A journey through time and space

Welcome to the interactive guide to Verner von Heidenstam’s life at Övralid – a journey through time and space where you’ll embark on a fascinating exploration of one of Sweden’s most celebrated authors and Nobel Prize laureates in literature. Step into his world and discover the places and moments that shaped his extraordinary life and work.

Through interactive presentations and stories, you’ll get a close-up view of Heidenstam’s life, from his early years and sources of inspiration to the milestones that defined his career. We’ll take you through the beautiful surroundings of Övralid, where every stone and tree carries stories and memories from the author’s life.

Explore his workspace, where ideas took shape and his most famous works were born. Walk through the garden where he found peace and inspiration in the beauty of nature. Listen to stories about his friends, loved ones, and rivals, and how they all influenced his creative journey.

This interactive guide is not just a journey through Heidenstam’s life but also an opportunity for you to reflect on the legacy of one of Sweden’s literary icons and perhaps find new insights and inspiration for your own creative journey. So, sit back, open your senses, and let’s immerse ourselves together in the world of Verner von Heidenstam at Övralid.

To the first floor

First floor

1.Intro

Welcome to Övralid, the home of the national poet Verner von Heidenstam. Here he…

3. The Library

This is Heidenstam’s favourite room, where you can see his armchair, the radio he…

4. The Study

This room is a bit dark and gloomy, but nothing was supposed to distract Heidenstam…

5. The Hallway

The statue was made by the famous sculptor Carl Milles, who had been inspired by…

6. The Dining room

In here they had breakfast at 9 a.m., lunch at noon and dinner at 6 p.m. The…

7. The Kitchen

These were the domains of Ida and Frida, the housekeeper and the cook, his two…

To the second floor

Second floor

9. Ida’s room

The first room to the left is the housekeeper’s room. Notice that almost all the…

11. The Pink guest room

The second room to the right was always used by the Prince Eugen.

12. The Forest room

(view to the forest instead of the lake): The second room to the left was also a…

13. Heidenstam’s bedroom

Heidenstam’s bedroom: is the third room on the right hand side. In here he closed…

10. The Chinese guest room

This is the first room to the right. The explorer Sven Hedin always spent his nights…

14. The two rooms furthest down the corridor

The two rooms furthest down the corridor belonged to Kate Bang. The one you can have…