Hammarby

Photograph by Björn Tingström

Photograph by Björn Tingström

Like a pearl, Hammarby lies on the flat land surrounding Uppsala, where Carl Linnaeus would build his home. Here, he had his unique collections and carried out his research and teaching. Even today, his study room looks just as it did in the 18th century. This unique and historical environment contains many genuine 18th century artifacts.

Linnaeus’ museum on the hill above Hammarby. Photograph by Björn Tingström

Linnaeus bought Hammarby in 1758 along with three neighboring farms and other lands nearby. Upon his death in 1778, he was the greatest landowner in the parish. Of Linnaeus’ lands, some fields and ditches remain with their original 18th century names, and a small fraction of his land has even been continuously cultivated. It is important that these agricultural surroundings and the pastoral views that greeted Linnaeus’ own eyes will be preserved for future generations.

Hammarby in the beginning of the 1820s. From: Afzelius, 1823.