Kulturen

The Christmas market at Kulturen in Lund is not worth the time at all. Kulturen in Lund is certainly interesting if you want to learn more about Swedish history and culture, but their Christmas market is a waste of time. The selection of food was so disappointing that we chose to find another place in Lund to get some better and cheaper food.

A large open museum of Swedish culture in Lund, few temporary exhibitions are hosting there, all of them are very interesting, and there are lots of exhibits of different houses and cultures which shows the Swedish life from the 1600s to the modern days The open museum area is pretty large and it's perfect to enjoy a cozy afternoon there. There's a restaurant, a café and a souvenir shop with some very interesting books. You'll most likely spend more than 2 hours there thetefore is better to go there earlier.

What a wonderful experience we had at this museum. It was way bigger than I could have imagined and we spend a solid three hours there. Lots of different houses that give you the feeling how life was back in Sweden. Very well preserved and plenty of interaction. There are many activities you can do in the museum which also makes it fun for kids. Only feedback I have is that not everything is translated in a convenient way.

A beautiful open air museum about houses in Sweden from the 16th until the 20th century, some from the country-side others from villages and cities of southern Sweden. All free accessible and some with nice exhibitions. The museum is located in a city area with old buildings from the 16th century onwards worth wandering around.

I was quite impressed with the open-air museum. Apparently, throughout the last century, they have taken old buildings from around Sweden as they were about to be demolished and took them apart and reassembled them here as life-size exhibits, showing life in eras past. The 18th century parsonage and the wooden church are probably the most impressive items in this museum. But one can also visit a 1920s mason's apartment, or tan early 19th century house of a local university professor (he lived well). The whole place is very kid-friendly and one can spend anywhere between two hours or a whole afternoon there.

A very nice open air museum with various old buildings. You can walk into some of them and see how people lived in the past. There are also various exhibitions in different museum buildings.

Wasn't really my thing in the end, but there are lots of diverse arts things to see here, so it is worth it though! I was also a bit tired this day

This museum is amazing! It is very well organized and visitors can travel back in time and see how the previous generations used to live. It is very kids friendly and families can have a really great time in this museum! Visitors can easily invest 5 hours in it. People there are very kind and friendly!

This was our first trip to Sweden and we chose Lund for our destination. We picked this museum from the web because it looked interesting. It is an outdoor museums that showcases life in Sweden hundreds of years ago. They have a number of historical buildings, including one that is the oldest in the area. Each building is either furnished with period items or it is a museum with a theme such as printing presses. We enjoyed our short time here and would recommend this to others who like historical museums.

Wonderful museum! The day we went it was very quiet, and was an informative and relaxing experience. We got a coffee and wandered in and out of the various buildings, imagining how people lived in each one. Also loved the knitting exhibit--photo attached.

I am a nerd. And have been this way as long as I can remember. As a child, you wouldn't find me dabbling in things like Polly Pocket and Furbies - no siree. I was too busy hand washing clothes in the yard and educating my younger sister on the three R's in our closet turned schoolhouse. I have always had a fascination with history and the lifestyles of those of the past, so when The New York Times travel section "told me" to go to Lund, Sweden to see the world's second oldest open air museum - I couldn't refuse. I'm quite certain the writer of the Lund article was speaking directly to me. Either way, tucked away within the winding cobblestone streets of this Swedish university town sits an open air museum offering a sneak peak into history as far back as 1100. Imagine everything from Vikings and skeletons to thatched-roof homes with traditional Swedish architecture (think darling heart cutouts on shutters and bed frames with handpainted flowers). At around 20 US bucks a pop, it's a bit on the pricey side - especially when you're nearing the end of your trip and feeling quite financially drained. (Too bad the US dollar is worth peons in the Scandinavian region...) My old days of handwashing clothes and dishes for kicks and giggles comes alive every time I enter a park like Kulturen or Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana. Kulturen starts out with a traditional indoor three-story museum that provides you with background information before launching you into the the village of ancient homes, churches, barns and summer homes. The only thing that felt missing from the outdoor portion of the museum was a herd of goats, litter of chickens and maybe some Swedes dressed in traditional garb asking me questions like "Would ye like to help me church this here butter?" (Notice how I just made a Swedish accent sound hillbilly?) If this had been an interactive park, you know you'd find my ass churnin' that butter. Overall, we walked away feeling a bit more educated on the Skane region, Lund and Viking history than when we had entered. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some beets that need tended to in the garden.

What a great way to spend a few hours! Kulturen is an open-air museum. I didn't know what that means before going here, but my understanding is that you're not just in a building, you're walking around a village, essentially, and part of the museum is what's inside the village buildings, but part is also the buildings, themselves. So there's something Disneyland-y about Kulturen, as the buildings often look magical in an old and charming way. In some the doorways are so small that you have to crouch down just to get in and out, and the roofs are covered in grass. In Kulturen, there is plenty to see... summer houses, well-displayed artifact museums, gardens, a metal shop, etc. Equally great on a rainy day.

One of the coolest things in Lund! Features houses from different time periods in Sweden, plus additional Swedish cultural exhibits (such as traditional wedding outfits from different eras), and a house with old book press machinery. Gift shop has some cool stuff, and there is even a play area for the kids both inside (crafts) and outside (small playground).

This is a wonderful place to see if you are at all interested in how Sweden was when my grandparents left Sweden to come to America. There are people demonstrating some of the ways people actually lived - from the rich to the poor who worked hard to make a living. The mini-glacier which descended on northern Europe made it difficult to grow enough crops to feed everyone. One of my main objectives in coming to Sweden was to see what life was like 100+ years ago. Well worth a visit!

Awesome expansive outdoor museum with a lot of interesting historic stuff. Really one of the only interesting things you can show to tourists for a couple of hours in Lund, so it should definitely be on your to-do list. The history is cool but going through these restored/recreated building and seeing just how people lived is pretty eye-opening (especially if you're visiting in late fall/winter and it's freeeeezing). They have some other exhibits on weddings and other traditions but I think just walking around outdoors is the best part.