arrangement.
0500-46 12 27, 0703-72 17 48
www.henrikallert.se, www.gerdallert.se

Ateljé Jan Andersson, Tidan
IndiJan Art
Acrylic painting, collage and graphics in the form of monotype prints from stone and plastic. Pre-booked visits. Groups of 40-50. Coffee and cakes. Paint your own pictures, courses. Course fees.
0500-44 21 51, 0708-95 25 53
www.indijanart.se

Ateljé ”Broddetorpar´n”, Bjällum, Broddetorp
Leiif Holgersson
Natural scenes in water colour and oil, plus drawings, textiles etc.
Accordion collection and museum of old rural store.
Open during crane season, Easter, All Saints, Michaelsmas:
Sat and Sun 12-17. Pre-booked groups, groups Apr-Oct,
30-80 people. SEK 50 per person.
0500-49 12 64, Fax 0500-49 12 02

Workshop & Gallery, Kjeckestad
Per Brandstedt & Gunilla Cedmar
Wood, furniture and art for daily use. Also private and public commissions. Shop and gallery in lovely old village. Open Wed-Fri from 14-17, Sat 10-13. Advance bookings for larger groups, ca 25 people.
0501-355 82
 , www.brandstedt.se

Ateljé Hagen, Varnhem
Göran & Annette Magnusson
Paintings. Textile art, urns etc of papier maché. Pre-booked visits. Bring your own coffee and cakes. Groups of ca 20 people.
0511-603 56, 0737-15 39 66

Martin Hansson, Husaby Kyrkby
Sculptures, ceramics, bronze, wood, concrete, iron. Pre-booked visits, max 20 people. Try activities like sculpture, fees for demonstration and materials. Artworks shown. Bring your own coffee and cakes, to eat in an exciting setting.
0511-34 30 47, 0706-10 81 34
 

Ateljé Holgers, Norra Lundby
Lasse Holgersson
Oil, water colours. Often scenes relating to motor vehicles.
Open the last weekend in month from March – June, Sat & Sun 11-17. Aug – All Saints: Sun 11-17. Other times by prior arrangement.
Groups of ca 25. Art exhibit and antique shop.
0511-600 54, 0709-96 00 54
 , www.lasseholgersson.com

Ateljé Idékällan, Tidaholm
Uno & Ingegerd Gustavsson
Brushed wrought iron, ie candleholders. Water colours, text collages, handicrafts of silver wire and textile. Pre-booked visits. Groups of ca 20.
Coffee served by prior arrangement.
In summer, tours around the large garden.
0502-410 17, 0705-41 86 40

Jensens Ateljé, Vårkumla
Kristian Jensen
Painting in ink, pencil and collage techniques. Motives from the organic mystique of nature and observations on our daily life. Pre-booked visits. Groups of 20-30.
0515-335 10
 , www.jensensatelje.se

Karleby Konst & Hantverk, Karleby
Maj-Liz Hedendahl
Water colours and textile prints. Shop with art and handicrafts, also by other artists and craftspeople. Ceramics, photography, filting etc. Open in summer, the rest of the year pre-booked visits. Groups of 50-60.
0515-370 60, 0703-10 49 79
 

Keramikboden, Kilstorp, Sätuna
Åsa Gustavsson
Ceramic production, oil paintings, water colours, chalk and graphics. Pre-booked visits. Group size: one bus. Sales of ceramics, studio tours.
Gallery in operation from April-October.
0515-72 70 93

Konstgården Redberga, Falköping
Christina Wiberg
Harald Wiberg’s collections, animals and nature. Private collection of famous Swedish artists: Zorn, Liljefors, Carl Larsson, Bauer and Arosenius. Pre-booked visits. Groups of 10-15. Coffee served by prior arrangement. Harald Wiberg’s art: SEK 20 per person, home: SEK 80 per person.
0515-72 60 62, 0515-72 60 60

Ateljé Kuletomten, Axvall
Wivian Tuuri
Water colours. Pre-booked visits. Groups of ca 10 welcome June-September.
0511-620 14, 0703-11 47 45
www.kro.se

Lassagårdens Keramik, Skövde
Eva-Lena Anderson, Robin Anderson
Turned pots and dishes, voluptuous figures. Crane statues of stoneware and steel. Dragons, birds. Raku fired ceramics. Weekdays 12-18, Sat 10-13. Cafe, minigolf with Skövde motives.
Studio tours and demonstrations of turning. Try turning and decorating your own mug. For groups of 10-50.
0500-48 41 71
www.lassagarden.se

Löfwings Ateljé & konstcafé, Broddetorp
Göran Löfwing
Representative art: animals, nature and people. Oil, water colours, ink and pencil. Restaurant and cafe.
Jan-Mar: Sat-Sun 11-17. April: Wed-Fri 11-16, Sat-Sun 11-18. May: Fri
11-16, Sat-Sun 11-18. June-July: Sat-Sun 11-18. Aug-Dec: Sat-Sun
11–17. Other times by agreement. Open mid-Jan to Feb: Sun 11-17. Mar-July: Sat-Sun 11-17.
Other times by agreement.
0500-49 14 03, 0703-49 14 23
 , www.lofwings.com

Lilla My, Tidavad
May-Anne Joslin
Ceramics of stoneware, clay, raku and black-firing. Sculpture and textile images of decorative weavings, textile prints with and without etching and freehand embroidery. Pre-booked visits. Groups of ca 10. Coffee and cakes by prior arrangement.
0501-321 25
 

Kerstin Ljungkvist, Tiarp
Water colours and graphics. Scenes from nature, esp. flowers. Pre-booked visits May-Sept. Groups of ca 10.
0515-360 84
 

Galleri Mejeriet, Broddetorp
Raija Aalto Persson
Water colours, oil and tempera. Textile crafts. Unique, beautiful christening robes, cushions and blankets. Pre-booked visits. Groups of ca 35.
The Christening Gallery open from January 2006. Lectures given, fee upon agreement.
0500-49 14 40, 0733-25 14 91
 , www.gallerimejeriet.se

Maria Segerström, Vilske-Kleva
Paintings and graphics. Pre-booked visits. Groups of ca 20.
0702-46 02 20

Ateljé Skogsåsen, Östra Tunhem
Ingemar Tinnert
Nature, birds, landscapes and old scenes. Pre-booked visits. Groups of 10-15.
0515-72 04 43
 , www.tinnert.se

Ateljé Stenhuset, Tidan
Åke Rosén
Graphic arts business and portrait photography. Graphic design for printing and Internet. From idea, text and image to finished product. Pre-booked visits. Groups of 10. Price for lecture and demonstration of printing, as per agreement.
0730-35 26 78
 , www.stenhusetbtb.se

Stone Sculpture Park, Tidan
Ludmilla Pawlowska
Art gallery only open on Ascension weekend.
At other times by prior arrangement. Close by is Lilla Askeberga sculpture park, with works in limestone by a number of international artists. The sculpture park is always accessible.
0500-47 09 45, 0500-47 02 76
 

Mats Svensson, Brismene
Water colours and black and white graphic art, with motives from the local countryside. Only pre-booked visits. Max 20 people.
0504-120 23, 0707-51 91 11
 , www.matssvensson.se

Textilarena, Stenstorp
Ewa Perzanovska
Textile art, theatre costumes, sewing of corsets, medieval clothing and hats. Pre-booked visits. Groups of ca 20. Museum with textiles, cooperage museum and textile exhibits.
0500-49 20 04, 0709-65 96 08
 , www.nastegarden.com

Ateljé Åsen, Östra Tunhem
Fredric Sehéler
Paintings in oil and water colour. Exhibits generally at Easter. Also groups at other times, ca 15 people, by appointment only. Simple cafe during Easter.
0515-592 99, 0708-43 01 00
 , www.snw.se/konst

Enjoy the countryside and the picturesque gardens along Hornborga Area.

Alphems Arboretum, Floby
One man has created this collection of trees, containing 220 deciduous trees and bushes, plus more than 100 conifers from around the world. The park is over 100 years old. Every tree is numbered. Park is always open, and guided tours can be arranged. Entrance fee.
0703-70 93 04 (guide)  ,
www.alphem.se
Open: Cafe 14 May - 21 Aug: 13-17 all days but Thurs 16-20.
0702-41 20 33 (cafe).  

DaCapo, Hantverksskolan, Mariestad
A garden used for educational purposes, with projects and interesting plants. Always open, bookings recommended for guided tours.
0501-143 34 (guide), www.dacapo.mariestad.se

Ekehagens Forntidsby, Åsarp
Open-air museum for the Stone, Bronze and Iron Age.
Herb garden with plants, some used in the operations.
Open: 13 May to 8 July: 10-16, 9 July to 20 Aug: 10-18
Guided tours, food and coffee can be arranged. Entrance fee.
0515-500 60
 , www.ekehagensforntidsby.se

Heljesgården, Broddetorp
A living museum that shows how farmers lived around the turn of last century. Kitchen garden for children. Crop rotation. Take a folder and follow the hiking track. Accessible at special events like Hornborga Day. Operated by Västergötlands Museum. Visible from the road.
0511-260 82
www.vgregion.se

Herrtorps Qvarn, Härlunda, Skara
A newly created water garden and herb garden, located in the middle of the Flian stream. You can fish, canoe or go on a beaver safari. Cafe, restaurant and self-contained apartments in historical mill setting.
0511-37 21 73, 0709-38 37 99
www.herrtorpsqvarn.se,  

Karleby Handelsträdgård, Karleby
Nursery with large range of unique geraniums. Geranium festival 2-3 times a year.
Open: Weekdays 9-18, Saturdays 9-13 from 1 May to Midsummer, also Sat and Sun 9-15.
0515-371 50
 

Klosterträdgården, Gudhem
Convent garden with herbs and mediaeval roses.
Convent museum. Open: Garden always open, museum open 20 Mar – 30 Sept. Guided tours and coffee at Café Cecilia can be booked for groups.
0515-72 00 11(guided tours), 0515-72 00 60 (cafe)

Källåsen, Horn, Väring
A garden to walk in. Shop with gifts, rare potted plants, binding and courses. Advance bookings for garden tours and cafe.
0500-44 12 48

Lidaforsgården AB, Edsvära
Small orchids and lectures. Pre-booked groups only. Hotel and restaurant also available.
0512-701 77
www.lidaforsgarden.com,  ,
 

Logården, Odensåker
Folklore centre with herb garden, folklore museum and info point for lake Östen. Herb garden is always open. Open: Cafe Mon-Fri: 12-16, from Mar to mid-May also Sat 12-17, Sun 10-17.
0500-44 20 96

Moholms Handelsträdgård, Moholm
Nursery with special selection and pleasant atmosphere. Flower arrangements for various events in life.
Open: Weekdays 9-18, Saturdays 9-13.
0506-200 52, or 0737-403 10.
www.perenna.com

Melldala Trädgård, Lerdala
Nursery with everything from water features to fruit trees. Wide range of old-fashioned roses. Planting works are accepted.
Open: 1 April to 15 June: Weekdays 10-19, Sat and Sun 9-15. 16 June to 30 Aug: Weekdays 10-17, Sat 9-12.
Other times by prior arrangement.
0511-801 30
www.come.to/melldala,  

Nästegården, Sätuna
A welcoming garden, with rare plants.
Plant sales. Textile museum. Guided groups, bookings required. No visits without bookings. Coffee and walk in garden. SEK 100 per person, minimum group 10.
0500-49 20 04
www.nastegarden.com,  

Rånna Visningsträdgård, Skövde
The Agricultural Society of Skaraborg operates this demonstration garden, with plants that create different spaces. Well-labelled plants. Guided tours can be booked in advance.
0511-248 26
www.hush.se/r,  

Uddetorpsskolan, Skara
Summer-flowering gardens where every plant is identified. Always open.
0511-268 50
www.naturbruk.nu/uddetorp

Wardins Gårdsprodukter, Korsgården, Jäla, Floby
A cabbage farm with more than 50 different KRAV certified plants. Coffee and tours can be booked. Open: July, August and September Thursdays 10-17, other times by prior arrangement.
KULTUR in the cabbage farm is available on Sundays in August.
0515-470 51, 0708-92 11 19
www.wardins.se,  

Åsle Tå, Falköping
The best-preserved cottage environment in Sweden, still on its original site. Garden always open, for guided tours book in advance. Entrance fee. Museum and cafe 1 May – 31 Aug 10-18, Wednesdays 10-21. Other times by prior arrangement.
0515-360 48
 , www.asleta.se.

Öbergs Plantskola, Varnhem
Nursery with a wide selection where you can find information and inspiration.
Open:Weekdays 9-18, weekends 10-15.
0511-600 26
 , www.obergs.se

Örtagården, Klosterkyrkan, Varnhem
66 names herbs. Info on how the herbs can help against various ailments. Always open, guided tours can be booked. Cafe nearby. Entrance fee for the church.
0511-265 34 (guide)
www.svenskakyrkan.se/skara.

All visits must be booked in advance!

Bernice & Dan Johansson, Undenäs
Garden from the 1940s with over 800 plants.
Accommodation and coffee can be pre-booked.
0505-200 01, 0705-94 76 91
http://medlem.spray.se/bernicedan

Carina Johansson, Berg, Timmersdala
Garden on a farm, with many perennials.
0511-821 29
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Alice & Karl-Erik Larsson, Böckersboda, Lyrestad
Garden with carpentry, water and cosy settings.
0501-505 61

Karin & Stellan Olsson, Marum, Skara
Collector’s garden with trees and perennials. Coffee can be booked in advance.
0511-375 190
 

May & K-G Johansson, Skultorp, Skövde
Sloping garden from the 1960s with limestone walls.
0500-43 36 05

Inga-Britt & Rune Kindbom, Skövde
Mature garden with lots of perennials.
Fruit garden.
0500-43 37 59

Irene & Erland Hermansson, Hanåsen, Hällestad
The forest is the closest neighbour to this garden oasis.
0515-402 22, 0706-67 72 54

Berit och Åke Törnqvist, Mariestad
Residential garden with stoneworks.
0501-150 95

Gösta Mannerhill, Simsjön, Skövde
Sloping garden with sculptures, climbing plants and both rare and common varieties.
0500- 48 86 66

Henric Nyström, Stenstorp, Falköping
Orchid garden, with orchids for sale.
0500-45 04 46