World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station — Attraction in Varbergs kommun

Visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites is always a top priority for travel enthusiasts, and during the last May holiday, we decided to explore the surroundings of VARBERG with our family. One of our main goals was to visit the historic “ Grimeton Radio Station”. Unfortunately, the museum and guided tours were closed at the time, so we couldn’t access the interior exhibits or the famous Alexanderson transmitter. However, the creative and communication-themed playground on-site was a great surprise and kept the kids engaged and happy. This place offers much more than history, it’s a wonderful learning opportunity for children and an inspiring way to spark curiosity about technology and communication. The site is well-equipped with a large and convenient parking area. During the tourist season, it’s also easily accessible by bus. The drive itself is a joy, taking you through scenic routes with lush green fields, peaceful forests, and open countryside. The peaceful landscape, iconic radio towers, and the sense of stepping into an important chapter of 20th-century innovation made the visit truly worthwhile. A must-see spot when in the Varberg area, especially for those interested in history, technology, or simply...

This is so cool 😎 a brilliant piece of science history exactly in the pre-electronic period. The Varberg Radio Station at Grimeton in southern Sweden (built 1922–24) is an exceptionally well-preserved monument to early wireless transatlantic communication. It consists of the transmitter equipment, including the aerial system of six 127-m high steel towers. Although no longer in regular use, the equipment has been maintained in operating condition. The 109.9-ha site comprises buildings housing the original Alexanderson transmitter, including the towers with their antennae, short-wave transmitters with their antennae, and a residential area with staff housing. The architect Carl Åkerblad designed the main buildings in the neoclassical style and the structural engineer Henrik Kreüger was responsible for the antenna towers, the tallest built structures in Sweden at that time. The site is an outstanding example of the development of telecommunications and is the only surviving example of a major transmitting station based on pre-electronic technology. UNESCO WORLD...

Definitely worth a visit if you are a radio enthusiast interested in early wireless communications systems. Huge historic transmitter hall with an impressing pool of machineries and electronic equipment to produce an "on-air" morse-coded radio signal selectively tuned to 17.2 KHz. Excellent exhibition with numerous visual "hands-on" displays" which invite to explore the techniques behind - even for non-technicians. Large km-ranging antenna field with wire installations spanning across six 127m towers. Online ticket purchasing with QR code to enter all buildings. Public test transmissions a few times a year which can be received all around the globe, like on Feb 13th 2023. Outstanding educational...