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.

Address

Åsle Tå 1, Falköping, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 18th century
Category: Museums in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Liberty (Sweden)

More Information

www.asleta.se

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Falbygden Museum (8 km)
Skörstorp Church (6,5 km)
Agnestad Church Ruins (6 km)

Skara Cathedral (27,3 km)
Läckö Castle (61,5 km)
Varnhem Abbey (22,9 km)
Habo Church (38,1 km)
Sofiakyrkan (52,2 km)
Gudhem Abbey Ruins (10,3 km)
Husaby Castle Ruins (42,6 km)
Husaby Church (42,5 km)
Jönköping County Museum (52,9 km)

User Reviews

nidal hamdan (2 years ago)
I like it

Peter Hunt (2 years ago)
Nice location next to the museum, plenty of room inside and outside, friendly staff, nice snacks and food.

Karin Lane (3 years ago)
Great old village. The old houses are excellently laid out with interesting histories. Absolutely marvellous ice cream in the cafe

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