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Ekehagen Ancient Village is an open-air archaeological museum, and one of the largest ancient villages in Scandinavia! Using reconstructed milieus, guided tours and activities, we bring prehistoric times to life. Along the beautiful natural path through the village you will find settlements with houses and huts from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages.
Apart from the ancient dwellings, Ekehagen also includes a kitchen garden, the ‘prehistoric store cupboard’, with naturally growing herbs and cultivated garden produce.
The animal pens are home to the village’s wild boars and Linderöd pigs, whilst cows and sheep are allowed to wander around freely.
Cafe and restaurant
Recharge the batteries at Ekehagen’s Café before again venturing out into prehistoric times. We serve hot food, sandwiches, home-baked cakes, ice cream, and hot and cold drinks. Bon appetit!
You can also bring a packed lunch to enjoy in the village or in the picnic area near the carpark.
Opening hours and prices
- Spring season: 26 May – 19 June: Saturday– Sunday 11 – 16
- Summer season: 23 June – 11 August: daily, 11 – 17
- Autumn season: 15 August – 31 August: saturdays and sundays 11-17
Contact
Phone: +46 515 88 67 60
E-mail: ekehagen@falkoping.se
What can we do at Ekehagen Ancient Village?
A day during the summer season
On a normal day, you explore the ancient village independently, with a map and access to unmanned activities. Find out what it would be like to work as an archaeologist in the Archaeology School, paddle a dugout canoe, dig and sow in the Stone Age farmer’s field, play games or sports, or watch the animals. And more! Every day, you can try archery; our guide will show you what to do.
Spring and autumn season
You explore the ancient village independently, with a map and access to unmanned activities. Join the Prehistoric Hunt – where are the animals hiding? Find out what it would be like to work as an archaeologist in the Archaeology School, dig and sow in the Stone Age farmer’s field, play games or sports, or watch the animals.
Find us!
We are located just north of Åsarp, by Road 46 between Falköping and Ulricehamn.
Driving directions
Ekehagen is located in West Sweden, outside Falköping and approximately 126 km from Gothenburg.
From the south: Approximately 30 kilometres from Ulricehamn. Turn right at sign just after Åsarp, immediately after the bridge across the river Ätran.
From the north: Approximately 20 kilometres from Falköping. Drive around 50 kilometres through the villages of Slutarp and Kinnarp, then continue for a few more kilometres. Turn left by sign just before you cross the river Ätran and enter the village of Åsarp.
By public transport
Travel by train to Falköping railway station, then continue by bus towards Ulricehamn (service no 209). Get off at the stop Alvareds bro or Ekehagens Forntidsby, depending on which route the bus takes. For timetables, see vasttrafik.se
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Motorhome pitches
Four pitches with electricity. No grey water disposal. Access to WC and refilling of water. Showers at additional fee. Open May-October. Price: 200 SEK/night.