Växbo Kvarn

Bollnäs, Sweden

Växbo was the center of cotton manufacturing in Sweden in 1700s and 1800s. The factory, still used in summer season, is well-preserved. You can see a beautifully preserved watermill complete with dam and millpond. There are guided tours of the mill and the surrounding area. The miller’s house has been converted into a restaurant, where you can eat in idyllic surroundings. There is a mill museum where you can learn more about the history of the place, together with an old pottery and smith’s forge. A barn sells high quality handicraft products.

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Växbo, Bollnäs, Sweden
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Founded: 18th century
Category: Industrial sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

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www.halsingland.se
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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Tusse Sommar (4 years ago)
Amazing food. And such a lovely setting and shopping.
Nicklas Bergström (4 years ago)
Very nice restaurant with good quality food and a lot of local produce. The grill buffet has a good selection of meat, sides, sauces and salads. Service could be a little better, but nothing major to complain about there either.
Johan Djerf (4 years ago)
This is a chicken wing
Adrian Shields (4 years ago)
Super beautiful place and high quality food, but it's also a bit price. But you get what you pay for + they have an ice cream buffe
Milos Obradovic (4 years ago)
Good. Service, food, ambience.
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