Svindersvik — Attraction in Nacka kommun

I actually applaud to the museum for the brilliance and commercial approach in squeezzing every penny out of nothing. Svindersvik is a fine example of the place where there's nothing to see and nothing to do. The place was donated to the museum although by itself it has zero historical significance and value: neither kings, nor queens lived there, no coups, no revolution, no scientific breakthrough was happening there..... The interiors are nothing to shout about and the premises are not all well kept. If your visit is a part of some package deal - it's okish...if you consider paying for it - don't waste your money. And they do not have tours in English, only...

A classic rococo summer house from the 18th century. Svindersvik was designed by architect Carl Hårleman in the 1740s for Claes and Johanna Grill. During the summer on Saturdays and Sundays, the current owner shows and guides visitors around the Nordic Museum. The guided tour takes about 50 minutes. Afterwards, you can visit the cafeteria located in the old brewery. Well worth a visit and not at all expensive to get an insight into how the rich merchant families lived around the 17th-18th centuries. The price of coffee in the cafeteria is at normal Stockholm prices for a...

Svindersvik is the summerhouse of late Claes Grill, a well-known trader and merchant in the middle of the 1700 in Sweden. He later became involved in the Honorable East India Company. Today it’s owned by the state and a wonderful preserved 1700 house open for private exhibitions. The mansion also have an apple garden. Please have one and rest for a while in the garden before the tea is served by a page on the...