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LESJöFORS MUSEUM

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It’s situated in a rural and industrial town, Lesjofors in Varmland. It’s definitely NOT the most recognized place in the world –on the contrary. The town itself feels rather abandoned as you enter. The only sign of life when I last visited was a small Thai food stall, placed in the centre of the town and on the side of the main street. One person was queuing up, at 12:30pm on a Friday afternoon. The buildings look untouched since about 1952 and the only car I saw moving was an old (pink) Chevrolet from around the same year.

The actual museum is in an old factory, and outside there are large bronze ‘sculptures’ randomly positioned. The ‘sculptures’ are different parts from the machines in the factory, too large to put inside of the museum. The feeling you get is the same as when you walk in to ‘Trash City’ at Glastonbury or when you watch the film ‘The Warriors’.

And this fascinating ‘opening’ makes the rest of the venture so very special.

The actual inside of the museum successfully reflects the history of Lesjofors and in most aspects Sweden in general.

Have a look below.

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