This is where he spent his childhood and youth in the late 18th century.
Geijersgården, an old mannor house, is the birth home of author Erik Gustaf Geijer. Today a museum and memorial ground of three well known Swedish cultural figures - Erik Gustaf Geijer, Fredrik August Dahlgren and Uno Troili. F.A Dahlgren (1816-1895) who lived on Geijersgården for a period of time is the author of the famous play "Värmlänningarna", which is played in the amphitheater at Ransäters Hembygdsgård every year.
Uno Troili (1815-1875) is a well known artist, who is mostly known for his portraits. He was also Erik Gustaf Geijers nephew. There are many well-preserved items here, such as paintings, books and furniture.
Visit Geijersgården to learn more about Erik Gustaf Geijer and for an experience of a bygone era.
For information and reservations, please contact Munkfors-Ransäter tourist information, +46 563-54 10 81 or tourist@munkfors.se.
Summer opening
In addition to the Culture Days, the manors' most experienced guide, Peter Stefansson, will offer guided tours twice a week. No advance booking is required.
June 24–July 24 and August 5-7
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2.00 PM.
Please note that the tours are conducted in Swedish.
Culture Days
Held from July 26 to August 3, with no advance booking required.
Read more about the Culture Days here.
New!
A small permanent exhibition is now open on the upper floor of the Wärdshus at Ransäters hembygdsgård.
It features unique photographs from the book Järnets Rike – portraits, nature scenes, and interiors from the Geijer Museum.
2025
May-September. Advance bookings only.
Geijersvägen 2, 68493 Ransäter
50 km north of Karlstad and 10 km south of Munkfors, along road 62.
