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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

EventsDate
Workshop: Ink painting - flowers1746363600 4 May, 2025
Knitting in the garden1750690800 23 June, 2025
Forest bathing at Hildasholm1751531400 3 July, 2025
Konsert: ARKEN1751569200 3 July, 2025
Workshop: Knitting flowering mittens1752397200 13 July, 2025
Knitting in the garden1752505200 14 July, 2025
Workshop: Paper flowers - peonies1752919200 19 July, 2025
Forest bathing at Hildasholm1753345800 24 July, 2025
Knitting in the garden1753714800 28 July, 2025
Leksand Culture Days1754524800 7 August, 2025 - 11 August, 2025
Forest bathing at Hildasholm1755160200 14 August, 2025

What's new

En grupp på sex personer står tillsammans inomhus i en avslappnad miljö.

Friends of Hilda

The Friends of Hildasholm are now forming a Friends Association to strengthen the community around this unique cultural environment.

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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.

En guide i blå skjorta och röd axelbanderoll talar till en grupp besökare.

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.

Två kvinnor njuter av fika på Hildas Kafé.

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.

En man i blå skjorta och halmhatt arbetar i trädgården.

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.

Vita liljor i full blom omgivna av grönska och lila blommor.

What our visitors think

JanPalmblad
JanPalm Leaf
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.
Monica
Monica
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
Mattias B
Mattias B
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.