Töllstorp Industrial Museum

Töllstorp Industrial Museum - where culture meets nature

A very popular museum in the region is Töllstorp Industrial Museum. Our heritage is something we take great pride in, and it is clearly reflected in our visitor sites.

Töllstorp is a living museum where the water wheels still turn, just as they did in the past. On site, you can watch traditional wire-drawing and the production of everyday items such as pot handles, whisks, mousetraps, harness parts, hairpins and safety pins, all made using wire from Gnosjö. During the summer, the museum is open daily and offers light refreshments and fika. During the rest of the year, visits can be arranged by contacting the museum in advance.

A Living Industrial Heritage
Today, the site includes two remaining mills, a blacksmith’s workshop and Gnosjö’s first automatic machine, built in 1881. In the early days, the wire was pulled using horse power, but around 1750 production shifted to water power, a smart solution that shaped the industry for generations. In true Gnosjö spirit, cooperation with neighbouring mill owners ensured a stable water supply for production further downstream.

Guided tours follow a loop that is mostly along a gravel path. If walking the route is not possible, you can instead watch a filmed version of the guided tour in the main residential building on site.

And yes, some rather unusual products have been made here too, including “chicken glasses”.

Contact:
Phone: +46 70 551 04 88
Email: tollstorp@telia.com