Åsle Tå

Falköping, Sweden

Åsle Tå lies in the countryside just to the east of Falköping. It is a living museum made up of a historic collection of traditional crofters’ cottages. This is the place to come if you are interested in the way of life of ordinary farmers in the area in the past. There is a restaurant here and a shop. Guided tours are available for groups by arrangement.

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Åsle Tå 1, Falköping, Sweden
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Founded: 18th century
Category: Museums in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Liberty (Sweden)

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www.asleta.se

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

nidal hamdan (7 months ago)
I like it
Peter Hunt (8 months ago)
Nice location next to the museum, plenty of room inside and outside, friendly staff, nice snacks and food.
Karin Lane (2 years ago)
Great old village. The old houses are excellently laid out with interesting histories. Absolutely marvellous ice cream in the cafe
Jasmine Boyle (2 years ago)
Nice and interesting old village.
dot (2 years ago)
Not much to do, just something
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