About Torsby Finnish Settlement Centre

A visit here is the perfect place to start before hiking to one of the Finn settlements, which are unique in the world, and located right nearby. Here, we tell the stories of people who have lived and worked for centuries in what came to be known as the Finnskogen area. A forest that goes on for many miles, and is full of tradition, folklore, mystery and breathtaking nature.

The Torsby Finnish Settlement Centre is a museum and an important meeting-place. We work to ­preserve and highlight the history of this area. We wish to give you knowledge of the past, and a ­new perspective on the life of the present.

History of the centre

The centre opened on June 2nd, 1993, and was ­originally located in central Torsby. It was moved
to the current premises in 2014. The house is a ­rebuilt school, and in 2016, the architecture of the building was declared the winner of the international WAN Adaptive Reuse Award. Torsby Municipality and The centre is run by Torsby Municipality and ­Värmlands Museum.