New curator at Hildasholm
After six years, Kicki Kobdock Haak is stepping down as curator at Hildasholm. As of 1 January 2026, Lena Hafdell will take over - with broad experience from the cultural sector and a
2 September 2025
Welcome to Hildasholm
- Surprise house and gardens in Leksand
On the banks of Lake Siljan in Leksand lies Hildasholm, the doctor and author Axel Munthe's wedding gift to his wife Hilda. The house from 1910 is well preserved and surrounded by a fantastic Arts and Crafts centre with gardens in close interaction with nature.
During the summer season we offer guided tours, art exhibitions and events for the whole family. Stroll through the gardens, enjoy a coffee in our café and experience the wings of history in one of Dalarna's most fascinating environments.
Welcome to discover Hildasholm!
Calendar of events
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Save the date: Hildasholm Christmas Market | 1763807400 22 November, 2025 |
What's new
Late summer opening hours from 25 August
Late summer opening hours from 25 August: weekdays the garden 10.30-15.00 (swish entrance). Weekends 30-31/8 and 6-7/9 open as usual, 7/9 open house in the main house.
27 August 2025
Harvest market and folk music festival at Hildasholm
Full day at Hildasholm 6 September! Harvest market with local flavours during the day and folk music in the garden in the evening. Part of Hildasholm Music 2025. Free entrance to both events!
12 August 2025
Hildasholmsmusiken 2025 - a week of music, meetings and magic
Hildasholmsmusiken 6-13 September offers classical music, folk music and atmospheric concerts. Right now: 25 % discount on tickets until 14 August!
6 August 2025
Guided tours
Join us for a guided tour inside the beautiful house at Hildasholm. Our knowledgeable guides will take you through the house and its amazing history. Get to know the Munthe family and feel the wings of history in the house from 1911.
The garden is shown by our gardener, and includes both history and gardening knowledge.
Hilda's café
A unique and beautiful garden café in Dalarna, a perfect destination for the whole family.
Here you can enjoy both walking, beautiful nature and good lunch or coffee in the centre of Leksand.
14 green rooms
Many of the gardens at Hildasholm are the work of Hilda. She created them with inspiration from the Arts & Crafts movement. In recent years, a kitchen garden and a medicinal garden have also been added.
During July, gardener Ingemar Blomqvist shows the garden every Tuesday and Thursday at 13.
A sustainable visitor destination
Environment and sustainability are an integral part of our work and permeate our entire organisation. Read more about how we work on these issues.
What our visitors think
A cultural and historical gem in the centre of Dalarna
Hildasholm is a unique time machine that lets you experience the high society of the early nineteenth century in a fascinating way. The love of beauty and culture shines brightly in every room. And the feeling that this is not a museum but a real home makes the visit extra memorable.
Hildasholm in Dalarna
Hildasholm, what a beautiful place.
I understand that Axel Munthe and Hilda fell in love with the place. Nice that you got to see so many rooms and the guide was good at telling. Cosy café with good coffee and the garden was beautiful
Easy to park and plenty of toilets
Interesting and enjoyable
Nice place to have a coffee, walk around the gardens, take a guided tour of the house. A couple of interesting and pleasant hours. Very interesting about Axel Munthe and his family.
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