WELCOME TO DUVEMÅLA!
Duvemåla is a cultural heritage site located north of Emmaboda. Discover the unique history of Rundqvistagården, closely connected to author Vilhelm Moberg, and enjoy a coffee break in our café. You're welcome to plan your visit!
Duvemåla is part of Glasriket
External link., one of Sweden’s most well-known visitor destinations, where craftsmanship, history, and nature experiences come together. Alongside Glasriket’s traditions of glassblowing and cultural heritage, Duvemåla creates a connection between Småland’s rich history and the present.
THE HISTORY OF DUVEMÅLA
Duvemåla is located just north of Emmaboda. It was here that Vilhelm Moberg’s grandmother was born in 1833. This place inspired Moberg to create the character Kristina in his The Emigrants(Utvandrarna) novels, borrowing many traits from his grandmother.
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The last residents of the Rundqvist farm were four siblings: Hertha, Naemi, Martin, and Mauritz. All four remained unmarried and lived together in an old-fashioned way. They were extremely frugal and lived without electricity, telephone, running water, or sewage. They rarely bought anything. When the last of the siblings passed away in 1989, the truth about their wealth was revealed. The siblings had saved one million kronor in cash on the farm. With no will and no heirs, the entire estate was transferred to the General Inheritance Fund. The farm was valued at 5 million kronor. In 1992, Emmaboda Municipality succeeded in acquiring Rundqvistagården.
A visit to Rundqvistagården takes you back to a time when self-sufficiency was a natural part of everyday life.
CAFÉ IN DUVEMÅLA
No excursion is complete without a break. Visit our cozy café, where you can enjoy traditional Swedish fika with delicious treats and relax in our charming garden.
NATURE AND CULTURE AT RUNDQVIST FARM
At Duvemåla’s Rundqvist farm, you will find a museum where visitors can explore the area’s history and its connection to Vilhelm Moberg’s The Emigrants series. Here, you can experience life on the farm and hear stories about those who once lived there.
PLAN YOUR VISIT TO DUVEMÅLA
Duvemåla is open during the season and offers activities for families and history enthusiasts alike. Come visit us and create lifelong memories in this unique piece of Småland’s cultural heritage.You are warmly welcome to contact us for more information about group bookings
DISCOVER VILHELM MOBERG’S HOMELAND
There is much to explore in Vilhelm Moberg’s birthplace, including exhibitions, filming locations, literary sites, and memorials.
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