Björkborn Manor

Björkborn Manor, in Karlskoga, Sweden, was the very last residence of Alfred Nobel.[1] The manor was completed in 1814 with the purpose of serving as residence for the family who owned Björkborn Ironworks.[2]

Björkborn Manor
General information
AddressBjörkbornsvägen 10
Town or cityKarlskoga
CountrySweden
Construction started19th century
Website
Björkborn Manor

The manor was included in the purchase when Alfred Nobel acquired Bofors-Gullspång in 1894.

History

21st century

Björkborn Manor acts as a museum as of the 21st century. The museum offers guided dramaturgical tours of Alfred Nobel's former residence.[3] Conferences can also be hosted at this location.

Official visits

The King and Queen of Sweden visited Björkborn Manor in 2013 during their official visit to Örebro County.[4]

References
  1. "Björkborn Manor". NobelPrize.org. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  2. "Björkborn Manor – Alfred Nobels Björkborn" (in Swedish). Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  3. "Alfred Nobels Björkborn | Visit Värmland". www.visitvarmland.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  4. "The King and Queen visit Örebro County - Sveriges Kungahus". www.kungahuset.se. Retrieved 2020-12-12.


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