Welcome to be inspired by local cultural heritage in Småland!
On April 25th it is finally time for our project Cultural Villages and the initiative Expedition Cultural Heritage to hold its first ”village safari.” A local study trip that this time goes through Sävsjö municipality, where we will meet passionate individuals who have found different ways to share their cultural heritage. There will be a strong focus on how to make history come alive, from theater and music to crafts and food culture.
We invite those who are passionate about cultural heritage to join us for a full day where we will meet entrepreneurs and volunteers who work to keep the Småland history alive. Those who are already participating in or want to be part of the project have first dibs, but everyone interested in cultural heritage is welcome to join.
Last registration date: April 17th
Practical info
We will have our own bus leaving from Alvesta at 09:30. Participants can hop on there or on the way to Vrigstad, alternatively make their way to the destinations on their own. The project covers lunch and snacks.
We have a limited number of places, so register in good time. Also, inform about special dietary needs and choice of transport.
For questions and registration, contact Sofia Jaeger at: sofia@leaderlinne.se or tel. 070 56 00 243.
Download the entire invitation and program in PDF here: Village safari spring 2026
Schedule for the day
09:30 Departure from Alvesta
Gathering in the parking lot at Alvesta Folkets hus for those who want to ride with our village safari bus.
10:30 Visit to Gamla Bankgården in Vrigstad
The guides will tell about the work to preserve the old premises and how the idea of offering historical coffee parties emerged. With time for conversation and exchange of experiences. Read more: bankgarden.se
12:00 Visit and lunch at Forssa Kvarnagård
The owner Claes showcases the mill and tells about their journey from miller to pizza baker. He also shares their best tips for running a tourism business. Read more: forssakvarnagard.se
Lunch: We will try Forssa's own Småland sourdough pizza – with isterband and potatoes.
14:00 Visit to Komstad mill
Guided tour in the mill area, with the local shop and the courthouse. Read more: komstadkvarn.se
Snack: Ostkaka and presentation with Olof and Anna-Karin Rostedt, who show films from their outdoor theater and talk about how they work to bring Komstad to life for visitors.
Around 16:00 Return trip
Expedition Cultural Heritage is a local initiative where three different projects, sharing the purpose of preserving cultural heritage in Småland, collaborate. The projects themselves are run individually by Leader Linné Småland (Cultural Villages), Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan Kronoberg (The Local Cultural Gold) and Coompanion Kronoberg (Cultural Heritage Power). All three are co-financed by the European organization.
Published: March 23, 2026
