Anniversary at the museum
The sewing machine became the first civilian product for Husqvarna after almost 200 years only manufactured weapons for Swedish armies. We want to tell much more about this story both on social media and at the museum during the year. As a foretaste a timeline can be found at https://www.husqvarnaviking.com/sv-SE/About
Read moreHusqvarna lawn mowers – more than100 years!
1919: Beginning of Husqvarna lawn mowers In 1918 Husqvarna purchases the Norrahammar Works (NHB) – founded in 1877 – south of Jönköping. Norrahammar had specialized in agricultural tools and also had a good iron foundry, so it was perhaps logical to deploy the production of lawn mowers there. It is not clear whether it was Husqvarna or Norrahammar who had come up with the idea to develop lawn mowers. It is however believed it was [—]
Read more73 Rödqvarnor!
During the Husqvarna-Rally, a total of 73 Rödqvarnor were gathered in Smedbyn in Huskvarna. A world record!
Read more31 819 visitors 2018!
Thank you! Husqvarna Museum wishes to extend a big thank you to all visitors of 2018 – groups as well as individuals. For the fourth consecutive year we have reached more than 30 000 visitors. We are both proud and grateful for all attention the museum has been shown. Welcome back!
Read moreWelcome back Husqvarna bicycles!
On the Thursday of the 22nd of February we at Husqvarna Museum had the pleasure to host the presentation of Husqvarna’s new bicycles! After 50 years in abeyance the production of Husqvarna bicycles has been resumed. This is done in a partnership between Husqvarna Group and the German bicycle manufacturer Pexco. Last time Husqvarna’s name adorned a bicycle was in 1968 when Swedish bicycle manufacturer Monark-Crescent in Varberg ceased their production of Husqvarna bicycles. The [—]
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