Here you'll find the places mentioned in Vilhelm Moberg's epic series about emigration, which reminds us of life in the Småland countryside around the mid-1800s.
Glasriket—part of Vilhelm Moberg’s birthplace. If you want to experience the historic sites mentioned in the novels about *The Emigrants*, this is where you’ll find them. In the heart of Småland, with its red cottages, stone walls, and wattle fences—the real-life setting behind the stories. Here you’ll find Korpamoen, Ljuder, Kristina’s Duvemåla, Åkerby, and Klasatorpet, among others. Experience *The Emigrants* in real life.
Between 1846 and 1930, nearly 250,000 people from Småland emigrated to America, and on a tour of the areas around Emmaboda, Lessebo, and Tingsryd, you’ll recognize many places from the books and movies. There are also places here associated with stories from Vilhelm Moberg’s childhood. This is where he was born and went to school. This is where he held his first jobs, before becoming a world-renowned author. The surroundings, nature, and people from his childhood have shaped several of his famous novels, and there are many places to visit to learn more about his life.
There are many ways to explore this historic region. On foot or by bike along the Utvandrarleden trail, or by car along the KulTuren route. No matter how you travel, you’ll enjoy a journey rich in history, drawing on the stories of the emigrants and Vilhelm Moberg.
Experience Vilhelm Moberg’s hometown. The trail takes you to places that inspired the world-famous novel. Here you’ll also find locations mentioned in the books that have made the Småland countryside famous to so many.
Hike or bike the Utvandrarleden trail with both lodging and meals included. Enjoy nature and history during the day, and return to a set table and made-up beds in the evening. Choose from different packages to customize the number of days and distances.
Listening when someone tells a story adds an extra dimension. It’s also the storytelling tradition with the longest history. Here you’ll find stories about the place where Vilhelm was born, his early school years, and the Åkerby crossroads.
Here you'll find the website where you can really "dive deep" into the life of the author Vilhelm Moberg, as well as learn about the association that honors his memory.
Just outside Glasriket, in Växjö, you’ll find Utvandrarnas hus. Various exhibitions depict the great waves of emigration to America in the 19th and 20th centuries. Here you’ll also find archives, research activities, a library, as well as a restaurant and café. A must-see for the curious.
A nature experience at your own pace, with cultural elements. On foot or by bike
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