On-going renovations

Renovation of “Kvarnbron” Bridge

Huseby Bruk carries hundreds of years of history – from Stone Age settlements to the expansion of the ironworks. Flowing water has always been at the heart of the site, and the bridges crossing the Helige River have connected people, travel, and trade for centuries.

However, the passage of time and the forces of nature leave their mark. In 2020, Huseby Bruk was affected by unusually high water flows that damaged the historic stone roller bridges. The smaller bridge between the Old Forge and the manor park has already been restored, and work is now beginning on the larger Kvarnbron Bridge.

During the renovation period, the bridge will be closed during certain morning and evening hours. However, it will remain open during our regular opening hours, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The work is expected to continue until late autumn.

Renovation of the Old General Store (Brukshandeln)

For nearly 160 years, the General Store at Huseby Bruk has been an integral part of life here. A new chapter is now beginning as the National Property Board of Sweden starts a renovation of the building, which means that the store will remain closed for a period of time.

The store has a long and rich history dating back to the 19th century and has been a natural gathering place at Huseby for generations.

Bruksgatan, the street where the store is located, was once an important route connecting Malmö and Stockholm. As a result, the store became not only a local meeting place for people working at the ironworks, but also a stop for travellers seeking goods, supplies, and news from the surrounding region.

The Old General Store at Huseby opened in 1866 in a building that is even older. Its first shopkeeper was Peter Magnus Pettersson from Hjortsberg. Opening a rural store here was considered controversial at the time, as many believed that merchants should remain in Växjö. However, as coffee became increasingly popular in Sweden, rural stores gradually gained wider acceptance.

Since then, Huseby’s General Store has served many purposes. In addition to being a store, it has at various times housed a bicycle shop, a petrol station, and other businesses. The building holds a living history that reflects both the development of the ironworks and the changes that have shaped Swedish society.

The current renovation will ensure that the General Store remains an important part of Huseby’s cultural heritage and can once again welcome visitors in the future.

For questions regarding the renovation projects, please contact the National Property Board of Sweden.