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.
Cycle or walk the emigrant trail
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.