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Buildings of the Alkartano estate, formerly called Frugürd, was founded in the early 1600s. The manor grounds reflect 18th-century style. |
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The members of the Nordenski family, including explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskiöki, who discovered the Northeast Passage. The Nordenski family were prominent geologists in the 19th century. |
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Pictures of the Nordenski family. |
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A display of the achievements of the Nordenski family. |
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Gustaf Nordenski was one of the primary people who archealogists who explored the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings in Colorado. The book, by Gustaf Nordenski, is titled The Cliff Dwellings of Mesa Verde. |
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The second floor of the central part of the house is a balconey which is open to the central chamber on the first floor. This area is a drawing room and library. |
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Another view of the second floor balconey. The main building with the unusual second story drawing-room, dates from 1805. |
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The stairway leading to the second floor balconey. |
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The master bedroom on the first floor of the manor house. |
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The central chamber of the house, which is open to the second floor. This room is furnished in the manner of the early 19th century. |
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Decorative painting along the wood moulding in the house. |