Kattlunds Farm

Kattlunds, Sweden

The Kattlunds farm (Kattlunds Gård) was established in the Middle Ages. There are still some original buildings remaining (like stable), the newest ones were built in the 19th century. The ruins of medieval defense tower are located close to the farm. Kattlunds is owned today by Gotland Museum and is open to the public in summer season. There is also a giftshop and café.

References:
  • Wikipedia
  • Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

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514, Kattlunds, Sweden
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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Sweden
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Sweden)

More Information

www.gotland.net

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Marina Jakobsson (18 months ago)
Denna härliga gård i medeltidsmiljö med restaurang i gamla huset och uteservering i örtagården museum och butik med lokal tillverkning
Bengt Ståhlström (2 years ago)
Great lunch to a very reasonable price! Service was superb.
Philip Tappin (2 years ago)
Good food, not managed very well. Should work on communication amongst employees and definitely not run out of of the main course on the daily buffé at 13.30 when it goes until 17.00
Nat Ho (3 years ago)
Good quality buffet lunch with grilled pork, soup and salad. Garden is the perfect place to sit in to enjoy fika or lunch.
Anders Lindgren (3 years ago)
Old farm that's now is a museum. Nice place to have a fika.
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