This museum lets you travel back in time to the rural Estonia of old. The vast, forested park is filled with thatched, 18-20th-century farm buildings, windmills, a wooden chapel and a village school, with staff demonstrating how people lived and worked in times past. An ideal place for families to take a picnic and escape from city life.

Alsters Herrgård, a mere 8 kilometres east of Karlstad, holds the legacy of the beloved Swedish poet Gustaf Fröding, who was born here in 1860. Delve into the poet's life through guided tours, where anecdotes and poems bring his history to life. The restaurant, set in a period manor, serves home-cooked meals, while the café beckons with delightful homemade pastries. The estate's verdant park provides a panoramic view of Vänern, complemented by a play forest for children. In the east wing, there's a gallery and shop while in the west wing, local handicrafts from all over Värmland are sold.

With the help of modern multimedia, the Seaplane Harbour in the wooden architecture suburb Kalamaja tells exciting stories about the Estonian maritime and military history promising a "sea full of excitement" for the whole family in an area that would take nearly 2 million A4 paper sheets laid down side by side. The museum’s display that comprises of more than a couple of hundred large exhibits revitalizes the colourful history of Estonia. In the outdoor area, visitors can tour a collection of historic ships, including the Suur Tõll, Europe's largest steam-powered icebreaker.