Here you will find the places mentioned in Vilhelm Moberg's emigrant epic, which reminds us of life in the Småland countryside around the middle of the 19th century.
Glasriket - part of Vilhelm Moberg's birthplace. If you want to experience historical places that are mentioned in the novels about the Emigrants, this is where you will find them. In the middle of Småland with its red cottages, stone walls and hedgerows, the real scene behind the stories. Here you can find Korpamoen, Ljuder, Kristinas Duvemåla, Åkerby, Klasatorpet, among others. Experience the Emigrants for real.
In the years 1846–1930, nearly 250,000 Småland immigrants emigrated to America, and during a tour of the areas around Emmaboda, Lessebo and Tingsryd, you will recognize many places from the books and films. There are also places here with stories from Vilhelm Moberg's childhood. This is where he was born and went to school. It was here that he had his first jobs, before becoming a world-renowned writer. The environment, nature and people from his childhood have characterized several of his famous novels and there are many places to visit to take part in his life.
There are many ways to experience the historic district. On foot or by bike on the Utvandrarleden or by car along the KulTuren. Regardless of the means of transport, you get a tour with a lot of history from the stories of the Emigrants and Vilhelm Moberg.
Experience Vilhelm Moberg's home village. The trail takes you to places that inspired the world-famous novel. Here you will also find places that are mentioned in the books and made the Småland countryside known to so many.
Hike or cycle the Utvandrarleden with both accommodation and food included. Enjoy nature and history during the day and come to a set table and made-up beds in the evening. Choose between different packages to customize the number of days and routes.
Find out more about Vilhelm Moberg. He was born here in Utvandrarbygden and his childhood has shaped and inspired his world-famous stories about the immigrants. Here you will also find tips on specific places to visit and accommodation related to Vilhelm Moberg and his stories.
Listening when someone tells a story creates an extra dimension. It is also the narrative form with the longest history. Here you can find stories about the place where Vilhelm was born, the first school years and Åkerby crossroads.
Just outside the Glas Kingdom, in Växjö, you will find the House of the Emigrants. In various exhibitions, the great wave of emigration to America in the 19th and 20th centuries is depicted. Here you will also find archives, research activities, a library as well as a restaurant and café. A destination for the inquisitive.
With a guided tour you get more out of your hike. You get to listen to the history and the stories in the place where it went. As close and as authentic as it can be. Let yourself be swept away by the wings of history.